With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The recruitment officer will provide support in overall talent acquisition to enable World Vision Uganda attract, develop and retain a skilled & available global workforce aligned to the competencies, skills, mindsets and behaviours required to realize Our Promise 2030.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Talent acquisition  (Candidate Sourcing, Screening, selection and onboarding)

• Support the recruitment process though drafting job adverts, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and conducting background checks for selected candidates.
• Processes staff employment documentation including offer / appointment letters, contracts and job descriptions based on established staff employment policies, procedures and WVU total reward policy.

Communication and reporting

• Assist the People and Culture Recruitment Manager with maintaining, monitoring and updating the recruitment tracking system and other databases as required.
• Produce and submit periodic recruitment up-dates to hiring managers to track the progress of recruitment assignments.
• Draft and submit recruitment reports to the People and Culture Recruitment Manager within the set standards and timeline.
• Ensure that feedback is shared with all candidates that have participated in interviews.

Management of Casual Labor Services

• Supporting the People and Culture Recruitment Manager in  management of casual labour services

Staff Onboarding

• In collaboration with Learning and Development Coordinator, ensure a smooth on-boarding and orientation of new staff.

Networking and Collaboration

• Develop, build and maintain relationships with hiring managers and People & Culture Business Partners in the respective hiring offices/ National Office in order to fill vacancies in a timely manner.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational / Industrial Psychology, or Social Sciences with Human Resource Management as a subject from a recognized institution. A post graduate Degree in Human Resource Management will be an added advantage
• At least two years of working experience in HR practice gained from a reputable organization
• Experience of supporting high volume staff recruitment activities across a wide variety of roles and professional sectors.
• Experience of using electronic recruitment systems
• Good knowledge of labour laws.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Innovative with proven high levels of integrity.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Proactive personality, self-driven and strongly motivated.
• Spiritual maturity – ability to articulate and model our Christian identity and mission in an inclusive way.
• Demonstration of well-developed interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Team player.

Advert Start Date: 25th October 2024

Advert End Date: 31st October 2024

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only