Oversee HR operations and administration unit for Bible Society of Sierra Leone (BSSL) and advises Management on Human Resources and administration issues.  He or she will be responsible for custodianship of HR policies and procedures, assist in development of the HR strategy, HR planning, recruitment, compensation and benefits management, employee relations, staff welfare, industrial relations matter and overall office maintenance, fleet management, supplies, safety and security.

Coach and mentor Administrative Assistant in training.

Overall responsibility will include but not limited:

1. Supervising all staff in the Administrative Department  so that they can effectively perform work activities, which include employee recruitment, scheduling, payroll, benefits administration, internal relations, employee training, compliance and safety ,maintaining interoffice relationships and interpreting employment laws
2. Preparing and or updating employment records relating to hiring, transferring, promoting, and terminating.
3.  Reviewing human resources policies, employee/personnel procedures, code of conduct, bye laws, etc and explain standards to new and existing employees.
4. Assisting in the preparation of the Bible Society of Sierra Leone Calendar of activities/events/daily rooster and ensuring effectiveness.
5.  Ensuring  the  United Bible Societies Calendar of Events are kept and deadlines met
6. Performing basic clerical duties including answering phones, maintaining contacts, records, and filing.
7.  Performing basic material management function to include ordering stationary and other supplies.
8. Supervising and monitoring a clean and orderly environment.
9. Organize and schedule meetings and appointments
10. Assisting in the preparation of regular schedule reports
11. Managing all Bible Society in Sierra Leone’s catering requirements
12. Arrange traveling and accommodation
13. Performing any other duties assigned by the General Secretary or an authorized officer.

Knowledge of:

1. Principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, and personnel information system.
2. Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, co-ordination of people and resources.
3. Structure and content of English Language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.
4. Labour and employment related laws, government regulations, agency rules and democratic political process.
5. Human behaviour and performance; individual differences in ability,   personality, and interests; learning and motivation, assessment and treatment of behavioural and affective disorders.
6. Human resource programme development to attract, reward and retain employees.
7. Principles and methods of curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
8. Computer applications that will assist to electronically manage HR related records, etc,

OTHER PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS:

1. Eight years working experience with four of it in Human Resource Management field and at least three years’ experience at top management/administrative level
2. Degree or Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management, Degree or Higher Diploma in Business Administration
3. Degree in Personnel Management, Industrial and Labour Relations would be required for top management position would be an added advantage
4. Good Presentation and communication Skills,
5. Drive, initiative and integrity
6. Adequate involvement in strategic plan and implementation in a reputable organization.
7. Should not be less than 30 years and not more than 45 years at entrance level.
8. Committed Christian with proving integrity.
9. Demonstrate willingness to learn.

Method of Application:

Hard copies of Application including a recent passport size photograph, curriculum Vitae, Copies of all certificate and Diplomas, as well as contact details of two referees (no relation) should be addressed to the General Secretary, Bible Society of Sierra Leone, 2 signal Hill Road, Congo Cross on a brown envelop marked “Confidential” at the top left-hand corner.