VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Akagera Management Company Ltd (AMC Ltd) was created as partnership between Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and African Parks Network (APN) to manage Akagera National Park. AMC Ltd is seeking to recruit suitable Rwandan candidate to fill the vacant post of Human Resource Officer in Akagera National Park.

JOB TITLE: Human Resource Officer

REPORTING TO: Human Resource Manager

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Reporting to Human Resource Manager, the Human Resource Officer will be primarily responsible for all Human Resources linked to the Company as highlighted in Duties and Responsibilities below and Human Resource Officer, should be passionate about People Management with keen interest in and understanding of conservation issues.

Duties and responsibilities  

• Management of the staff files;
• Management of staff leave plan in a calendar year.
• Identification and centralize the training need for the company’s staff;
• Management of   performance appraisal process for the company’s staff;
• Ensure enforcement the respect of laws, regulations and instructions of the company;
• Maintain the attendance register of the personnel of the company on the service;
• Assist in preparation and submission of timely statutory staff contributions (PAYE, RSSB pension, medical and maternity)
• Preparation and follow up the recruitment and lawful termination processes of the staff contract.
• Monthly report on Human Resource metrics.
• Organising cordinate all social events including sports, labour Day, ranger Day etc.
• Live on site.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 

Minimum Education Qualification 

The interested candidates should have a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related degree.

Required competencies 

• Minimum 2 years experience of working in Human resource department in recognized organizations.
• Proficient in the use of software applications including Sage Payroll, MS Office Applications etc
• Well conversant with Labour Laws and other applicable Human Resources Processes and Procedures
• Proficient in English both spoken and written
• Ability to perform demanding and flexible work, during day and night.
• Integrity; inter-personal skills
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Good communication and reporting skills
• Ability to work in remote or isolated areas
• Ability to work under pressure and overtime

Added advantages 

• Knowledge of French and Kinyarwanda
• Holding Driving license
• Experience and a genuine passion for conservation
• Position is based on the field and field based experience will be added advantage.
• Proven 5 year experience from within Human Resource in Rwanda.

Please note that only candidates with the needed qualifications and relevant experience will be shortlisted and invited for interview.