Job at SNV Rwanda : Human Resources Officer (Rwandan National) (Deadline : July 10, 2019.)

Job at SNV Rwanda : Human Resources Officer (Rwandan National) (Deadline : July 10, 2019.)

Human Resources Officer (Rwandan National)
Kigali, Rwanda

Full-time

Contract type: National employment contract

Company Description
SNV Netherlands Development Organization is a not-for-profit international development organizational founded in the Netherlands in 1965; and currently maintains a global presence in 28 countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America. As an organisation, SNV focuses on the Agriculture, WASH and Energy sectors and maintains the belief that no one should have to live in poverty; and that all people should have the opportunity to pursue their own sustainable development. SNV contributes to programming within the Agriculture, WASH and Energy sectors by strengthening the capacities of targeted partners and communities at the field level; in order to realize increased skill sets and sustainable performance; reduce poverty levels, expand employment; improve food security; while paying special
attention to gender equity, social inclusion of marginalized groups and stakeholder accountability.

As our programme in Rwanda continues to grow, we are looking for both Junior and senior dynamic professionals to join our team. Interested candidates should meet the basic qualifications outlined within the Candidate Profile and exhibit a strong desire to be a catalyst for change

Job Description

Purpose of the job

The Human Resources Officer (HRO) implements the HR plans for SNV in Rwanda. He/She programs the HR procedures at country level for all SNV staff as well as executes related administrative tasks, within the regional and global HR strategy, guidelines. In consultation with the Country Director she/he implements HR policies aligned to relevant regulations aimed at successful implementation of the HR strategy, resulting in the right number and quality of motivated staff.

Responsibility Areas

1.HR Strategy for region and country: Contribute to the formulation of the HR strategy of SNV. Translate organizational and partnership requirements in HR functional requirements for the country taking into account market development and regulations, and develop country HR strategy as well as contribute to development of the strategy and management agreement of the country;

2.External Relationships: Build and enhance relationship at country level with relevant parties, such as recruitment agencies and health institutes. Support in the selection, negotiation of HR service providers as instructed by the Operations Manager.
3.Management and HR Advice: Support, asked and unasked, management with advice on the internal rules and regulations, legal issues, and organizational change issues. Advise and support the country management team on personnel matters within their team in order to support business decisions and act as an effective business partner within the country;

4.Staff Planning: Support in and advice to Country Director and Portfolio Coordinators with regard to their staff planning, based on business requirements, Management Agreements and HR strategy.

5.HR Pillars: Ensure control, monitoring and execution of all HR activities within the country, such as Compensation & Benefits, Organizational Design, Recruitment & Selection, HR Development and Safety and Employee Well being in line with all applicable legislation and regulations, applicable guidelines and strategies and management agreements.
a) Recruitment & Selection: Review recruitment requirements, initiate actions to labor market (including advertisements), pre-screen candidates and arrange interviews, advise on selection and negotiate with and contract the right candidates, within their mandate, conform the staff planning, compensation and benefits policy, corporate and regional recruitment policy and requests from the CD.

b) Organizational Design: Implement job structure and maintain job profiles, regularly analyze staff composition and advise management on organizational design and issues, using provided global standards and based on management requirements

c) Compensation and Benefits: Implement, communicate and advise national staff on the global compensation and benefits strategy, align to local labor law, and with due regard to available budget.

d) Human Resources Development: Implement performance appraisal processes, analyze and identify development needs, implement HRD framework, and provide advice in career development, arrange relevant (induction) training and development opportunities and monitor training budget, based on HRD policies, consultation with and approval of CD and balancing business development requirements and individual employee needs

e) Safety and Employee Well being: Implement the HIV/AIDS and health & safety workplace policies in the country, carry out country employee satisfaction survey, based on corporate guidelines, build awareness on and advise management on health and safety

HR Administration and Reporting: Ensure timely data collection of relevant HR data from portfolios within the country, payroll and pension administration, using the provided formats, in line with legal requirements and the HR guidelines, as well as monitor processing, and analyze data on HR indicators and provide regular management information to corporate, using formats provided, within administrative guidelines and procedures
Other duties as may be assigned by supervisor

Key skills and Competencies

The HRO should have the following key competencies:

Conflict Management
Teamwork & Collaboration
Communication
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Client & Result Orientation
Judgement and Decision Making
Managing Performance
Planning and Organizing

Qualifications

Requirements (Minimum qualifications and experience)

The HRO should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Management, Industrial Psychology, and related areas. The HRO should have a minimum of 7 years’ experience in managing human resources for an INGOs. However, a Master’s degree holder with 5 years would be accepted. Excellent fluency (verbal and written) in English and Kinyarwarda is a MUST.

Additional Information

Application Deadline: July 10, 2019.

Contract Duration : 1 -2 years with possible extension

Contract Type: Local (open to Rwandan nationals only)

Duty Stations: Kigali (with periodic travel to the field)

Desired Start Date: August 1, 2019

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