Global HR and Administration Officer

About the role

A global movement working across Africa, South Asia and Latin America to end hunger is recruiting a Global HR and Administration Officer based in Kampala, Uganda. The role strengthens safe, compliant and people-centred HR and country office administration and operations across all offices, acting as the technical lead and central point of contact for global HR and office administration. It works with Country Leaders, Country HR Focal Points, the Safeguarding Officer and global leadership, and requires occasional travel to program countries.

Key responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement of global policies, employment procedures and SOPs, translating them into contracts, templates and guidance that comply with local labour law
• Maintain the global policy suite with accurate records and version control, and support country teams with remuneration, leave and performance management frameworks
• Support safe recruitment and background screening for roles working with children and communities, including police clearance and reference checks in line with Child Protection and PSEAH standards
• Monitor completion and renewal of background checks, and verify safeguarding declarations, codes of conduct and self-disclosure forms for new starters, consultants and volunteers
• Support global onboarding and induction, and advise on contracts, performance management and disciplinary matters
• Embed safeguarding in HR processes with the Global Safeguarding Officer, and monitor compliance through audits and self-assessments
• Coordinate mandatory training, track completion and policy acknowledgements, and run compliance reports
• Build the capacity of Country HR Focal Points and develop guidance, tools and FAQs
• Maintain and improve compliance systems, including sanctions screening, whistleblower reporting and policy compliance tracking

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years in a generalist HR role in international development, humanitarian or NGO settings, ideally across multiple countries
• Experience implementing safe recruitment and background screening in line with Child Protection and PSEAH standards
• Ability to travel occasionally to program countries in Africa, South Asia and Latin America

The employer is a client of the recruiter, and the vacancy is full-time and on-site in Kampala with negotiable salary.