Administration and Human Resources Officer
Job Description
Job Description: Administration and Human Resources Officer
EduNations is a US 501(c)3 non-profit organization that operates free, high-quality schools in remote villages in Sierra Leone, West Africa. Founded in 2004, our mission is to ignite hope in under-resourced communities by comprehensively educating rising generations and honor Christ in all we do.
Position: Administration and Human Resources Officer
Location: Makeni, Northern Sierra Leone
Job Type: Full Time
Report to: The Sierra Leone Country Director
Role Summary: The Administration and Human Resources Officer is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all human resources and administrative functions for EduNations in Sierra Leone. This role ensures effective staff management, employee welfare, regulatory compliance, and efficient office operations in support of the organization’s mission. The Officer works closely with leadership to promote a positive, safe, and productive work environment while ensuring that all HR and administrative practices align with organizational policies, project guidelines, and Sierra Leone labor laws.
Human Resource Duties and Responsibilities:
- Offering counseling services and psychosocial support to employees.
- Participate in the recruitment and disciplinary processes.
- Ensure that Human Resource processes are in line with policies.
- Participate in formulating, reviewing and implementation of human resources management policies and procedures.
- Collect and analyze accurate employee data for the purpose of decision making.
- Adhering to regulatory standards in accordance with Sierra Leone labor laws.
- Managing employee complaints and disciplinary procedures.
- Management of staff vouchers, payment statutory bills for staff.
- Managing staff welfare, payment of benefit, leave plans and attendance.
- Evaluating staff performance and appraisal.
- Posting and ensuring staff work in line with the employment contracts and organizations policies.
- Ensure fundamental human rights are maintained – investigating any alleged staff violations and avoiding discrimination.
- Liaising between employees and management on matters relating to employee relations.
- Set up and maintain adequate staff records management system including but not limited to staff files, leave records and accrued leave report.
- Organizing staff development activities including retreats, meetings, and assisting with teachers training and other training.
- Ensure staff safety on official duties.
Administrative Duties:
- Ensure that all administrative documents are prepared in line with the necessary policies and are kept in appropriate record.
- Ensure that office space decorum is maintained and the office is safe and manage the security system..
- Ensure that all records are maintained in line with the organization’s policies and procedures.
- Managing Head Office assets including vehicles, stationaries, toiletries, and office fixtures and fittings.
- Ensure that official activities are conducted in line with the organization’s policies.
- Organizing activities that contribute to the motivation of staff.
- Assisting Program Manager with College Scholarship and Loan Program as needed.
Key Competencies
- Persuasive and passionate, mission-driven and self-directed.
- Reliable, trustworthy, and honest.
- Superb verbal and written communication skills.
- Professional presentation and verbal communication skills.
- A high level of confidentiality.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong administration skills.
- Familiarity with business software such as Microsoft office.
Experience
Minimum 2 years’ experience in related fields.
Qualification
Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Accounting and Economics or related field.
Compensation:
To be determined based upon an initial 1 year contract which can be renewed for a 2-year contract.
Website: EduNations
How to Apply:
Please submit resume, cover letter, and qualifications to:
Rev. Kandeh Koroma
Country Director
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