Senior Manager Human Resources and Administration Employment Opportunity – Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA)

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Job Title:    Senior Manager Human Resources and Administration

Organisation: Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA)

Duty Station:  PPDA Headquarters, Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Executive Director

 

About US:

The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) is established under the PPDA Act No.1 of 2003 to develop standards and regulate procurement and disposal practices in respect of all Procuring and Disposing Entities which include Central Government Ministries and Departments, Local Governments, State Enterprises, Constitutional and Statutory Bodies and post primary training institutions.

 

Job Summary: The Senior Manager Human Resources and Administration will provide overall leadership to the HR and Administration Functions Strategy development and effective implementation in line with PPDA’s Strategic Plan in order to achieve the mandate of the Authority.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the development and implementation of the Authority’s Strategic Plan and the Annual Human Resources and Administration Work Plans
  • Develop and review HR policies and procedures in the Authority.
  • Lead the process of HR Budget and Manpower Planning.
  • Oversee the administration of HR programs including but not limited to performance management, compensation and benefits, talent management, employee productivity, employee engagement, training and development, health and safety, and disciplinary matters.
  • Develop and implement an Annual Training Plan.
  • Conduct human resources surveys and policy benchmarks with comparator organizations to support the Authority’s HR Strategic Objectives.
  • Oversee the management of HR and Administration risks in coordination with the Risk Management Unit and ensure compliance with HR policies and Employment Laws.
  • Conduct research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and appropriate metrics from the Authority’s HR Systems.
  • Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in HR, talent management, employment laws and apply this to communicate changes in policy and practices.
  • Supervise the administrative function of the assets of the Authority including but not limited to the development, implementation and review of administrative systems, policies and procedures.
  • Supervise the administration of facilities, their operation and maintenance.
  • Provide Leadership to the departmental staff and handle all performance and HR related matters such as performance management, training and development, leave management and handling of disciplinary matters amongst others
  • Undertake any other assignments as may be directed from time to time.




Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development or Organisational Psychology, or Social Work and Social Administration, Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, Commerce, or any other related qualification.
  • Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Organisational Development, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related courses.
  • Professional qualification in human resource such as CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) OR a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management.
  • A minimum of 10 years of working experience of which 4 must be at HR managerial level or administration in a comparable entity.
  • Working knowledge of the Employment Act, 2006 and other relevant labour laws.
  • Working Knowledge of the Public Service Standing Orders, 2021.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
  • Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
  • Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s Human Resource Information System.

 

How to Apply:

  • All candidates should send a completed application form, Download Here and the relevant academic documents to; recruitment@ppda.go.ug with the job position applied for as the subject
  • The attachments should be limited to the following documents; a duly filled application form, National ID, O-level and A-level Certificates, Honours (1st Class and 2nd Class Upper Degree.
  • Applicants for the Regional Positions should be residents of the Region (Central, Western, Eastern or Northern) and provide a recommendation letter from LC 1 Chairperson as evidence.
  • All attachments should be sent as one file in PDF format.
  • The subject of the email should be ‘Application for the Position of…” (indicate the position applied for)

 

Deadline: 30th September 2022 by 5:00pm

 

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