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About the Organisation
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than 36 countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.
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Kampala, Uganda
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading international humanitarian organization committed to supporting, protecting, and advocating for the rights and well-being of refugees, internally displaced persons, and vulnerable communities affected by conflict and displacement. With a mission to ensure a dignified life for all people forced to flee, DRC has earned global recognition for its comprehensive, rights-based approach and impact-driven programs in over 40 countries worldwide.
The organization fosters a diverse, inclusive, and purpose-driven work culture that values resilience, innovation, and staff well-being, offering meaningful job opportunities, career growth, and flexible work arrangements tailored to humanitarian contexts. Founded in 1956 in Denmark, DRC has grown into one of the world’s foremost refugee-focused NGOs, evolving its operational capacity to respond rapidly to crises while also supporting long-term solutions for displacement. Its innovative business model combines emergency aid, protection services, livelihood programs, and policy advocacy, ensuring holistic and sustainable impact.
Guided by core values of humanity, inclusion, independence, neutrality, and accountability, DRC also prioritizes corporate social responsibility by championing ethical partnerships, environmental sustainability, and local community empowerment. For more information, visit www.drc.ngo.
Are you looking for Human Resource jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Human Resources Specialist job at Danish Refugee Council
Full Time
Deadline:
19 Jan 2025
Job Title
Human Resources Specialist job at Danish Refugee Council
Danish Refugee Council
Job Description
Job Title: Human Resources Specialist
Organisation: Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
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Deadline: 19th January 2025
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How to Apply
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
Drive and support recruitment and selection activities ensuring compliance with recruitment process.
Support the implementation of retention strategies and initiatives.
Ensure proper onboarding process by availing of tools and templates to managers and staff.
Support staff development activities including promoting the DRC Learning Catalogue.
Proactively respond to and manage performance counselling with a focus on building manager competency and ensuring that documentation is kept.
Lead the performance management process
Define and review salary structure in partnership with the Senior Management team and coordinate annual compensation review process and compensation adjustments
Lead people well-being initiatives.
Ensure maintenance and communication of staff insurance, liaising with service provider on awareness sessions and monitoring service leave agreement.
Provide guidance on available staff welfare resources for expatriates and national staff.
Act as an impartial mediator in disciplinary procedures and ensure it is administered in an equitable and fair manner and meets all legal and labour regulations and requirements
Ensure proper application of ERP HR processes in the country.
Ensure quality and compliance of HR data and provide reports and data analytics to improve performance in the country.
Ensure staff are aware of Staff Human Resources Handbooks as necessary through training and regular guidance
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To be successful in this role we expect you to have a minimum of 3 years’ working experience in Human Resources with at least 2 years in Senior human resources management role in an INGO. Moreover, we also expect the following:
Required
Demonstrated understanding and working knowledge/experience of Human Resources Management principles, concepts & processes
Extensive knowledge on local labour law
Excellent skills in handling and advising on complex people management issues
Experience in developing Human Resources strategies and policies, and driving implementation
Experience using an online system for recruitments
Full professional proficiency in English
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
