World Vision Ghana: HR Officer

World Vision International is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For over two decades. World Vision has been working with urban and rural communities in all the 10 Regions of Ghana to improve provision of water, promote sanitation and hygiene practices and quality education.

World Vision through a USAID funded Education project in Ghana known as the Transition and Persistence Program (TAP). The TAP project seeks to increase access to junior High School (JHS) by re/constructing and rehabilitating of junior high schools to increase access to equitable and quality education for schools in the rural communities of Ghana.

Job Description

Job Summary:
To coordinate P&C activities within the Ghana Rural Water Project and provide administration support to the project team

Job Responsibilities:

Provide interpretation & application of terms and conditions of service to all employees, and liaise with D/HR on rollout of new initiatives
Support the Project Manager in the following HR activities – recruitment, transfers, promotions and disciplinary issues
Facilitate the preparation and processing of appraisals and liaise with HR Division on ratings allocated to staff
Collate training needs within the Base office and ADPs for incorporation into the annual training plan
Ensure proper administration and updating of records, managing correspondence, provision of protocol, guest relations and other administrative services
Ensure daily cleanliness of the office and other facilities and timely maintenance of office equipment
Liaise with National Office and the project in the administration of annual and sick leave
Manage the stores at the project – procurement of office logistics, tracking stocks and issuing of suppliers
Support well being and welfare activities in the project
Required Skills or Experience

Person Specification:

A university degree in the social sciences
2 years experience in the Administrative/HR environment
Certification in HRM (foundation level)
Good communication and strong interpersonal sills
Basic knowledge of Ghana Labour Laws and their implications
Ability to operate basic office equipment (overhead projectors, photocopiers, scanners)
The preferred candidate must, be a committed Christian.

How To Apply

Mode of Application: Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should send their application letters and CV to: [email protected]

As a Child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible

Offer valid till 13th October 2010