Job title: Regional Human Resources Officer
Right To Play is an international humanitarian organization that uses specially-designed sport and play programs to improve health, build life skills, and foster peace for children and communities affected by war,
poverty, and disease.Right To Play is an international humanitarian organization that uses specially-designed sport and play programs to improve health, build life skills, and foster peace for children and communities affected by war,
Working in both the humanitarian and development contexts, Right To Play has projects in more than 20 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. Right To Play is a global-scale implementer of Sport for Development and Peace programs and takes an active role in driving research and policy development in this area and in supporting children’s rights. To learn more about us, please visit: www.righttoplay.com. We are seeking suitable candidates to fill two positions within our East and Southern Africa (EASA) Regional Office – located In Kampala, Uganda. The EASA Region includes Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique, South Sudan, Ethiopia and Burundi, with a small program in Kenya.
Regional Human Resources Officer (12 month contract with possibility of extension)
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Regional Director and technically working with the Human Resources Director based in Toronto, the Regional HR Officer is responsible for the overall management of the operational Human Resources functions within the EASA Region. The Regional Human Resources Officer will work with the Regional Director, the Director that HR functions of East and Southern Africa (EASA) reflect Right To Play’s mission. vision and values and comply with local legislation and labour laws.
Key Result Areas
Compliance with Right To Play International HR policies and practices, making adjustment for local labour laws where required
Provide HR support to managers in all employee relations matters
Monitor recruitment practices and provide EASA oversight of field recruitment
Provide support in determining training needs of stall and take lead or provide support in arranging’ delivering training as needed.
Facilitate fob evaluation within EASA and determine competitive salary scales in relation to job value and market conditions within the region, especially within the NGO sector.
Support performance evaluation system – probationary, annual and tri-annual Goals review and training managers on the performance evaluation system
Oversee administration of benefits programs within the Region and ensure benefits database is accurate and up to date.
Basic Requirement:
(must have): University Degree in Human Resources / Personnel Management and / or higher Diploma in Human Resources Masters Degree is desirable EXPERIENCE Candidates should possess:
5 to 7 years Human Resources management experience in the non-profit sector Competency based HR practices and International HR experience, with a strong focus on the East and Southern Africa Region.
Proven verbal and written communication skills
Proven interpersonal skills to work with an international and culturally diverse team
Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate far the needs of the audience
Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences related to HR issues
Cross cultural capacity - ability to support manages within a multi cultural context and use approaches that respect the strengths of individual cultures and assist with participatory and empowering management styles.
Critical Thinking, Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Knowledge and understanding of EASA regional employment standards
Strong MS Office Skills
Experience with setting up and administering HRIS
Experience in payroll administration
Human Resources Management - Knowledge of principles and procedures for staff recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, job design, labour relations and negotiation, and Human Resources Information Systems.
Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, workflow planning and processes, and coordination of people and resources.
Required Experience: 5
Application Procedure
Please send a cover latter and resume to easarecruitment@righttoplay.com with the position title and your name in the subject line by May 15th 2013.