ActionAid Human Resources Administrator Job

ActionAid is an international anti-poverty agency working in over 47 countries, taking sides with poor people to end poverty and injustice together.

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

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.

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 from www.actionaid.org (jobs page).

The application pack contains the Vacancy announcement, 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.

Internship Opportunities:

ActionAid Africa is seeking to recruit interns who have interest in Finance, IT or Administration.

Interested candidates must have at least a first degree in relevant area of study.

The Internship program is expected to begin in April 2011, and last for 3 to 6 months.

Interested applicants should send their justification letters to vacancies.africa@actionaid.org

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 vacancies.africa@actionaid.org.

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