Raising Voices is a Uganda-based NGO with international repute working to prevent violence against children and women through innovative community-level interventions. We are seeking a talented, hardworking, and dynamic Senior Human Resource and Admin professional with NGO experience. Below is a summary of the job; details can be viewed at our website www.raisingvoices.org.

Purpose of the Job

The Senior Human Resource and Administration Officer is responsible for the day-to-day Human Resource and Administration functions of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate staff recruitment and placement processes as per policy.

• Maintain and regularly update staff records and policies.

• Coordinate staff appraisals and provide support to the supervisors as necessary.

• Coordinate staff development processes; working with supervisors to identify staff capacity development needs, developing training plans, etc.

• Ensure workplace safety and compliance to labour laws.

• Procure all goods and services in accordance with Raising Voices' procurement policy.

• Maintain an up-to-date asset register and inventory.

• Ensure appropriate fleet management.

• Ensure proper use, maintenance and insurance of organizational assets.

• Develop and ensure effective implementation of HR and Admin work plans and budgets.

• Supervise and support the Admin team.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, or other closely related field.

• Additional training in procurement or other relevant field.

• At least 5 years of quality experience.

Attributes:

• A good team player with excellent problem solving skills.

• Interest in human rights and violence prevention.

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates should prepare:

• A thoughtful cover letter.

• A CV only; please do not attach copies of certificates at this stage.

• A one-page write-up on the topic: "Leading a vibrant professional team".

Submissions should be delivered in hard copy to Plot 16 Tufnell Drive, Kamwokya, Kampala, or by email to: jobs@raisingvoices.org by 5:00 pm Friday, 21st October 2016. No phone calls or any type of lobbying will be entertained. Only short listed candidates will be contacted by 31st October 2016.