The Role
The Manager of HR and Administration oversees all aspects of HR, and Administration, ensuring AFR attracts and keeps a competent, vibrant, motivated, and winning team. The Manager also supervises Office Management with a focus on providing AFR’s staff and visitors with a conducive work environment and the physical, logistical, and administrative support necessary for the effective achievement of the organization’s objectives.
Reporting line: The position reports to the Chief Operations Officer (COO)
Supervises: Executive Assistant, Office Assistant, and Receptionist, Office Attendant, Transport & Logistics Officer
Scope Of Responsibilities
The Human Resources and Administration Manager will be responsible for the following key tasks:
- Support the COO in ensuring good talent management practices for AFR so that the organization will be resourced with appropriate numbers of competent and well-motivated staff
- Ensure that AFR’s staff and key stakeholders are provided with administrative, logistical, and office-management support that will enhance their ability to deliver against AFR’s goals and strategies
- Support the COO in the management of AFR’s physical assets and people resources; ensure the development and implementation of effective policies, procedures and ways-of-working
- Work together with the Executive Assistant to support the CEO and COO in ensuring effective governance of AFR, especially by providing practical and logistical support in document management, statutory filings, and management of meetings.
- Lead on the identification of AFR’s HR and Office Management-related risks and the development & implementation of risk-management controls and practices
- Lead the team of staff and consultants in a manner that empowers them to add value to AFR and deliver high standards of performance
- And other duties as requested by the COO
Education And Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or other relevant fields
- Professional qualification (e.g., Chartered Member CIPD or other accrediting body) is preferred
- Knowledge and working experience with an HR management software
Job-related Experience And Knowledge
- At least 5 years experience, some at supervisory level, human resources function
- Demonstrated experience in managing operational support across more than one core function (HR, Administration, Office Services)
- Demonstrated experience in managing HR processes
- Experience in working in donor-funded organizations
- Excellent written, and verbal communication; high-quality document and report preparation
- High-level interpersonal skills with a genuine interest in and empathy for others
- Proven ability to work collaboratively, as a team leader and team member; and to build and maintain a positive work environment across the organization
- Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda required
How To Apply
All qualified candidates should submit their applications through Job in Rwanda by using
the” Apply for this job” button below by the 12th September 2022, clearly indicating in the
Subject line: Application for Human Resources and Administration Manager Position.
The application should contain a
Resume with an
e-mail address, daytime telephone contact, qualifications, achievements, experience, and names & addresses of three professional referees together with a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) summarising why you consider yourself particularly well suited for the position. Do not attach any other documents at this point.
All applications will be selected on merit and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. For any questions regarding the application process please contact Job In Rwanda.
Qualified Rwandans and Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
Note: This position is open to only local candidates with relevant experience and qualifications.
