People and Culture Assistant ( FULL TIME )

Founded 75 years ago, Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children’s development organizations in the world. We work in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan’s vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect people’s rights and dignity. Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations. The organisation is an equal opportunity employer currently seeking to recruit competent persons to fill the following vacant positions:

People and Culture Assistant – 1 Position based in Kampala.

Main responsibilities:
The successful candidate will report to the People and Culture Manager and will provide general administrative support to the People and Culture (P&C) department and manage the People and Culture information system in line with the organization’s policies and procedures.

Essential Competencies:
• A minimum of a degree in Human Resource Management or any other related discipline
• At least’, two years’ experience in Human Resource work in a large organization
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office and the Internet
• Knowledge of Computerized HR information systems is an added advantage
• • Good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team and handle highly sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment

Suitably qualified candidates should submit letters of application, together with a CV. Contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant certificates, names and contact details of three references plus salary history should be included and sent to the undersigned not later than Friday 25th May 2012.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please consider your application unsuccessful in case you do not hear from us by 1S| June, 2012.
The People & Culture Manager,
Plan Uganda
Email: uganda.recruitment@plan-intemational.org.
As a child centered development organization, Plan strives to ensure that children are kept safe in all the areas we operate. The organization further has a child protection policy that every staff is required to sign. Potential candidates will be required to provide information confirming whether or not they have ever been convicted of any child abuse crimes.