VACANCY – HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

ALIGHT works with its partners and constituencies to provide opportunities and expertise to refugees, displaced people and host communities – to better survive conflicts and crisis, and to rebuild lives of dignity, health, security and self-sufficiency. ALIGHT presently works in and with partners in seventeen countries globally. ALIGHT has consistently operated in Rwanda since the year 1994, and today has a strong and committed team of over eight hundred personnel who include full time staff, community mobilizers and incentive workers– implementing programs in Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, HIV and Nutrition; also Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Shelter and general Infrastructure, Livelihoods/Economic strengthening, and Sexual and Gender Based Violence Prevention/ Protection. Our work in Rwanda currently covers all the refugee locations and their kind Rwandan-host communities. And we are always looking to expand and, jointly with our partners, offer lasting impact with and for the communities we serve! ALIGHT is looking for a qualified, self-driven and committed individual to join its team as a Human Resources Officer.

 PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Reporting to Alight Rwanda HR& Administration Coordinator the Human Resources Officer is a key member of the HR & Administration team. S/he leads in Talent acquisition, Staff wellness, Employee relations and engagement; and supports with Employee Benefits and Administration to include required staffing report, management of medical insurance scheme – all in compliance with Rwanda’s labor laws, policies and procedures and good HR management practices.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead in developing and implementing a recruitment strategy that guides the program in seeking and selecting candidates that meet the ideal criteria on an ongoing basis; to include advertisement, interviewing, background checks and onboarding support.
• Periodically review the quality of applications and pipeline building to ensure they are enough candidates to fill upcoming cohorts.
• In conjunction with head of HR, coordinate the administration of the Recruitment and Selection processes,
• Facilitate new employee information and maintenance for payroll and administration purposes;
• In conjunction with other members of the HR Unit support staff in interpretation of HR policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Lead in employee relations and engagement; staff wellness, staff motivation and safety.
• Support in management of country program insurance scheme management
• Coordinate and manage both external and internal correspondences from Human Resource Department as needed;

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a directly related field; additional HR certifications a plus;
• Minimum five years’ experience in direct and similar level human resource management roles with reputable and large agencies;
• Direct experience leading employee wellness, engagement and safeguarding initiatives;
• Deep understanding and direct experience in practice of Rwanda labor law required;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; and ability to deliver in a high pressure, confidential and busy environment;
• Proficiency in the use of computers and standard applications required;
• Experience and comfort working in a multicultural setting and team;
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly, insightfully and persuasively in English is required.