Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts.

Save the Children seeks to fill the following vacant positions and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Ugandan nationals.

Human Resources Coordinator (1 position)

Duty Stations; Kampala

The Human Resources Coordinator will work under the direct control and supervision of the Head of Human Resources and Administration. In close consultation with the Head of HR, the job holder contributes to implementation of the Human Resources Management Policies, take specific responsibility for initiation of the Development plans from the performance management system and follow up of the same to ensure availability of adequate skills mix and competencies required to deliver the SCiUG’s strategy. In addition, the job holder takes responsibility for administration and management of the HR Information system, practices and policy through documentation, data entry and management in line with the SCiUG strategy and objectives.

Academic back ground, Experience & Person Specifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in humanities, or any relevant field. A Post graduate training in Human Resource Management is an added advantage.
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience in HR, preferably with an International NGO.
• Demonstrated understanding and proficiency in the field of Human Resources Management and ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Good understanding of national legal requirements relating to HR, including labour laws and administrative law and laws applicable to INGOs regulations.
• People management, effective interpersonal and communication skills – oral and written.
• Good analytical skills.
• Facilitation/training and presentation skills.
• Good counselling, interview and negotiation skills.
• Computer literacy skills MS Office, Ms excel, power point.

Application information: Applications with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors and copies of academic testimonials/ certificates should be submitted to; The Head of Human Resources & Administration Save the Children in Uganda Plot 68/70, Kira Road – P 0 Box 12018 – Kampala Or on email: recruitment@sciug.org Note: Closing date for receiving applications is 29th February 2012. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity. Save the Children in Uganda is an equal opportunity employer, female candidates are encouraged to apply.