The Ugandan Jobline

• Improve HR systems, policies and procedures
  and contribute to their definition, elaboration and implementation
• Support initiatives geared towards creation
  of a safe, healthy and happy workplace
• The incumbent will also create and track
  employment contracts
• Maintain an active and organized data bank of
  applicants for various positions
• Develop procedures for staff retirement
  taking into consideration any packages that might come with it
• Maintain and update Field Staff HR Manual,
  working closely with other HR staff and legal Counsel to maintain legal
  compliance
• Develop Manual for any HR activities that
  fall outside of core HR manual

• Keenly review, standardize and prepare
  recruitment materials including job descriptions, job specifications,
  adverts and interview questions for positions to be filled
• Conduct short listing, coordinate and participate
  in interviews
• Manage all new hire employment forms
• Plan and conduct/coordinate new employee
  orientation including provision of information about policies, job duties,
  working conditions, wages, and opportunities for promotion and employee
  benefits etc.
• Coordinate and schedule staff Performance Appraisals

• Display in-depth knowledge of legal
  requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal
  risk and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Orient new international staff to Village
  Enterprise as well as to HR Policies and Procedures
• Work closely with Organization lawyers to
  ensure all international staff have work permits
• Ensure recovery of all organization items in
  possession of any staff departing from the organization

• Support the field management team with
  professional development goals for staff
• Ensure that all promotions are properly
  justified both in terms of performance and in terms of compensation.
• Manage disputes and grievances effectively
• Ensure exit interviews are carried out and
  appropriate records are kept when individuals leave the organization
• Work in liaison with different team leads to
  conduct Performance Reviews and develop appropriate tools for staff
  capacity building

• The applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s
  Degree from an accredited institution with relevant experience in human resources
  management (HRM), including recruitment and personnel management required.
• Two or more years of HR working experience
  required
• Broad knowledge and understanding of Uganda
  Labor laws
• Proven ability to implement and manage all
  aspects of HRM in line with current practices and trends
• Proven ability to gain the trust and
  confidence of colleagues and to handle confidential matters discreetly and
  have experience in conflict resolution
• Ability to competently assess priorities;
  manage a variety of complex activities simultaneously in a time-sensitive
  environment, and meet competing deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills and
  demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally and
  linguistically diverse staff
• Proven ability to successfully coordinate
  activities with senior management staff
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully on
  a team in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills
• Keen attention to detail.

• Updated resume / CV
• A cover letter describing yourself, and a
  list of references

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