Job Title: Human Resource Manager
Organisation: National
Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)
Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Director
Finance and Administration
Finance and Administration
About NITA-U:
The National
Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) was established as a statutory
body under the National Information Technology Authority, Uganda Act, 2009 as
one of the key players in the Information and Communications Technology Sector.
Its mandated is to coordinate, promote and monitor IT development within the
context of national social and economic development, with a vision as “a
facilitator of a knowledge-based, globally competitive Uganda where social
transformation and economic development is supported through IT enabled
services.”
Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) was established as a statutory
body under the National Information Technology Authority, Uganda Act, 2009 as
one of the key players in the Information and Communications Technology Sector.
Its mandated is to coordinate, promote and monitor IT development within the
context of national social and economic development, with a vision as “a
facilitator of a knowledge-based, globally competitive Uganda where social
transformation and economic development is supported through IT enabled
services.”
Job Summary: The Human
Resource Manager will primarily manage and implement NITA-U’s Human Resource
Management and development programs in line with the labour laws, the
HRMM and best practices.
Resource Manager will primarily manage and implement NITA-U’s Human Resource
Management and development programs in line with the labour laws, the
HRMM and best practices.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Offer professional (technical) support and advice to
all stakeholders (Management, staff, and Board Committees) in line with NITA-U
Strategic Plan and HR Policy;
Offer professional (technical) support and advice to
all stakeholders (Management, staff, and Board Committees) in line with NITA-U
Strategic Plan and HR Policy;
·
The incumbent will draw work targets for the HR in
line with Human Resource Strategic Plan;
The incumbent will draw work targets for the HR in
line with Human Resource Strategic Plan;
·
Plan, budget and account for resources for Human
Resource activities in line with NITA-U Strategic Plan;
Plan, budget and account for resources for Human
Resource activities in line with NITA-U Strategic Plan;
·
Oversee the performance, training and development of
staff in line with the Human Resource Policy;
Oversee the performance, training and development of
staff in line with the Human Resource Policy;
·
The incumbent will be tasked with positioning NITA-U
as the employer of choice by implementing contemporary cost-effective HRM
practices in line with the HRMM and the relevant laws of Uganda;
The incumbent will be tasked with positioning NITA-U
as the employer of choice by implementing contemporary cost-effective HRM
practices in line with the HRMM and the relevant laws of Uganda;
·
Manage the implementation of procedures for
recruitment, confirmation, promotion, discipline and grievances in line with
relevant Human Resource policies;
Manage the implementation of procedures for
recruitment, confirmation, promotion, discipline and grievances in line with
relevant Human Resource policies;
·
Regularly review and monitor performance management
and control systems and recommend changes in light of changing environment in
accordance with Human Resource policy;
Regularly review and monitor performance management
and control systems and recommend changes in light of changing environment in
accordance with Human Resource policy;
·
Develop and oversee the implementation of mechanisms
that maintain the integrity and systematic flow of HR information and
communication;
Develop and oversee the implementation of mechanisms
that maintain the integrity and systematic flow of HR information and
communication;
·
Routinely review and guide NITA-U management on
optimization of the organizational structure and business model;
Routinely review and guide NITA-U management on
optimization of the organizational structure and business model;
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
·
The applicant should hold a good Master’s degree in
Human Resource Management/ Organizational Psychology/Business Administration
(HR Option)/ Management and Organizational Development;
The applicant should hold a good Master’s degree in
Human Resource Management/ Organizational Psychology/Business Administration
(HR Option)/ Management and Organizational Development;
·
Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma in Human
Resource Management and / or professional certification in Human Resource
Management will be an added advantage;
Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma in Human
Resource Management and / or professional certification in Human Resource
Management will be an added advantage;
·
Member of a recognized Human Resource Association in
Uganda.
Member of a recognized Human Resource Association in
Uganda.
·
At least seven years working experience in Human
Resource Management of which 3 (three) should have been at a management level.
At least seven years working experience in Human
Resource Management of which 3 (three) should have been at a management level.
·
Working knowledge of HR Information Systems and
Computer applications;
Working knowledge of HR Information Systems and
Computer applications;
·
Detailed knowledge of best practices in Human
Resource Management;
Detailed knowledge of best practices in Human
Resource Management;
·
Change Management Skills;
Change Management Skills;
·
Ability to work calmly under the stress of
conflicting deadlines and assignments as well as strong emotional maturity;
Ability to work calmly under the stress of
conflicting deadlines and assignments as well as strong emotional maturity;
·
Significant experience in advising and supporting
users, and management in the development, implementation of HR Policies in a
busy and large organization
Significant experience in advising and supporting
users, and management in the development, implementation of HR Policies in a
busy and large organization
·
Broad working knowledge of Labour laws of Uganda;
Broad working knowledge of Labour laws of Uganda;
·
Excellent organizational, attention to detail and
coordination skills
Excellent organizational, attention to detail and
coordination skills
·
Ability to build, lead, and work with teams,
exercise good judgment and maintain complete confidentiality;
Ability to build, lead, and work with teams,
exercise good judgment and maintain complete confidentiality;
·
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
(counselling skills shall be an added advantage)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
(counselling skills shall be an added advantage)
·
Good leadership and supervisory skills;
Good leadership and supervisory skills;
·
Excellent negotiation Skills.
Excellent negotiation Skills.
How to Apply:
All candidates
who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right personal
attributes are invited to complete and submit their application form, download
here, with a cover letter,
supported by curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, and
must specify day time telephone contact, postal and email addresses of both the
applicant and three referees, to the address below.
who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right personal
attributes are invited to complete and submit their application form, download
here, with a cover letter,
supported by curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, and
must specify day time telephone contact, postal and email addresses of both the
applicant and three referees, to the address below.
The Executive
Director,
Director,
National
Information Technology
Information Technology
Authority –
UGANDA (NITA-U),
UGANDA (NITA-U),
Palm Courts,
Plot 7A, Rotary Avenue (former lugogo bypass)
Plot 7A, Rotary Avenue (former lugogo bypass)
P.O. Box 33151,
Kampala-Uganda
Kampala-Uganda
Tel: 0417 801
038
038
Or via email:
[email protected] (application must not exceed 10MBs)
[email protected] (application must not exceed 10MBs)
Applicants must
also submit with their application verifiable evidence supporting previous
relevant appointments such as appointment letters and employment contracts.
also submit with their application verifiable evidence supporting previous
relevant appointments such as appointment letters and employment contracts.
Deadline: 30th September, 2015
(Not later than 17.00 hrs. Local Time).
(Not later than 17.00 hrs. Local Time).
NB: No application will be accepted without a duly
completed and signed standard application form (refer to above).
completed and signed standard application form (refer to above).
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