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• Link HR key objectives and priorities to
  Country strategic objectives through developing HR key performance
  indicators in order to develop an informed and accountable HR management.
• Coordinate HR practices and priorities
  across the Country program in order to provide and reinforce the
  recruitment and ongoing development of a competent and efficient workforce.
• Advise senior management on legal, staff
  development and performance management issues;
• Participate in discussions about
  structure, organizational development and change initiatives in line with
  the Organisation strategic objectives.

• Reinforce HR planning with all AAH
  Uganda programmes;
• Monitor all Human resource activities in
  alignment with the HR strategic objectives;
• Compiling HR monthly reports and submit
  to the Country Director and the Regional Human Resource Manager (AAH-I
  HQ).

• Define all Human Resources training
  programs, and assigns the authority / responsibility of Human Resources
  and managers within those programs. Provides necessary career development
  guides and materials to managers and employees including workshops,
  manuals, and standardized reports.
• Lead the implementation of the
  performance management system that includes performance development plans
  (PDPs) and employee development programs.
• Establish an in-house employee training
  system that addresses Organizations’ training needs including; training
  needs assessment, new employee orientation, management development,
  maximized output cross-training, the measurement of training impact, and
  knowledge transfer.
• Assist managers with the selection and
  contracting of external training programs and consultants.
• Assists with the development of and
  monitor the spending of the corporate training budget.

• Establish and lead the standard
  recruiting and hiring practices and procedures necessary to recruit and
  hire AAH Uganda workforce in compliance with the legal provisions of the
  country.
• Participate in interviewing during
  recruitment processes for candidate and chair any employee selection
  committees and/or meetings.
• Participate in the development of JDs
  and contracts for employees joining AAH programmes.
• Develop and implement induction programs
  for new employees in collaboration with Project Managers.

• Formulate and recommend Human Resources
  policies and objectives for the Organization with regard to employee
  relations.
• Partner with management to communicate
  Human Resources policies, procedures, programs, regulations and labour
  related laws to the employees.
• Determine and recommend employee
  relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee
  relationship and promote a high level of employee morale and motivation.
• Manage employee communication and
  feedback through such avenues as Organization meetings, suggestion
  programs, employee satisfaction surveys, face to face meetings, and
  Intranet use.
• Monitor and advise managers and
  supervisors in the progressive discipline system of the Organization.
• Monitor the implementation of a
  performance improvement process with nonperforming employees.
• Review employee appeals through the
  Organizations’ complaint and grievance handling procedures.
• Review, guide, and approve management
  recommendations for employment terminations.
• Lead the implementation of Organization
  safety and health programs and monitor the tracking of Organizations’
  Safety and Health-required data.

• Participate in adjustment and
  improvement of the Organization wage and salary structure where needed,
  pay policies, and oversee the variable pay systems within the
  Organization.
• Lead competitive market research to
  establish pay practices and pay bands that help to recruit and retain
  superior staff.
• Coordinate Organization use of
  insurances, pension administration, and other staff benefits.

• Lead Organization compliance with all
  existing government, labor and legal requirements of the country.
• Direct the preparation of information
  requested or required for compliance with laws. Serves as the primary
  contact with the labour department and other government agencies.
• Protects the interests of employees and
  the Organization in accordance with Organizations’ Human Resources
  policies and governmental laws and regulations.
• Liaise with the organization’s legal
  consultant on all matters related to or require legal interpretation and
  reports to the management.

• HR standard procedures are achieved
  first time right
• Staffs have SMART objectives and
  performance reviews done on time.
• Employee relation issues are handled
  first time right
• Recruitments follow through the
  recruitment plan timelines
• Country management is briefed on new
  Labour laws implications
• Periodic HR reports are delivered on
  time
• Office seating arrangement meets the
  demands of the programme
• Office security and maintenance of
  furniture and fittings evident
• Timely contract confirmations, renewal,
  issue of notice and separation.
• Staff records are accurate and up to
  date
• Training needs analysis done immediately
  after the objective setting/performance review process
• All new staff oriented.
• Succession plans for key positions are
  developed and maintained

• The applicant for the Senior HR &
  Admin Officer must hold an advanced degree in Human Resource Management,
  Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Psychology, or any other
  related filed.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource
  Management, Industrial/ Organizational Psychology plus a Post Graduate
  qualification in a similar field from a recognized institution.
• At least five years’ experience in
  similar position.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of
  the Ugandan Labour laws
• A team player with excellent
  inter-personal and communication skills
• A good command of both written and
  spoken English
• Patient, understanding and of a pleasant
  character
• Computer literate with ability to use
  Microsoft Office
• Excellent Management, planning and
  organizing skills
• Committed to just workplace ethics,
  coaching, mentoring and developing others
• Able to build and develop capacity of
  others
• Commitment to the organizational values

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