VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Action Against Hunger (ACF)
is an International Humanitarian NGO. For over thirty years it has been
implementing Food Security and Livelihoods, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and
Hygiene programs in Lira, Apac, Oyam, Otuke, Gulu, Kaabong, Napak and Moroto
Districts.
Assistant
Country Director
ACF seeks
to hire a highly competent, dynamic and experienced Ugandan national for the position of Assistant
Country Director based in Kampala. The Assistant Country Director (ACD) works in close collaboration
and under the direct supervision of the Country Director (CD). The position
holder works in close consultation and collaboration with the Finance
Coordinator, Technical Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator, Heads of Bases and
the Program Managers on the mission and with the Desk HR Officer at the Head Quarters
and the Learning Coordinator in Nairobi.
The ACD directly supervises the HR Manager and s/he
is a member of the Senior Coordination team of the
Mission.
Responsibilities Include:
Human Resources Coordination (70%)
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Lead all the HR functions in the mission
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Periodical reviews of the Internal Regulations of the Mission and the HR
strategy ensuring that it is compliant with the ACF policy, local labour and
tax laws.
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Supports the Country Director and other supervisors in all HR matters.
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Liaise with ACF attorney for any legal representation and consults with
him/her on all HR matters
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Liaise with Regional Training Center to create an annual training plan.
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Will be the lead for all HR reporting.
External Representation / Communication (10%)
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Be focal person for the compilation and review of all reports which are
intended to be disseminated externally of the mission.
Assists the CD in All His Duties (20%)
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Analyzes and report on the political, security and humanitarian context.
Maintains and develop networks of peers and contacts in order to collect
relevant information.
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Participates in the preparation of reports to Donors and partners, in
the preparation of MOUs with partners and institutions.
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Be focal person for the preparation of the Annual Report of the Mission
and ensure that the report is reviewed and distributed to relevant
stakeholders.
Matching Indicators:
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Masters Degree in Social Sciences, Management,
International Relations, HR, Psychology or a related field. A PGD in HR will be an added advantaged.
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5- 10 years experience as an HR professional, with
a sound knowledge of recruitment, Managing staff exits, payroll & benefits
management, training & development, and team management.
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Experience
working closely with governments and donors/ interface with local governments
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Proven
and clean integrity/character with ability to work in a cross cultural exposure.
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Excellent communication skills in English (Written & Spoken)
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Knowledge of MS Office (high proficiency in Excel); comfortable working
with computers with minimal IT support is essential.
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Ability
to maintain confidentiality while managing HR matters.
Application Procedure:
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Applications should include a cover letter, CV with at least three referees,
copies of academic certificates and a daytime telephone contract. For email
applications please note that attached documents should not be larger than 3
MB. Any larger email will not be considered.
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Address your email application to: tender@acf-international.org mentioning Assistant Country Director in the subject line.
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Address your hard copy application to the Base Administrator in ACF bases
in Uganda – Gulu, Otuke, Moroto, or Kaabong, and Country Director in Kampala on
Plot 4303 Kiwafu Road Kansanga, Kampala.
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Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: Friday May 10th 2013 at 5:00pm
Action Again Hunger is
an Equal Opportunity Employer
