Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 24 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
About Us:
Jeeva Consult International is a private consultancy firm that was incorporated in Uganda in 2009. The firm is multidisciplinary/multi-sectoral in nature with superior expertise and advantage that delivers high quality outputs, in time, and within available budget. We work with a wide range of clients who include; INGOs, NGOs, Small Medium and Multi-lateral businesses, Educational Institutions, Financial Institutions, Donors, Policy Makers as well as Government Departments.

We offer professional services in areas of monitoring and evaluation, project planning and management, policy design and analysis, strategic planning and development, training and capacity building, systems analysis and design, market & social research, to mention but a few.

Over the past years, we have implemented consultancy projects for different clients in fields of; education, water sanitation and hygiene (WASH), agriculture / food security and livelihoods (FSL), health, governance and human rights, GBV, youth employment and empowerment, among others.
Since the start of 2023, Jeeva Consult has embarked on an expansion drive in the entire East African region inorder to expand its business reach and services. Currently, the company has been incorporated in South Sudan, Kenya and Rwanda making it have three (3) branches. Plans are underway to incorporate the company in Tanzania, DR Congo and Somalia by end of the year. This will increase the business portfolio to offer our consultancy services in the East African region.

Overview of the Position/Role:
With the growth and expansion of the company in the region, it is important to have a strong HR department with competent and professional individuals able to manage the human resources. The directors have thereby set up the Human Resources Department formally under the finance and administration department to oversee all human resources, people and culture planning, and management as well as ensure effective talent search and acquisition. The SHRO will perform roles of overseeing HR functions of the company including developing and implementing HR workplans and budgets, HR management strategies, manpower planning and auditing, recruitment planning and implementation among others.

Jeeva therefore seeks to recruit a competent, self-driven, professional, experienced, skilled and suitably qualified person to fill the position and perform HR related roles in the department on a full-time basis.

Role Purpose
The Senior Human Resources Officer will support the planning, development and implementation of Human Resource Policies, Strategies and Plans to ensure an efficient and effective workforce in the company.

The SHRO will also lead and support Jeeva’s People & Culture objectives to contribute to the achievement of the company’s purpose and deliver on strategic outcomes. Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with Jeeva’s SMT, the SHRO will be required to effectively build the people and culture capability of the company; lead and manage an effective human resources function to support management of the employee lifecycle; and contribute to broader organisational and strategic management as part of the Jeeva’s senior management team. The position also has a key role as ambassador for organisational culture and values, ensuring they are visible, embedded and upheld.

Roles and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Line Manager, the Senior Human Resources Officer will be responsible for the following key tasks. these have been detailed in the detailed Job Description.
• Recruitment, Interviewing, Appointment and staff On-boarding Process
• HR Management
• Human Resources Capacity Development
• Staff Payroll, Motivation and Retention
• People and Culture Management
• Employee Risk and Compliance Management
• Communication
• HR Management

Required Qualification and Experience
Education and Qualifications
• A University Degree in Human Resources Management, People and Culture Management, Organisational Psychology or relevant field, obtained from a recognized institution
• Post graduate qualification in Human Resources, public administration or relevant field will be required
• A master’s degree in any of the relevant fields will be an added advantage.

Relevant Experience
• A minimum of three (3) years post qualification professional working experience in Human Resource Management or Development, in a reputable institution.
• Should demonstrate having worked as a HR Officer or in a similar position
• Should have knowledge and demonstrable experience in HR planning and budgeting, human resource management, HR administration, and good at coordination
• Member and Certification of a Human Resource Professional Body will be an added advantage
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of management principles as they relate to multi-cultural and complex organizations
• Familiarity and a good level of understanding for-profit organisations and company operations and systems
• Demonstrate high willingness to work with a research-based consultancy company

Desirable Skills and Competences
• Strong team working skills and ability to develop and maintain effective working relations at all levels both within and outside the team
• An analytical mindset with problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision and working beyond normal working time
• Excellent written and oral communication in English and collaboration skills
• Ability to work within tight deadlines
• Strategic planning knowledge
• Flexibility.
• Computer Knowledge is a MUST in applications i.e., MS Word, Excel, Power point etc.
• Demonstrable report writing skills
• Advanced written and oral communication skills in English


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested candidates should submit their applications, (cover letter), updated CV and scanned copies of all academic documents. Applications should be addressed to the Managing Director, Jeeva Consult International Ltd and ONLY sent by email (All documents as attachments in one single PDF document) to recruitment@jeevaconsult.com with a subject line; “APPLICATION FOR POSITION OF SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER”
Application deadline: Friday 4th August 2023 at 5:00pm EAT

NB: Applications which do not conform to the above specifications will automatically be disqualified. Any application sent past the deadline date and time will automatically be rejected. Please note that due to high volume of applications, ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.


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