Human Resources Assistant job at US EMBASSY IN UGANDA

Deadline: Expired

Organisation: United States US Embassy, US Mission in Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Salary: UGX 75,155,111 /= per annum

Announcement Number: Kampala-2024-045

About the Company:

The United States Embassy in Kampala, Uganda has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown currently heads the U.S Mission to Uganda. The Mission is composed of several offices and organizations all working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador.

Among the offices operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:

United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Peace Corps

Job Summary: The incumbent works on all aspects of the LE Staff program at post that includes the position classification advisory role, the preparation of all types of personnel actions, preparing resignations and disciplinary actions; preparing staffing patterns; assisting with the Mission Awards program, and LE Staff compensation and benefits processing. Maintains personnel records and files and prepares periodic and non-recurring reports.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Requirements:

Experience: Minimum three years of progressively responsible experience in human resources or administrative field is required..
Job Knowledge: Knowledge of general office management practices and procedures is required. Knowledge of job evaluation, concepts and principles is required. Good working knowledge of local labor and social security laws as well as recruitment prevailing practices and customs is required. The full performance level of this position is also expected to have detailed knowledge of USG policies, regulations, and procedures is required. Knowledge of Chapter 3 FAH-2 H-200-FSN Compensation, and Chapter 3 FAH-2 H-400-FSN Position Classification of 3 FAH-2 (FSN Handbook), State Department and associated agency personnel manuals and regulations is required. Knowledge of classification principles, post’s recruitment, Employee Performance Report (EPR), and Awards policies.
Education Requirements: Mandatory: Completion of two years of general college studies is required.
Language: English level III (Good working knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required. “This may be tested”
Skills and Abilities: Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook) as well proficiency in using the internet as a resource. Strong writing skills is required to produce and update complex reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence. Must have excellent customer service and communication skills to manage in-person and virtual communications. Must be organized, diligent and able to work under pressure. Good interpersonal skills are required. “This may be tested”