HR Management Specialist at Ministry of Sports (MINISPORTS): (Deadline Aug 26, 2026)

Job responsibilities

- Conduct training needs assessments and organize training and capacity-building programs for Ministry staff to ensure they acquire and maintain relevant technical and professional skills, and ensure effective implementation of approved training programs. - Analyze job requirements and develop job descriptions and job specifications for the recruitment of new staff, job evaluation, and other human resource management purposes. - Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, and best practices relating to equal opportunities and non-discrimination in the workplace. - Coordinate and monitor staff performance in relation to their performance contracts and agreed performance targets. - Maintain proper custody, confidentiality, and security of staff personnel files and records. - Prepare monthly payrolls and verify the regularity and accuracy of statutory contributions, reimbursements, and other payments to the Social Security Fund (RSSB) and other relevant institutions. - Coordinate and facilitate periodic staff performance appraisal and evaluation exercises. - Conduct regular studies and assessments on staff retention, career development, and promotion. - Monitor and verify staff salary and benefits statements and ensure the timely and accurate processing of statutory contributions and legally required deductions. - Provide guidance to staff on labour laws, public service regulations, policies, and procedures, and promote compliance with applicable requirements. - Develop policy and strategy proposals, programs, and projects related to human resource development and provide advisory support to management on HR matters. - Identify and coordinate strategic and operational capacity-building and staff development needs of the Ministry. - Coordinate and lead the review and development of staffing norms for national team coaches and sports professionals in the sports sector. - Initiate and prepare budget proposals for staff salaries, benefits, training, and other HR-related expenditures. - Plan and implement employee orientation and onboarding programs to foster a positive attitude toward the Ministry’s objectives and facilitate the smooth integration of new staff. - Lead, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate the Ministry’s recruitment and selection processes in accordance with public service laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. - Maintain accurate, complete, secure, and up-to-date staff records and HR databases. - Administer employee benefits, leave management, staff welfare programs, and other employee-related services. - Coordinate payroll processes and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timely updating of staff information and payroll-related data. - Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, public service regulations, HR policies, and administrative procedures. - Coordinate and facilitate staff performance appraisal and performance management processes. - Prepare and submit periodic HR reports, workforce statistics, and other management information as required. - Facilitate HR audits, coordinate the implementation of audit recommendations, and monitor progress to ensure timely compliance and improvement.

Qualifications

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    Master's Degree in Human Resource Management

    2 Years of relevant experience

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    Master's Degree in Business Administration with specialization in Human Resource

    2 Years of relevant experience

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    Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration

    5 Years of relevant experience

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    Bachelor's Degree in Education Management

    5 Years of relevant experience

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    Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management

    5 Years of relevant experience

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    Bachelors Degree in Management with specialization in Human Resource

    2 Years of relevant experience

Required certificates

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    Public Human Resource Management and IPPIS
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    Certified Human Resources Manager (CHRM)
Required competencies and key technical skills
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    Time management skills
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    Digital literacy skills
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    Verbal and written communication skills
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    Conflict resolution skills
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    Confidentiality, ethical and teamwork skills;
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    Strong analytical skills to assess training needs of the institution, plan, organize and ensure continuous employee developme
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    High level of integrity, confidentiality and professional ethics;
Psychometric Languages
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    Kinyarwanda
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    English
Psychometric Domains
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    Critical thinking

    Competence / Skills

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    Problem solving

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    Decision making

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    Analytical skills

    Competence / Skills

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    Time management

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    Coordination

    Behavior and attitude

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    Assertiveness

    Communication skills

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    Clear and Effective Communication

    Communication skills