Manager, Human Resources Employment Opportunity – Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT)

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Job Title:   Manager, Human Resources  

Organisation: Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Institute Secretary

 

About US:

Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT) is a Public Tertiary Institution established by Statutory Instrument No. 79 of October 2005. The Institute is operated and managed by Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) the regulator of the Communications Sector in Uganda.

 

Job Summary:  The main purpose of the Human Resources Manager’s role will be to develop and implement appropriate human resources strategies as well as monitor implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines for the attraction, motivation, development, retention and engagement of a productive human resources workforce to ultimately enable the Institute improve its overall performance.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop and review human resource management policies, strategies, procedures and terms and conditions of service.
  • Prepare HR budgets and work plans and monitor their implementation
  • Provide technical advice and support to all staff through interpreting and ensuring adherence to human resource policies, strategies, procedures, rules and regulations
  • Assist and guide departments and units in developing their staffing strategies
  • Develop, implement, and measure individual and organizational success of activities and programs for sourcing, recruiting, hiring, orientation, and retention
  • Manage and monitor the implementation of the UICT performance management system and ensuring compliance with performance appraisals and guide career development of UICT staff
  • Develop training policies and manage the implementation of staff training and development programmes that increase employee capability and organizational knowledge
  • Design and administer systems and programs (e.g., base pay, benefits, incentive pay, leave, retirement) that support recruitment and retention efforts
  • Ensure UICT’s compliance with employment laws and regulations
  • Coordinate handling of staff grievances, investigations, follow up on disciplinary cases and manage Employee relations
  • Identify, assess, and prioritize risks, and coordinate economic application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability and/or impact of unfortunate events or to maximize the realization of opportunities
  • Manage Staff records, and develop knowledge about technology uses, trends, and innovations applicable to HR’s strategic goals and lead the automation/implementation of an electronic human resource Management System
  • Manage and coach the Administration department team to retain high calibre staff for better delivery of services





Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Social Science or related field in a Business or a relevant degree.
  • Post-graduate qualification preferably  a  Master  degree  in relevant  fields  and  leading  HR  certifications  will  be  an advantage requirement;
  • Knowledge and  skills  in  key  HR  Practices  notably  Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Performance Management, HR  Development,  Compensation  and  Benefits,  Industrial Relations,  Organisation  Design,  Change  Management,  Job Evaluation, Communication and culture.
  • Member of  the  Huma  Resource  Professional  Association  of Uganda
  • Must be an HR professional with at least five years of experience in a similar institution  or  business  environment  in  a  corporate organisation.
  • Proficient computer skills in using Human Resources Information Systems
  • Ability to provide and monitor customer service levels and take corrective action.
  • Knowledge of labour laws, court procedures, and any other relevant legislation
  • Ability to execute administrative and clerical procedures and systems, designing forms, and other office procedures.
  • Excellent interpersonal   skills   and   in  particular  listening, communication, negotiation and time management skills.
  • Experience in implementation of an ERP system would be an advantage.
  • Good specialised knowledge of the business processes in the company.
  • Strong Leadership qualities and Analytical skills.
  • Appreciation of  the  cross-functional  implications  of  an organisation as one system.
  • Good team player with strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Must have knowledge and experience in leading and supporting change in corporate environments

 

How to Apply:

All interested candidates should scan and submit applications indicating their telephone and email address to the Institute Secretary, P. O. Box, 7187, Nakawa Kampala, on bettes.nyongyera@uict.ac.ug. The email should clearly indicate the position applied for in the subject line and attachment should either be PDF or Microsoft Word document.

 

Attach detailed curriculum vitae indicating two professional and one-character referees indicating their contacts, certified copies of transcripts and certificates cited in the CV, proof of previous employment and a copy of National Identification.

 

Note:

  • Applications sent and received above 5:00pm will not be considered.
  • Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
  • Any form of canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification of a candidate.
  • Positions not provided for in this document or previously advertised should not be applied for.

 

Deadline: Friday 18th March 2022 by 5.00 pm

 

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