The Open Society Foundations (OSF) ,Human Resource Manager Jobs in Uganda | - 2015

The Open Society Foundations (OSF) works worldwide to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens. The Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa (OSIEA) which is part of the Open Society Foundations implements initiatives to advance justice, free speech, public health, and independent media in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Sudan and South Sudan.

We seek a dynamic, creative and committed Human Resources Manager, able to operate in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating superior interpersonal and leadership skills, knowledge of human resources best practice and the ability to multi-task.
The Human Resources Manager is a key member of the senior management team. Based in Nairobi, the position works with the entire team and reports to the Executive Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide oversight and quality control over recruitment procedures, including screening, interviewing, reference checks, and job offers.
• Head all human resource functions in the office, including staff induction and orientation, maintaining and updating personnel files, and hiring and terminating employees.
• Ensure employment policy structures with regard to job descriptions, salary scales, benefits, diversity, and training. Conduct periodic surveys within local markets to benchmark competitive staff compensation packages.
• Oversee staff performance management policies, including annual 360 and probationary evaluation processes.
• Serve as the key internal point person for employee labour relations and personnel mediation in the event of inter-office disputes
• Oversee research, drafting, andupdating of employee policy manuals staff bios; and staff orientation binder
• Research, negotiate and renew all office suppliers pertaining to personnel benefits, such as medical insurance and pension
• Identify periodic skills development or in-house training opportunities for staff.
Oversee Centre of Excellence trainings for program assistants/office managers
• Ensure a healthy and robust office environment to promote staff growth, wellbeing and productivity. Promote a healthy spirit of teamwork and communication within the OSIEA team through regular meetings and exchange of information.
• Promote employee wellness and employee retention through creative benefits.
Qualification/Knowledge/Experience/Skills:
• University degree
• At least ten years previous work experience in human resources administration
• Substantive knowledge of the east Africa region
• Extraordinary initiative, creativity and capacity to think strategically
• Excellent interpersonal skills, diplomacy, verbal and written communication skills
• Integrity, confidentiality, and professional discretion essential
• Appreciation of difference and diversity in the work place
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide array of people with diverse backgrounds throughout a complex organization
• Performance review methods and techniques
• Staff training, development and recognition
• Knowledge and understanding of human resources best practices, including ability to interpret and apply policies consistently in context of problem solving
• An understanding of relevant legislation, policies trnd procedures
• Technologically competent, experienced with database systems, including the ability to operate spreadsheets and word processing programs at a highly proficient level
• Willingness to travel as needed
Send Resume and cover letter to jobs@osiea.org. At OSIEA, all staff are expected to work at integrating the organizational values into the performance of their duties and tasks on a daily basis and by participating in in-house working groups designed to uphold the values and foster healthy inter-office communication.
For more information:www.soros.org/initiatives/osieawww.soros.org/initiatives/rights-initiatives/focus/disability
COMPENSATION: Competitive salary, with good benefits package No phone calls, please. Only successful candidates will be contacted