Human Resource Officer needed at Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• S/he will assist in managing the Human Resource Portfolio
• S/he will assist in ensuring that qualified and suitable staff, Fixed-term, Trainees, Volunteers, Consultants, and Temporary hires are recruited
• S/he will assist in facilitating the orientation of new hires
• S/he will assist in ensuring that leavers exit through the appropriate exiting procedure
• S/he will assist in updating staff contact information and leave request forms
• S/he will assist in the reviewing of the staff timesheet monthly
• S/he will assist in the preparation of contracts for newly hired employees and contract amendments for existing staff
• S/he will assist in drafting job advertisements both internal and external
• S/he will assist in carrying out the shortlisting and sorting of applications as directed by the supervisor
• S/he will assist in facilitating staff objective setting at the beginning of the fiscal year and performance appraisal at the end of the fiscal year
• S/he will assist in verifying candidates’ background and reference check
• S/he will assist in the creation of recruitment and personnel folders
• S/he will assist in overseeing all the recruitment processes
• S/he will assist in improving WEWE’s safeguarding practice against sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH) to strengthen organizational culture
• Perform all other functions as assigned by the supervisor

 Qualifications:

• Graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or other social science-related field
• Candidates must have a second-class upper (2.1) or first-class or upper credit or distinction
• Candidates with Lawyer qualifications will be an added advantage
• Candidates with Accounting qualifications will be an added advantage
• Other related professional courses will be an added advantage

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 to 4 years relevant experience
• Candidates with legal experience will be an added advantage
• Candidates with accounting experience will be an added advantage
• Fluent in English Language (Oral and Written)
• Have a high degree of accountability and integrity
• Ability to effectively manage a variety of internal and external relationships, including relationships with employees, donors, and partners
• Proven ability to work independently
• Knowledge of the use of Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint