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Position Title: Human Resources Officer
Location: Rubavu District, Gisenyi Sector, Makoro -Western Province, Rwanda
Reports to: Executive Director.

Contract: One-year renewable based on performance and funding

About ADEPE

Action pour le Développement du Peuple (ADEPE) is a Rwandan NGO established in 2002, legally recognized under RGB with legal personality n° 08/08.11. ADEPE is committed to empowering vulnerable groups, particularly women, youth, and children, through initiatives in early childhood development, vocational training, health insurance, gender equity, social protection, and inclusive governance. ADEPE believes that empowering women and girls is central to breaking the cycle of poverty and inequality. Diversity is our strength, and we are an equal opportunity employer committed to fairness, inclusion, and safeguarding.

“ADEPE is seeking one highly skilled Human Resources Manager to be based at ADEPE’s Head Office in Rubavu District.”

Purpose of the Role

The Human Resources Officer will manage and strengthen ADEPE’s HR systems and processes, ensuring compliance with Rwandan labor laws, enhancing recruitment and retention, supporting staff performance, and fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead recruitment and onboarding: draft job descriptions, advertise vacancies, manage candidate pools, coordinate interviews, and support staff induction.
• Manage HR administration: personnel files, contracts, attendance, leave, appraisals, and payroll inputs.
• Oversee performance management: implement appraisals, update HR policies, resolve grievances, and ensure compliance with labor law and NGO standards.
• Ensure compliance and ethics: enforce safeguarding, labor regulations, and zero-tolerance against harassment or abuse.
• Promote staff welfare: strengthen gender equity, diversity, engagement, team-building, and wellness initiatives.
• Support training and succession planning through workshops and staff development.
• Represent ADEPE in HR forums, partnerships, and advise leadership on HR trends.
• Provide HR data, reporst, and contribute to ADEPE’s HR strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in HR, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 2+ years’ HR experience (NGO sector preferred).
• Strong knowledge of Rwandan labor law and HR best practices.
• Skills in recruitment, staff management, training, and policy implementation.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HR systems, with strong communication and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadline
• High integrity, cultural sensitivity, ability to work under pressure, fluency in Kinyarwanda & English (French an asset).
• Valid Rwandan driving license (Class A or B).

HOW TO APPLY?

• Interested candidates should submit their CV, including 3 contact persons, cover letter, and relevant academic documents to: [email protected] not later than Friday 5th September 2025 at 5:00 p.m. For further information, please, contact the ADEPE administrative assistant on the telephone. +250 788 640 702.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.

Safeguarding Commitment: ADEPE has a zero-tolerance policy toward gender related or all forms of discrimination. We encourage women, girls to apply. 

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