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• Provide leadership in the development, promotion and implementation of
  HR Strategy / policy that guides staff behaviour, conduct, and commitment
  to achieve organizational mission and objective.
• Prepare department’s Annual Plan & Budget to complement HR/OD
  strategy and policy.
• Coordinate with the relevant departments to ensure procedures,
  practices and processes are in place to support strategic work and
  directions.
• Regularly and continuously conducts organizational diagnostic
  surveys to identify system, structural gaps and recommend appropriate OD/
  HRD interventions.
• Build and promote leadership and managerial competencies of HR/OD
  staff by assigning higher level responsibilities as and when needed.
• Benchmarks HR/OD policy and best practices from SOS National
  Associations and other similar organizations.

• Establish the HR needs for the organisation in consultation with the
  ND, NO Functional Heads and Programme Directors.
• Leads workforce reviews, development and planning processes, as well
  as the development of HR strategies and objectives for the National
  Association.
• Develops and delivers plans and processes for staff recruitment,
  including induction and orientation;
• Leads staff interviews and establishes interview panels ensuring
  that panels are well-balanced.
• Processes staff employment documentation including offer /
  appointment letters, contracts and job descriptions based on established
  staff employment policies and procedures.

• Design, implement, and manage salary classification and compensation
  programs.
• Conduct analysis of compensation and benefits within company.
• Prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions, and salary
  scale.
• Develop job descriptions for various positions and determine
  appropriate base pay.
• Analyze surveys to ensure appropriate compensation across all
  departments.

• Manage core Performance Management and feedback processes.
• Develop manager capability on employing these processes in obtaining
  results.
• Ensure accurate and written job descriptions with clear job
  accountabilities reporting lines and career paths
• Ensure that appraisals are carried out in a timely and effective
  manner and follows up on the practice of staff performance evaluations by
  project managers,
• Works with line managers to implement recommended actions on cases
  of persistent poor performance.
• Promotes a performance culture within the organisation.

• Support professional development of all staff, including
  strengthening capacity, building skills and delegating authority to
  support professional growth.
• Develop training plans and programs; organize training sessions,
  workshops, and activities across the National Association.
• Manage the approved Training budget, ensuring all operational
  activities are conducted within the approved budget.
• Seeks / produces reports after every training event to be utilised
  as references when assessing the effects of training and in following up
  after-training needs.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and opportunities for HR staff growth
  and career plans.

• Provide apt advice and counsel to Line mangers on talent management,
  performance management, conflict resolution and other areas of employee
  relations.
• Facilitate and guide various stakeholders on corrective actions,
  grievances, conflicts and disciplinary procedures
• Ensure resolution of all staff welfare issues within agreed
  timelines.

• Review and update HR/OD Policy to ensure consistent implementation,
  interpretation, communication and compliance.
• Review current policy practices, interpretation and compliance
  ensuring good participation of staff teams, Management and the Board of
  Trustees.
• Advises the National Director on major changes in HR policy and
  ensures compliance with both SOS-KDI policies as well as the Uganda Labour
  Laws.
• Regularly and continuously conduct organizational diagnostic surveys
  to identify gaps calling for system change, structure and recommend
  appropriate OD/ HRD interventions.

• Works with the National Director to develop and facilitate corporate
  functions such as organisation wide meetings and the whole working of the
  National Office setup and operations.
• Supervise preparation of department’s reports, staff update and
  monthly update
• Performs other duties as assigned and deemed necessary under the
  direction of the ND.

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree with Master’s degree and
  / or Post graduate diploma in HRM/HRD/OD
• At least five years of relevant work experience at senior level
• A track record with sourcing, recruiting and closing extraordinary
  talent
• Strong program management skills
• Experience with defining and presenting recruiting and pipeline
  metrics and data
• Working knowledge of Uganda labour laws and regulations
• Excellent computer, interpersonal and team working skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural work environment
• Ability to facilitate and champion change in an organization
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment and maintain confidentiality
  and discretion
• Ability to engage and work with Partners and stakeholders

• Courage: We take action
• Commitment: We keep our promises
• Trust: We believe in each other
• Accountability: We are reliable partners.

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