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Position Title: Human Resource Specialist - Based in Kampala,Jobs in Uganda,
Position Classificatio Full time Services Contracts
Organisation: Peace Corps Uganda
Reports to: Director of Management and Operations (DMO)
About the Job:
This position is aimed at coordinating all the personnel actions for Peace
Corps Uganda in accordance with Post-specific and United States Government
policies.
This employee works closely with local government, Ugandan staff,
American staff, American Government officials, and American Peace Corps
Volunteers. The individual facilitates the recruitment, orientation, and
support of employees throughout their contractual period in addition to working
closely with the DMO on a wide variety of tasks in a busy and diverse setting.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop job announcements, review
resumes, organize interview panels, and schedule interviews. Prepare Personal Service Contracts and assure
these contracts are kept up to-date.
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Organize and perform orientation
and induction program of new hires.
Coordinate all personnel departures.
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Collaborate with staff to develop
job descriptions. Coordinate new
employee orientation, staff training, and staff performance reviews.
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Work with staff to conduct
Volunteer trainings, coordinate venues for staff meetings and conferences, and
manage an accurate calendar of administrative team activities.
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Maintain leave reports, time and
attendance reports, and employee records such as health benefit forms.
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Prepare payroll, payment
vouchers, and payment invoices. Uses
fiscal coding.
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Liaison with Human Resource
Management System( HRMS), Peace Corps Washington (PCW), United States Embassy,
and local Uganda Government.
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Maintain knowledge of contract
regulations, personnel policies, benefits coverage, Ugandan Labor Law, and
Embassy Local Compensation Plan and update manuals, handbooks, staff, and the
DMO as necessary.
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Work closely with the General
Service Office (GSO) relating to new or renewal of property. Prepare the lease and all lease-related
payments, obligations/de-obligations, and annual reports.
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Be knowledgeable and supportive
of Peace Corps Uganda safety and security policies and procedures.
Qualification and Experience:
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Six years of progressively
responsible experience in human resources/personnel management work which
includes position classification, financial accountability, wage
administration, and other personnel operations. Familiarity with U.S Government
financial and contract management procedures is a plus.
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Excellent computer skills
including word processing and spreadsheet programs and excellent command of
English.
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Ability to work independently
with little supervision, good organizational and time management skills,
willingness to take the initiative, flexible, excellent teamwork skills, strong
service attitude, personal integrity; strong cross-cultural skills, strong
interpersonal skills, strong interest in Uganda's development.
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Ability to work on a regular
Monday through Friday schedule with evening and weekend hours when necessary.
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This position requires strict
adherence to ethical standards of confidentiality and Professional conduct.
HOW TO APPLY FOR JOBS AT PEACE CORPS
ALL submission should be electronic.
Please submit a Microsoft Word formatted letter of interest, resume, names
and contacts information for three references to applications@ug.peacecorps.gov
Clearly indicate the position applied for on the subject line of your cover
email.
Submitted documents become the
property of Peace Corps and will not be returned. You will be contacted ONLY if
you are deem qualified. If called for an interview, you will be expected to
bring copies of your academic credentials.
Finalists from the first interview
will be expected to bring a reference letter from their Local Council (LC1) as
part of the final review process.
The United States Peace Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
