HR Officer – HR Administration NGO Jobs – Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Job: HR Officer – HR Administration

Organization:  Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Duty Station:  Bugolobi, Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: HR /Admin Manager 

About NRC:

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 30 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP is a global provider of expertise that contributes to solving challenges in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors. Our ultimate goal is to strengthen the resilience, and protect the lives, rights and livelihoods of vulnerable people and communities. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.

Job Summary:  The HR Officer – HR Administration will assist the HR Manager in the proper implementation of key strategic initiatives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Generic responsibilities (max 10) These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work and Development plan.

• Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Implement delegated support function portfolio according to plan of action
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
• Ensure proper filing of documents
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
• Assist in the planning and delivery of HR activities
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the HR function
• Perform other duties, as assigned by Line Manager

Specific responsibilities: These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of programme intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly.

HR Administration:

• Focal point person for the staff payroll.
• Focal point person for HR staff files and archiving on NRC filling Tree.
• Focal point person raising, verifying and calculating allowances e.g. Overtime, travel claims, end of employment benefits.
• Support the Country Office in implementing HR initiatives while complying with NRC standards and the national labour laws.
• Under supervision of the HR Manager maintain accurate staff data
• Organize and ensure that newly recruited staff undergo orientation and debriefing program for staff ending their mission
• Centrally keep track of leave for all staff and advise line managers in order to properly plan leave for staff
• Support HR Manager in maintaining an overview staff’s contract end dates and contract extensions and ensure that notifications are given to the line managers well in advance.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant for the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) HR Officer – HR Administration job must hold a University degree in Human Resources Management/Management or related field from a reputable university
• Masters in HR or related field is an added advantage.
• At least three years of experience from working as HR officer with INGOs in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Understanding of the relevant laws and statutory requirements.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Basic employee counseling skills
• Service orientation, Strong organizational and team working skills
• Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Highly degree of confidentiality

Behavioral competencies (max 6): These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:

• Handling insecure environment
• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates who wish to join NRC in the aforementioned capacity should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 17^th December 2020