Human Resource Associate

CIYOTA is recruiting a Human Resource Associate in Kampala under its YIELD Program, delivered in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. It is a 12-month employability placement reporting to the Human Resource Manager, with mentorship, professional development and a monthly upkeep stipend subject to programme terms.

Key Responsibilities

• Support recruitment by logging applications, preparing shortlisting sheets, scheduling interviews, taking notes and communicating with candidates.
• Help with reference checks and document verification as directed, and prepare onboarding packs and orientation.
• Keep job descriptions current and filed correctly.
• Maintain accurate, confidential personnel files, and track staff attendance and leave.
• Support compliance with Ugandan employment law by keeping documentation complete and audit-ready.
• Keep HR policies, the staff handbook and forms organised, and log staff grievances and queries.
• Compile routine HR reports and trackers such as headcount, turnover, leave and recruitment status.
• Coordinate training schedules, venues and materials, keep training records and support the performance appraisal cycle.
• Help organise staff engagement activities and support the exit process.
• Draft routine letters, memos and notices, support HR trend analysis, and handle all HR information confidentially.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a related field from a recognised institution.
• Aged 18–35 years.
• Graduated within the last three years at the time of application.
• Currently unemployed and available full time for the whole one-year programme.
• Resident in Uganda.
• Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, and willingness to learn and work in a team.
• Refugees, internally displaced persons and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Apply through the employer’s official page: https://careers.ciyota.org/job?id=44.