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JOB DETAILS:
The Cognitive Interviewer’s main responsibility is to collect quality data that will support the finalization of the survey for children and parents that will be participating in the child-caregiver interaction study. The cognitive interviewer will have to conduct several activities: to attain consent from research participants; seek assent from children after getting permission from their caregivers; conduct quality cognitive interviews from the participants with very good ability to comprehend and articulate survey questions and carry out in-depth probing for clear understanding of the responses given by the research participants to get in-depth information about participants’ experiences and the interviewer need to be able to make high quality notes from the answers from the respondents so that the survey’s can be properly adjusted. The Cognitive Interviewer will make sure that every key term in the survey questions is probed, well interpreted, and recorded and that the collected data will be properly stored (by the research coordinator). The Cognitive Interviewer will comply with research ethics and will follow the research project’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that will be properly trained and explained during the preparation of the work.

Roles And Responsibilities
• To participate in training organized by the WCH Play Matters Research team and practice to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to carry out cognitive interviews.
• To identify households and study participants who will be selected for the cognitive testing.
• To approach individuals in the community and the selected households, to request their participation in the Cognitive testing exercise for the Formative study.
• To administer informed consent and assent to the targeted respondents.
• Comprehends and articulates survey questions as per the set guidelines.
• Observe keenly and document all the behaviors/reactions of the respondent after asking every question.
• Conduct cognitive interviews with children following the set prescribed guidelines.
• Carry out in-depth probing of the responses given by the research participant.
• Enter responses accurately (without alterations or omissions) during the cognitive interviews with the tablet using Commcare.
• Document all the feedback and comments given by the respondent on every survey question.
• Record additional data from these conversations by taking notes.
• Fill in the timesheets detailing the level of effort per day worked and submit them to the supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with War Child Holland’s performance standards, considerations for consent and privacy of the research participants, code of conduct, and safeguarding policy.
• Able and willing to travel with other research assistants in Imvepi refugee settlement (transport is provided).
• Attend and participate in meetings when needed.
• Able to work on weekends
• Any other duties as assigned by the Research Coordinator in fulfillment of the tasks.

Preferred Qualifications, Experiences, And Skills
• Should possess at least a Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Social sciences, Social Work and Administration, Community Psychology, Economics and Statistics, Education, Development studies, or any other related fields.
• Experience in conducting interviews is highly desired.
• Strong ability to learn fast, comprehend and interpret questions well to be able to conduct cognitive interviews.
• Background in working with the refugees in Uganda especially doing household data collection will be of an added advantage.
• Should have experience and skills in conducting cognitive interviews with both children and adults.
• Should have experience and skills in conducting surveys and using computers, recorders, tablets, and other mobile data collection apps like CommCare, ODK, survey CTO, and Kobo Collect.
• Should, besides English which is the project language, be able to communicate (listening, writing, reading, speaking) in at least one or a combination of the following languages commonly used in Imvepi refugee settlement, that is Alur/Congolese Kiswahili or Bari/Juba Arabic.
• Experience in both quantitative and qualitative research is desirable.
• Previous work with an NGO in a similar role is desirable and an added advantage.

Requirements:
• Willing to reside within or near Imvepi refugee settlement during the period of data collection.
• Recommendation letter from the Chairperson Refugee Welfare Council or Local Council 1. This may be verified by the WCH project team.
• Photocopy of refugee identification card or attestation card or National ID for Ugandans.
• Ability to speak and write English, as well as read one or a combination of the languages indicated above.
• Demonstrated respect for diversity and knowledge of refugee rights is desirable.

JOB DETAILS:

