Performance Evaluation Officer Career Jobs – Uganda Christian University (UCU)

Organisation: Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Duty Station: Mukono, Uganda
Reports to: Manager, Human Resource & Administration
About UCU:
Uganda
Christian University was founded when the historic Bishop Tucker Theological
College was promoted as a university in 1997. Bishop Tucker Theological College
trained clergy and educators during its 84-year history from 1913-1997. The
local chief, Hamu Mukasa, granted land for the college to operate in Mukono.
International partnerships were part of the College’s missionary history. The
Church Mission Society teamed with Ugandan leaders and others to assure the
College had the necessary intellectual and other capital. By the late 1990s,
the Church of Uganda sought to have a broader impact on society through the
higher education – not only of clergy but of other professionals as well. Uganda
Christian University was established in 1997.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • The Performance Evaluation Officer will coordinate
    the annual staff evaluation exercise across the whole University.
  • Develop, monitor and review performance
    improvement plans for poor or underperforming staff.
  • Develop a clear reward and recognition
    strategy for the different caliber of staff/job families.
  • Carry out refresher trainings for supervisors
    and staff regarding performance evaluation.
  • Conduct training needs assessment/analysis
    curved out of the evaluation exercise in the University by working closely
    with Deans and Heads of Departments to monitor and address performance
    gaps identified and also align job descriptions to the strategic plan of
    the University.
  • Develop, review and improve on the evaluation
    tools used in the University. Continuously develop instruments such as
    summaries/matrices to facilitate more efficient evaluation.
  • Carry out timely performance reviews for all
    staff on probation.
  • In charge of preparing quarterly reports to
    management regarding salary tier progression as a result of annual
    evaluation and staff performance.
  • Carry out reference checks for candidates
    being considered for employment in the University.
  • The incumbent will periodically conduct job
    evaluation and job analysis exercises.
  • Perform any other official duties as may be
    assigned by the Manager, Human Resource & Administration
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate for the UCU Performance
    Evaluation Officer job placement must hold a Master’s degree in any of the
    following disciplines: Human Resource Management or Business
    Administration (Human Resource specialization) or Industrial Psychology or
    Organizational Behaviour from a recognized accredited institution of
    Higher Learning.
  • The applicant must also hold a Bachelor’s
    degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management or
    Business Administration (Human Resource specialization) or Industrial
    Psychology or Organizational Behaviour or related area from a recognized
    accredited institution of higher learning.
  • A minimum of two (2) years’ post masters
    working experience in a busy Human Resource Department or Function.
  • Proficient computer skills especially in word
    processing, use of spreadsheets and PowerPoint and experience in using
    HRIMS will be an added advantage.
  • Previous experience in taking minutes.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills especially
    when dealing with staff and visitors.
  • Impeccable level of integrity with an
    excellent working ethic.
  • The applicant must also be a committed and
    mature practicing Christian
How to Apply:
All
qualified candidates should send two (2) copies of an application letter
clearly demonstrating suitability together with updated Curriculum Vitae and
three (Academic, Leadership, Pastoral) references. Please remember to attach
two (2) copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts to:
The
Manager, Human Resource & Administration,
Uganda
Christian University,
Pilkington
Building,
P.O
Box 4, Mukono, Uganda
Email to: jobs@ucu.ac.ug
Deadline: 22nd July 2016 by 5:00 pm

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