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• Guide management on human resource issues and
  oversee the development and implementation of a human resource management
  and development strategy.
• Manage all Human Resources planning function
  for future acquisition, placements, retention and promotion of staff.
• Develop human resource management and
  administrative services policies, procedures and manuals for management’s
  approval, and provide guidance in their implementation and review.
• Play a focal role in leading the recruitment,
  selection and placement of qualified and competent staff.
• Prepare employment appointment letters and
  contracts for new staff in liaison with the Head of Legal.
• Design and run appropriate orientation and
  induction programmes for all new staff of the Authority.
• Keenly review and update job descriptions and
  specifications for all Job Grades and develop/ compile new ones for new
  job positions or where none exist.
• Actively participate in the preparation of
  annual operating plans and budgets of NIRA and ensure implementation of
  the same for HR function.
• Coordinate and advise on the performance
  appraisal of staff according to existing policy and guidelines and liaise
  with other heads to develop staff appraisal summary report outlining staff
  development and training plan for the ensuing period.
• Provide guidance to both management and staff
  on all matters pertaining to welfare, industrial and employee relations
  including terms and conditions of service.
• Carry out regular salary and benefits surveys
  and monitor the implementation of remuneration packages effectively.
• Plan and ensure the provision of adequate
  welfare services and facilities to all employees and advise management on
  staff discipline and other HR legislations according to the organisation
  policy.
• Develop annual leave schedules for all staff
  and coordinate the implementation of the same to ensure high level of discipline
  of staff and compliance with the policies and guidelines of the Authority
  in accordance with the Human resource, policies.
• Maintain a Human Resource Information System
  (HRIS) of accurate and complete staff records for improved management and
  decision making in line with the existing policies.
• Steer the process of organisational culture
  change in NIRA by developing a conducive environment for staff teamwork
  and compliance to NIRA’s core values in accordance with the human resource
  policies.
• Regularly monitor the implementation of
  remuneration packages and effectively manage the payroll (Spearhead staff
  engagements and motivation).
• Manage all staff issues related to welfare
  including, health and death.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned
  from time to time.

• The ideal candidate for the National
  Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) Head of Human Resource vacancy
  should hold an  Honours Bachelor’s
  degree in Human Resource Management, Social Sciences with personnel
  management and/or human resource management as a subject; or an Honours
  Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Possession of a Master’s degree or
  postgraduate diploma in Human Resource or Organisation Development or a
  related field will be an added advantage.
• Ten or more years’ working experience in HR
  management in a reputable Public or Private Organisation, five (5) years
  of which should have been at Senior supervisory level.
• Membership of a recognised Human Resources
  Association in Uganda will be an added advantage.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication
  skills.
• Proven leadership ability.
• Sound knowledge of Uganda’s labour
  legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks
  simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated, able to prioritise work and
  follow up tasks and issues to the end.
• Good computer literacy skills i.e. MS Word,
  Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

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