Associate Human Resources Officer

Position Details



Job title: Associate Human Resources Officer



Location: Yaoundé (1)



Number of Positions: 01



Primary Manager: HR Officer



Second Line Manager: HR Manager



Start Date: April 1, 2019



Applications Due: March 17, 2019



The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 19 countries and at over 5,500 sites around the world to prevent the transmission of HIV to children, and to help those already infected. Today, because of the highly successful work of the Foundation and its partners, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States. With a growing global staff of over 1,000—nine of 10 who work in the field—the Foundation’s global mission is to implement HIV prevention, care, and treatment programs; further advance innovative research; and to execute strategic and targeted global advocacy activities to bring dramatic change to the lives of millions of women, children, and families worldwide. For more information, please, visit our page: www.pedaids.org .



EGPAF works in partnership with the Ministry of Health NACC and the Regional and District Health Teams to support HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment and health systems strengthening services. EGPAF is mainly funded by PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).



Job Summary



The Associate Human Resources Offcer reports to the HR Officer and provides specialized or general support in the day-to-day management and administration of the human resources function. While the focus is typically on HR administration & compliance, the position may also support other functional areas such as recruitment, staff orientation, training & development, employee relations, compensation & benefits, and performance management.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support recruitment processes, including developing and posting vacancy announcements, tracking and reporting on recruitment processes, screening and short-listing applications, preparing interview schedules, and assisting with background screening and reference checks for final job candidates.
• Administer HR policies, including employee terms & conditions of service, salaries and benefits, employment contracts, leave records etc. Administer the organization medical scheme and pension / provident fund.
• Ensure complete and up-to-date employment documentation and confidential handling of employee information. Ensure all required employee documentation is obtained, correctly filed, and updated as necessary. Ensure all employees are in receipt of critical HR documents, including a current contract, employee handbook, and job description.
• Prepare offer letters and employee contracts for new employees, and track contract expiry dates for renewal. Ensure any changes in an employee’s status are adequately documented.
• Support the orientation and on-boarding of new employees, including preparing an orientation schedule and welcome package, orienting staff regarding employment conditions, registering staff for benefits schemes, and ensuring new staff have appropriate work space and resources.
• Interface with the payroll administrator to ensure employee salary and benefits are correctly computed, and that payroll is promptly informed of any changes affecting the employee’s employment conditions.
• Oversee the management and general administration of employee leave and other leave related processes.
• Prepare and update the human resources database, and update the organization chart on a monthly basis and circulate to employees.
• Prepare and submit HR reports to international HR and ensure that these are accurate and submitted on a timely basis.
• Assist with employee safety, welfare and wellness programs, follow up with health insurance and social security benefits.
• Support internal communications and staff training & development needs.
• Monitor the performance management system and ensure that key dates and deadlines are met.
• Ensure proper planning and preparation in respect of departing staff, including fulfillment of all handover responsibilities, correct payment of terminal dues, exit interviews etc.
• Ensure compliance with all internal policies and procedures as well as external regulatory concerns and applicable labor laws.

Required Qualifications



Education & Experience

• HND in human resource management, a bachelor’s degree or a professional certificate in human resource management is an added advantage
• 2-3 years previous human resource management experience at assistant or officer level.
• Experience gained in international non-profit sector preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and active listening skills.
• Understanding of the sensitivity and confidentiality of the HR function.
• Strong inter-personal and team building skills.
• Ability to manage a large and variable work load, ensuring timely and accurate completion of assigned work.
• Excellent skills in data bases, word processing, spreadsheets.
• Detail oriented and with special attention to accuracy.
• Well organized, self guided and motivated to produce quality work.
• Integrity, objectivity, and the ability to gain the trust and respect of peers
• Fluency in French and English.

· Team Building – Team building is a person’s ability to inspire and foster team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. He/she also facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.



· Customer Service – Customer service is a person’s ability to anticipate and meet the needs of internal and external customers while delivering high-quality products and services and being committed to continuous improvement.

• Decisiveness – Decisiveness is a person’s ability to make well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data is limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences. He/she will also perceive the impact and implications of decisions

How to Apply:



Qualified candidates should submit a CV and cover letter through the following link: https://chj.tbe.taleo.net/chj05/ats/careers/searchResults.jsp?org=PEDAIDS&cws=1



Screening of applications will be on a rolling basis. Please note that only shortlisted applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.



Applications are only acceptable through the above link.



This position is subject to donor funding.



The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, EGPAF complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Foundation has facilities.