ActionAid Africa: Human Resources Administrator

BASED AT THE AFRICA REGIONAL OFFICE
CONTRACT TYPE: Grade VII on National terms and conditions

Purpose of Role

To provide support with the administration of all transactional operations of the human resources function and responsibilities i.e. departmental development, HRMIS, employee relations, performance management; training and development; benefits, compensation, organization development, executive administration and recruitment.

Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential: Degree in Social Sciences, Arts or Humanities is essential.
Desirable: Membership of a relevant Professional Institution

Job Experience

At least five-year post qualification experience in Human Resources Management (HRM); handling all transactional issues associated with HRM; Excellent working knowledge of Excel, Word & Outlook (MS Office in general) are essential.

Previous Experience in use of any HR management software and Understanding issues of poverty and gender and the NGO sectors as well as membership of professional body are desirable.

Skill/Abilities

Attention to details; fluency in spoken and written English language; ability to work independently and in a team & highly numerate skills are essential.
Excellent planning and prioritisation skills & strong analytical/problem solving skills are desirable.
Attention to details; fluency in spoken and written English language; ability to work independently and in a team & highly numerate skills are essential.

Excellent planning and prioritisation skills & strong analytical/problem solving skills are desirable.

Personal Qualities

Excellent oral and written communication skills; well developed and proven interpersonal & organisational management skills; able to work effectively in a diverse team environment; creative and should be able to take initiative; should be ready to work additional hours at crucial times; confident to train staff effectively in a fast-paced environment & high integrity are essential.

For additional information interested candidates should access the application pack above.

The application pack contains the Job Description and Application form.

ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Whilst all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, qualified women and persons living with HIV/AIDS are especially encouraged to apply.

Closing date for receipt of application forms is 4th March 2011. Interview date will be communicated to shortlisted candidates. Only

Electronically completed application forms will be entertained and should be mailed to [email protected].

Applications will ONLY be considered if submitted on AAI’s Standard Application forms.