The Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) is a unique and innovative English language undergraduate institution dedicated to preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders of Rwanda and East Africa. Students at RICA engage in curricular and co-curricular learning opportunities emphasizing Conservation Agriculture and One Health principles, oral and written communication, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
In an experiential learning environment, students develop the knowledge and experience necessary for a wide range of careers in agriculture. Students at RICA experience the six Enterprises including Dairy, Poultry and Swine, Food Processing, Row and Forage Crops, Vegetable and Fruit Crops, Irrigation and Mechanization.
The curriculum is designed to incorporate threads of Innovation, Conservation, One Health Systems Thinking, and Entrepreneurship. Communication, One Health Systems Thinking, and Entrepreneurship are woven throughout the curriculum.
All RICA graduates will be innovative problem solvers able to operate farms and ranches, start agribusinesses, assume management roles in cooperatives, NGOs, and other agricultural enterprises, serve their communities as extension agents and technical and policy experts, or assume positions of agricultural leadership in Rwanda.
POSITION: Human Resources Coordinator
DESCRIPTION
supporting the Human Resources department by managing various administrative tasks, assisting with recruitment, and onboarding, compensation and benefits administration, support in in annual performance evaluation and ensuring the efficient operation of HR functions. This role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serves as a technical point-of contact for information systems supporting HR operations.
- Works closely with the Director of Human Resources in ensuring data integrity, testing of system changes, system generated HR reports and analyzing data flows for process improvement opportunities.
- Coordinates HR operations, activities, schedules, and employee engagement activities
- Provides support for HR information system including, but not limited to, training employees on system use, resolving system problems, process flows; performs scheduled system tasks; recommends solutions or alternate methods to meet requirements.
- Assists in development of standard reports that inform the HR unit of HR planning, strategies that should be put in place for ongoing employee needs and institutional strategic initiatives.
- Trains staff members and managers/supervisors on new processes/functionality.
- Trains new system users
- Posts approved job adverts, manages the applicant tracking system (ATS).
- Prepares offer letters for the Director of Human Resources review and sends them out to selected candidates.
- Reviews manager pre-selected resumes to ensure they meet Job Description requirement standards, coordinates, and participates in interviews.
- Handles onboarding needs and coordinates new hire onboarding.
- Coordinates performance management efforts
- Handles operational management of compensation(payroll) and Benefits.
- process with this month’s payroll.
- Provides HR Employee support services (bank loan recommendations, policy questions etc.…)
- Employee leave management planning
- Coordinates approved employee trainings.
- Staff travel related logistics.
- International staff travel benefits/flight management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field, with minimum of 4years or more of recent relevant experience.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITY
- Excellent knowledge of administration, standards, regulations, and procedures
- Excellent administration skills
- Excellent knowledge of Human Resource management, employment, and labor laws
- High level of business development skills
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good change management skills Results driven.
- Excellent conflict management skills
- Excellent Time management
- Excellent teamwork
HOW TO APPLY
- Fill the information required, upload and submit the documents in English to the link provided below.
- Cover Letter summarizing intent and suitability for the position.
- A resume or CV.
- Official degree certificate for highest degree obtained.
- Summary of the applicant’s teaching experiences (500 words max).
- The applicant’s philosophy of education and how this aligns with the mission of RICA (500 words max).
- List of recommenders with contact information.
Please combine your resume/CV with your degree certificate, and any other relevant document, as one PDF file before you upload.
Application Link
https://rica.bamboohr.com/careers/98
Application review will begin June 24th, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.
Website: https://www.rica.rw/
