Human Resources Assistant

About the role

The Human Resources Assistant provides operational support for benefits and entitlements of international and national staff at the Regional Service Centre in Entebbe. The role ensures accurate administration of payroll, allowances and travel reimbursements while complying with United Nations staff rules and financial regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and processing staff entitlements, including danger pay, daily subsistence allowance, mission subsistence allowance, volunteer living allowance and other UN‑approved allowances.
• Process payroll and benefits for international and national civilian staff, non‑staff, and official travel expense reimbursements.
• Support the service line in managing entitlement records and ensuring transparency and compliance with staff rules, financial regulations, ST/AI issuances and IPSAS policies.
• Collaborate with the Service Line Manager and Team Lead to address staff queries related to benefits and entitlements.
• Complete the specialized Umoja HR Partner training and obtain certification as a UMOJA HR Partner.

Required profile

• Experience in administrative support for human resources, preferably within an international organization.
• Familiarity with United Nations staff rules, financial regulations and related policy frameworks.
• Ability to work accurately with detailed entitlement and payroll data.
• Must complete and be certified in the Umoja HR Partner training course.
• Reports to the Service Line Manager and Team Lead.

Required skills

• Umoja HR system (training and certification required).