Human Resources Manager (HRM)

COMPANY SUMMARY:

ASA Microfinance (Rwanda) Plc. is a subsidiary of ASA International which is a Public Limited Company, had been establishing Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in different countries of Asia and Africa by playing role in poverty alleviation and women empowering and has extensive microfinance programs globally.

Currently, ASA Rwanda is operating through 30 branches in different corners of the country and simultaneously executing the following objectives:

• Creating opportunities which give access to credit to low-income entrepreneurs in rural areas of Rwanda;
• Contribute to the acceleration of sustainable development of Microfinance in Rwanda;
• Create employment opportunities and professional training for Rwandan Staffs.

In this regard, we are looking for competent, dynamic, self-motivated professional, highly-analytical, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills staff to fill up the positions of  Human Resources Manager (HRM).

Department

Human Resources and Operations Management

Job Title

Human Resources Manager (HRM)

Location

Rwanda

Reporting to

Managing Director

Level/Grade

VI

Type of contract

Open-ended Contract

Job purpose

Oversee the entire staff of ASA Microfinance (Rwanda) Plc takes a lead in creating satisfactory and envying work atmosphere and enforcing company culture (behavior) among staff.

Major responsibilities

1. Coordinate the recruitment process by processing employee requisitions, advertising job vacancies, scheduling interviews, performing reference checks, prepare and issuing employment contracts, update records of new staff, prepare employees for their first job catchment and conduct orientations, and inductions to new staffs.
2. Maintain the work structure by updating job specifications and descriptions for all positions (Outline in an updated manner the job requirements and assignments for every position).
3. Ensure that the company governance framework (company administrative chart or organogram) are followed and any supporting policies and procedures are clearly documented.
4. Coordinate, monitor, and suggest annual performance appraisal (APA) of entire company personnel.
5. Enforce result-based work by ensuring that employees are appraised against key performance indicators (KPIs) and target sets.
6. Work closely with top management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity employees’ retention, creating a positive working environment in which continuous improvement, service-mindedness, transparency, and open communications are key values.
7. Coordinate administrative functions, handling employees’ concerns at work, and harmonizing with other departments/ units as much as possible.
8. Training line managers on coaching their subordinates the legal disciplinary procedures, work ethics, and standard administrative principles.
9. Ensure the company compliance to the workplace health and safety acceptable measures being undertaken by the organization at all the time.
10. Maintaining management guidelines by preparing, updating and recommending human resource policies and procedures, develop, review and improve administrative systems, policies and procedures and ensure they are consistently applied across the organization.
11. Ensure Headquarters and Branch premises lease contracts are timely paid and negotiate favorable contracts with Landlords.
12. Developing HR planning strategies with departmental managers by considering immediate and long-term staff requirements and monitor its efficient implementation.  

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, or other related fields with 5 years of proven experience in the same position.

Salary and allowances

Salary can be as per country practices.

In-house Medical Insurance covering 90% of medical expenses for him/her and legal dependents. 

Requirements – skills, knowledge, abilities – for Human Resources Manager

• Proven working experience in similar positions not below five (5) years;
• Solid experience in administrative correspondence.
• Extensive skills in MS Office particularly, MS Word and Excel.
• Developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Bridging management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues.
• Managing the recruitment and selection process.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple HR management activities with Head office administration, while maintaining sharp attention to details;
• Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to work in a team and in wide collaboration with Managing Director, prioritize work assignments, meet deadlines, and exercise professional judgment;
• Be Rwandan by Nationality.

Application process

• Cover Letter included the candidate’s expected salary;
• Detailed CV;
• Copy of Certificate, Diploma or Degree;
• CPA / ACCA Certificate (A must for CFO, not needed for HRM)
• Work certificates from previous employers;
• Any other document that may prove a candidate’s competency to the post;
• Copy of ID Card

Applications should be addressed to the Managing Director of ASA MICROFINANCE (RWANDA) PLC located in KIGALI City, GASABO District, Plot No. – 95, NTORA Village, KG 784 St. RUHANGO Cell, Gisozi Sector, Kigali, Rwanda.

Hard copies applications are accepted and submitted at the Head Office Reception of ASA Microfinance Rwanda Plc, or online application sent to info@asarwanda.rw with subject mention CFO / HRM Application not later Friday, 31^st July 2020 at 5:00 PM. Only, shortlisted candidates to sit for written and verbal tests will be communicated within one week after.

“ASA International aims to attract and select a diverse workforce, ensuring equal opportunity to everyone, irrespective of race, age, gender, class, ethnicity, disability, location, and religion.

Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.”