DESCRIPTION
Hello Hello! Alight is recruiting Human Ressources Analyst for our programs in Uganda to be based at Kampala Office. You’re interested in joining us? Welcome, we’re happy you’re here!
If you join us, you will find…
A team with deep experience in co-designing solutions that create new value around the world. We know we need to always be better, and we believe in the power and abundance of everyday people, everywhere, to change the world with us.
A culture of radical accountability to our customers –as we help build a meaningful life for and with the displaced, we ask them what they want and then deliver on it.
Reporting to the Human Resources Coordinator,the Human Resources Analyst will be responsible for gathering, compiling, structuring, and analyzing human resources data to make conclusions that help streamline all organization processes. In addition, he/she will be responsible for ensuring that all team leaders within the organization stay updated on the status of queries, issues, and concerns by collecting relevant information as necessary. The HR Analyst will help management to achieve smoother HR operations through making decisions that are data-driven.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Working in collaboration with the HR Manager, compile HR data and metrics from the human resource information system (HRIS) and payroll outputs.
• Design and manage employee surveys and exit interviews. Ensure timely communication of the findings to the HR coordinator for follow-up and implementation.
• Support recruiting processes and share data and statistics for trends and patterns that would help the organization reduce staff turnover and manage rotation through proper and informed recruitments. Support in Preparing interview questions and any other key templates.
• Lead the process of creating and updating JDs and SOWs, while collaborating with other team leaders and supervisors.
• Assist in conducting reference checks, salary analysis, making offers, and discussing benefits and compensation with potential candidates.
• Work hand in hand with the HR Assistant and Manage HR files, ensuring all the relevant documents have been verified and saved and these should be audited on a quarterly basis to ensure compliance and proper record keeping.
• Assist in handling conflict, disciplinary action, and termination processes while providing up to date government labor statistics, new employment regulations, and labor laws.
• Conduct research and analysis of trends, best practices, and new developments. Propose improvements to current processes and platforms based on the research outcomes.
• Monitor staff performance management processes and ensure to assess and present results of employee performance reviews to the HR Coordinator with the specific supervisor recommendations for follow-up and action.
• Analyze organization competitor's practices and make recommendations to management for informed decision making.
• Gather benchmark data about jobs, compensation and benefits
• Prepare reports of data results and present findings to management.
• Map out salary ranges for our open positions
• Calculate retention, turnover and internal mobility rates
• Report on key recruiting metrics like time to fill and hiring costs
• Collect and analyze employees’ answers to internal surveys including job satisfaction surveys
• Identify top reasons why candidates and employees choose to work with our company and recommend areas of improvement for our HR procedures.

Learning and Development
• Assist department heads in the implementation of a Learning and Development journey by managing and training employees' initiatives and tracking their performance.
• Responsible for uploading and organizing new content in the Learning Management System to meet established criteria including maintaining training calendars.
• Lead the development of annual staff Objectives in collaboration with Team Leaders and supervisors.
• Administer and analyze learning needs and evaluation of learning activities, print, dispatch information, and training materials required for the purpose of workshops and other learning activities.
• Take the lead in the training of existing staff to help in their development and to be abreast with current organization processes, procedures, and policies.
• Recognize and suggest short-term and long-term goals, milestones, and benchmarks for key performance metrics
• Facilitate implementation of new employee training, development, recruiting, and other related initiatives
• Any other duties assigned

REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or related field
• Human resources certification (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred)
• 3+ years of experience working in the human resources field
• Experience using Human Resources Management Systems
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to create detailed spreadsheets, charts and presentations
• Good research abilities
• Familiarity with HR operations including hiring, payroll and employee benefits
• 2+ years of experience in human resources analytics
• At least one year of experience in labor relations and compliance
• 2+ years of experience improving employee's experience and performance management through data analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Capacity to apply discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information
• Ability to develop and manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the organisation
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

JOB DETAILS:
Title: Sub - Programme Officer – Labour and Social Development
Reports to: Secretariat Coordinator
Duration: 24 months, subject to renewal
Duty Station: Kampala
Job Reference: HCDP-LSD01

Purpose of the Job: To coordinate activities under the Labour and Social Development Sub Programme.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The main responsibilities and duties of the Programme Officer
• Act as a technical link between the Programme Secretariat and the various Agencies and Institutions under the Labour and Social Development Sub-Programme
• Monitor the Labour and Social Development work plans, budgets and expenditures and contribute to preparation of reports.
• Schedule and organize meetings for the Labour and Social Development Sub Programme
• Provide technical knowledge to support the various Agencies and Institutions under the Labour and Social Development Sub Programme
• Prepare work plans (annual and quarterly) and reports (progress, quarterly and annual) related to the sub programme activities
• Support preparation of the budget framework paper for the Labour and Social Development Sub-Programme
• Participate in quality assurance of Ministerial Policy statements for the Labour and Social Development sub-programme.
• Coordinate the Labour and Social Development Sub-Programme Review activities
• Perform any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience:
Qualifications:
• A Masters' Degree in either Project Planning and Management or Business Administration, or Economics or Education or Health, or Gender Studies, or Development Studies from a recognized Institution/ University
• An Honours Degree in either Economics, Business Administration, Social Sciences or any humanity from a recognised University iii. Professional qualification in Project Planning and Management

Experience:
• At least six (06) years working experience in a reputable organization three of which should have been in Project or Programme Management in related fields under Labour and
• Social Development at a senior position ii. Demonstrated competence in the fields of Planning, Resource Mobilisation, Project Management, monitoring and evaluation.