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Job Summary

Job Title:
Human Resource Manager
Employer:
Finnish Refugee Council (FRC)
Location:
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Human Resource Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Sunday, 22 September 2024

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Human Resource Manager job at Finnish Refugee Council (FRC) | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

​Established in 1965, the Finnish Refugee Council (FRC) is a humanitarian non-governmental organization based in Helsinki, Finland, dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals affected by displacement. Over nearly six decades, FRC has expanded its operations to countries including Myanmar, Ethiopia, Uganda, South Sudan, and Finland, earning recognition as Finland's largest expert organization specializing in forced displacement and migration.

The organization fosters a work culture centered on expertise, collaboration, and a commitment to humanitarian principles, offering job opportunities that align with these values. FRC's innovative business model focuses on enhancing the self-reliance and resilience of refugees and host communities through specialized programs, such as adult education and literacy initiatives in Uganda since 1997. Guided by core values of respect, integrity, and empowerment, FRC actively engages in corporate social responsibility initiatives aimed at promoting social inclusion and preventing conflict. For more information, visit their website at www.pakolaisapu.fi.

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Deadline: 

22 Sept 2024

Human Resource Manager job at Finnish Refugee Council (FRC)

Finnish Refugee Council (FRC)

Job Description

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

The HR Manager is responsible for strategic planning of HR issues to achieve organisational objectives, overseeing all aspects of human resources and acting as go-to person for all employee related issues. S/he ensures that legal obligations in relation to HR are fulfilled. This position directly supervises two (2) human resources staff. The FRC HR unit handles currently about 150 employees.

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Human Resource management (80%)

  • Manage recruitment and exit processes; recruitment gaps, application screening, interview preparations, background checks, work contracts, orientation, evaluation, exit handling.

  • Take lead and responsibility in design, test and implementation of appropriate performance evaluation systems, manage and advice on their implementation, analyse results.

  • Take lead in design and execution of efficient staff orientation plan – both short and long term – inclusive of necessary topics, resource persons, methods of delivery and timeframe.

  • Support line managers in change management, team building, addressing organisational challenges and identify key HR issues for management attention.

  • Identify training needs for organisational and program growth, design staff training and talent management plans and identify opportunities for improvement and implementation.

  • Take lead in training staff on HR related policies and guidelines.

  • Ensure that human resource tasks at FRC field offices is appropriately managed and executed.

  • Ensure that HR related contracts (insurance, health services) are accurate and renewed.

  • Handle and oversee PSHEA related investigations.

  • Take lead in filling in and submitting HR related surveys, questionnaires and reports to relevant stakeholders.


HR related legal framework (20%)

  • Contribute to the development of HR policies, guidelines and procedures that are aligned to the organisations’ priorities and demands, as well as to the country specific legal frameworks.

  • Ensure legal compliance throughout HR management; personnel files, payroll and leave records.

  • Keep track of and ensure that legal obligations in relation to staff and volunteers are fulfilled on timely basis, such as work permits, HR audits, compliance to labour laws, staff working hours etc.

  • Ensure that standards of good practice in management of incidents is maintained and records kept.

  • Ensure that HR related data protection procedures are fulfilled, and annual reports submitted.

Human Resource Manager job at Finnish Refugee Council (FRC)

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  • Master’s degree in Human Resource Management or in Business Administration with HR option, or in Public Administration combined with strong HR focus.

  • At least 5 years’ relevant, progressive experience, of which 2 years in management position.

  • Knowledge and experience in capacity building, performance evaluation and grievance handling.

  • Willingness to step in and solve difficult situations.

  • Experience in working with development context is an advantage.

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE ONLINE
Email Application to recruitment.uganda@refugeecouncil.fi latest on 22nd September 2024
CVs can be max 4 pages, and application 1-page, in ONE PDF document.
Include in your application letter:
• Mention in the subject line the position you are applying for.
• Include your gross salary request in UGX shillings.
• Contact details (email and telephone) of 3 professional reference persons.
• DO NOT include copies of certificates. Those are asked from shortlisted candidates only.
Only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you do not hear from FRC by 1st October 2024, your application has not been successful.
Please note that FRC does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process.

FRC is committed to observing all local, national, and international laws that protect children, vulnerable adults, and basic human rights of all. FRC is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH)” and expects anyone who works for FRC to uphold protection and safeguarding as a priority.

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