Human Resource Assistant -Jobs in Uganda

DEADLINE: 20th June 2025

Job Opportunity:

DEADLINE: 20th June 2025

Job Opportunity: Human Resource Assistant

Type: Contract (6 months)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Organization: Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Industry: Human Resource

Position Summary

DRC Uganda is looking for a qualified and motivated Human Resource Assistant to support HR operations in our Uganda Country Office. This role plays a vital part in maintaining employee records, supporting recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, and managing benefits administration. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with DRC’s HR policies and Uganda’s labor laws while fostering a smooth and professional HR environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Organize job interviews, including scheduling written/oral tests, setting up venues, and preparing computers.

• Schedule HR events, interviews, and meetings.

• Maintain personnel files and employee records on SharePoint.

• Prepare payroll data for casual workers and generate payslips.

• Manage staff exit processes, including issuing certificates of service and necessary documentation.

• Support onboarding by sending new hire packets, preparing orientation schedules, and coordinating documentation.

• Assist with recruitment processes for interns, assistants, and casual workers.

• Draft staff contracts and handle reference checks for new hires.

• Update HR trackers, including staff lists, joiners and leavers, and recruitment progress.

• Perform any other duties assigned related to HR and administration.

Requirements & Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or Industrial and Organizational Psychology.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.

• Understanding of Ugandan labor laws and HR best practices.

Preferred:

• Previous experience working in NGO HR departments is an added advantage.

Key Competencies (DRC Core Values)

• Striving for Excellence: Demonstrates efficiency and effectiveness in achieving results.

• Collaborating: Works well with others, valuing teamwork and feedback.

• Taking the Lead: Proactive, shows initiative, and encourages innovation.

• Communicating: Open, honest, and clear communication.

• Demonstrating Integrity: Upholds ethical standards and professionalism in alignment with DRC values, including safeguarding.

We Offer

• Contract Duration: 6 months

• Start Date: July 2025

• Duty Station: Kampala

• Salary: As per DRC Uganda’s Terms of Employment for national staff

• Band: I1

Application Guidelines

⚠️ Note: This position is open to internal applicants only.
All applications must include a cover letter and a CV (max 4 pages) in English.
Applications sent by email will NOT be considered.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Deadline for applications: 20th June 2025

About DRC – Danish Refugee Council

Founded in 1956, DRC is Denmark’s largest and one of the world’s leading international NGOs. We specialize in forced displacement, operating in over 30 countries to protect, advocate for, and build sustainable futures for refugees and displaced communities.

Visit us at www.drc.ngo for more information.

Type: Contract (6 months)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Organization: Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Industry: Human Resource

Position Summary

DRC Uganda is looking for a qualified and motivated Human Resource Assistant to support HR operations in our Uganda Country Office. This role plays a vital part in maintaining employee records, supporting recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, and managing benefits administration. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with DRC’s HR policies and Uganda’s labor laws while fostering a smooth and professional HR environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Organize job interviews, including scheduling written/oral tests, setting up venues, and preparing computers.

• Schedule HR events, interviews, and meetings.

• Maintain personnel files and employee records on SharePoint.

• Prepare payroll data for casual workers and generate payslips.

• Manage staff exit processes, including issuing certificates of service and necessary documentation.

• Support onboarding by sending new hire packets, preparing orientation schedules, and coordinating documentation.

• Assist with recruitment processes for interns, assistants, and casual workers.

• Draft staff contracts and handle reference checks for new hires.

• Update HR trackers, including staff lists, joiners and leavers, and recruitment progress.

• Perform any other duties assigned related to HR and administration.

Requirements & Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or Industrial and Organizational Psychology.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.

• Understanding of Ugandan labor laws and HR best practices.

Preferred:

• Previous experience working in NGO HR departments is an added advantage.

Key Competencies (DRC Core Values)

• Striving for Excellence: Demonstrates efficiency and effectiveness in achieving results.

• Collaborating: Works well with others, valuing teamwork and feedback.

• Taking the Lead: Proactive, shows initiative, and encourages innovation.

• Communicating: Open, honest, and clear communication.

• Demonstrating Integrity: Upholds ethical standards and professionalism in alignment with DRC values, including safeguarding.

We Offer

• Contract Duration: 6 months

• Start Date: July 2025

• Duty Station: Kampala

• Salary: As per DRC Uganda’s Terms of Employment for national staff

• Band: I1

Application Guidelines

⚠️ Note: This position is open to internal applicants only.
All applications must include a cover letter and a CV (max 4 pages) in English.
Applications sent by email will NOT be considered.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Deadline for applications: 20th June 2025

About DRC – Danish Refugee Council

Founded in 1956, DRC is Denmark’s largest and one of the world’s leading international NGOs. We specialize in forced displacement, operating in over 30 countries to protect, advocate for, and build sustainable futures for refugees and displaced communities.

Visit us at www.drc.ngo for more information.