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Job Title:       Assistant Manager Human Resources

Organization:
National Animal Genetic Resources Center and Data Bank (NAGRC & DB)

Duty Station:
Headquarters – Entebbe, Uganda

Reports to:
Finance and Administration Manager

About US:

The National Animal
Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) was established by the
Animal Breeding Act, 2001. It is one of the statutory semi-autonomous bodies of
the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). Formation
of NAGRC &DB was part of the fulfilment of the aspirations in the National
Animal Breeding Policy (1997), document and the Action Plan for its implementation
providing guidelines to all actors in the animal breeding and production
value-chain. The actors included input suppliers, farmers, companies,
researchers, extension workers and civic leaders on suitable breeds for the
various ecological and production systems.

Job Summary: The Assistant Manager Human Resources will manage human resources and
staffing issues of the organization including pay roll etc.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·       
Bridge
management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other
issues

·       
Develop
and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business
strategy

·       
Manage
the recruitment and selection process

·       
Support
current and future business needs through the development, engagement,
motivation and preservation of human capital

·       
Develop
and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the
organization

·       
Nurture
a positive working environment

·       
Oversee
and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance

·       
Maintain
pay plan and benefits program

·       
Assess
training needs to apply and monitor training programs

·       
Report
to management and provide decision support through HR metrics

·       
Ensure
legal compliance throughout human resource management

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
ideal applicant must hold Master’s degree in Human Resources or Public
Administration

·       
People
oriented and results driven

·       
Proven
working experience as HR manager or other HR executive

·       
Demonstrable
experience with human resources metrics

·       
Knowledge
of HR systems and databases

·       
Ability
to architect strategy along with leadership skills

·       
Excellent
active listening, negotiation and presentation skills

·       
Competence
to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of
the company

·       
In-depth
knowledge of labor law and HR best practices

How to Apply:

All CVs,
applications and testimonials (including 3 work references) should either be
hand delivered or sent via the following email: careers@nagrc.go.ug and should
be addressed to:

The Executive
Director Attn:

Human
Resource/Administration,

National Animal
Genetic Resources Centre & Data Bank,

P.O. Box 183 Nsamizi
Road, Entebbe. Uganda

Note: Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted. This advert cancels the previous advert placed in the
New Vision of Monday 6th April, 2020. Therefore, jobs which don’t appear in
this advert but had previously been advertised should be considered withdrawn
with regard to this recruitment. Accordingly, applicants who responded in the
previous advert are encouraged to re-apply.

Deadline: 8^th July 2020

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