The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Scope of Work
Reporting to the HR and Admin Officer, the HR/Admin Volunteer is responsible for providing support for day-to-day administrative requirements, functions, and general office management of the IRC Kiryandongo office.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Support in creation of new staff personnel files.
- Support recruitment exercise including sorting, longlisting of applications.
- Updating the existing personnel files and ensuring they have the necessary information.
- Maintain and update the timesheet tracking database for national staff in Kiryandongo and file all timesheets appropriately.
- Supports during new staff on boarding and ensures all the paper works are correctly done and share with the Supervisor for review.
- Maintain accurate and up to date personnel records of all employees including orderly archiving.
- Assisting in stamping all HR related documents.
- General organization of HR Office documents/paperwork.
- Perform any other Official duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, or related field.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Knack for detail.
- Able to communicate effectively.
- Strong computer skills especially in MS excel and word.
- University Degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, or similar professional qualification
- 1 year of relevant professional experience in Human Resources
- Strong knowledge and experience of HRISs, and ideally in supporting others to use HRIS.
- Previous experience working with an international NGO in a cross-cultural setting, preferably in the HR sector
- Ability to analyze and interpret numerical data and processes.
- Ability to maintain the highest degree of discretion and confidentiality of HR information.
- Ability to use judgement to determine when to deal with a query to conclusion or when to pass to another member of the team.
- Organized and methodical and with good attention to detail.
- Willingness and ability to work within a multi-site, international organization.
- Customer focused with good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work on own initiative with limited supervision
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and work towards a resolution
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent Microsoft Office packages – Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Able to coach and support others.
- A team builder with excellent people skills; must be culturally sensitive.
Please note: Deadline for receiving applications is 25th January 2025.
