Organization background

Lifeline was founded in 2006 and is an international non-profit organization with its head office in Washington D.C and a local presence in Uganda. Lifeline’s team works with local communities to improve the quality of life of the underprivileged by exponentially expanding access to clean water and energy solutions. Lifeline works in the Energy and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sectors in both the development and humanitarian sectors. Within the Energy sector, Lifeline produces and sells household and institutional cookstoves. Lifeline is a leading actor in the fuel-efficient cookstoves sector, providing guidance to various UN agencies, and has worked in eight developing countries.

For more information on our work, please visit our website lifelinefund.org   

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Human Resource Administration

• Enhance Lifeline’s human resources by coordinating with the hiring managers, preparing Job descriptions, posting adverts, establishing a recruitment process, assist all employee induction programs, assessment programs, conducting and analyzing exit interviews.
• Provide administrative support to organizational development.
• Assist with preparation of HR metric data reports as required.
• Ensure the staff rules and regulations are applied, respected and are compliant with the statutory legislation. S/he will be liaison between Lifeline and the local labor office.
• Support in disseminating and implementing policies, procedures, and Uganda labor laws to all staff.
• Timely recording of employee data, payroll execution, records, headcount, and benefits, ensuring monthly trackers and reviews are implemented. Ensure an accurate/timely database accessible to senior leadership in SharePoint.
• Coordinate the performance review process.
• Manage and ensure that all staff, volunteers, and consultants effectively receive orientation and onboarding materials. Liaison with leadership to ensure orientation is up to date.
• Actively promote safeguarding and protection from harassment, bullying and sexual misconduct in the workplace.
• Electronically and manually manage and archive personnel files so it is easily accessible especially during audits.
• Work with line managers to promote staff development.
• Timely plan and monitor all staff leave in collaboration with the line managers.

Finance Administration

• Collaborate with the SFAM to update new employee information and maintenance to the Payroll Unit.
• Manage HR data, administration, and payroll system, providing staff and managers with the essential reports to support decision making.
• Co-sign checks and bank transfers.

Office Administration

• Monitor inventory of office supplies and the purchasing of new material with attention to budgetary constraints.
• Ensure the smooth and adequate flow of information within the company to facilitate other business operations.
• Ensure tidiness of office and required repairs & maintenance work is conducted timely.
• Plan and coordinate administrative procedures and systems and devise ways to streamline processes.
• Ensure appropriate trackers are in place for timely renewals and terminations of leases, contracts, and related services.
• Implement an effective management system for office and residential facilities maintenance, cleanness, and occupancy.
• Organizing and coordinating organization travel and reservations as needed.
• Maintain office efficiency by planning and implementing office systems, layouts, and equipment procurement.
• Review and implement office policies by establishing standards and procedures, measuring results against standards, and making necessary adjustments.
• Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees, following up on work results.
• Perform any other task assigned by the supervisor.

Planning and Reporting

• Report on a regular basis to the CD to ensure coordination, linkages, and collaborations between all areas of work carried out by Lifeline.
• Submit monthly report on HR/ Administration activities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Proven experience as HR officer, Administrator, or other HR position.
• An overall 5 years’ experience with at least 3 years working within an INGO context in Uganda.
• Knowledge of HR functions (pay & benefits, recruitment, training & development etc.).
• Understanding of Uganda labour laws and disciplinary procedures.
• Proficient in MS Office including MS Word and Excel; knowledge of SharePoint is a plus.
• Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude.
• Strong ethics and reliability.
• Team player.
• University degree in business administration, HR, social studies, or relevant field; further relevant training will be a plus.
• Effective communication skills in English both orally and in writing, knowledge of Lango language is an advantage.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a copy of your cover letter, resume, and academic credentials to Lifeline’s office by e-mail or online using the information below.The deadline for submission is April 24th , 2023 by the end of the business day. Only successful candidates will be contacted. 

NB: Note that this position is only open to nationals. Any kind of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

E-mail your application with subject line “Senior Finance Officer” or apply here (online).

Lifeline provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Lifeline complies with all applicable local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.

Working at Lifeline- Lifeline offers a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal and global network of experts.For more information on our work, please visit our website www.lifelinefund.org