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Job Title: Director Human Resources and Administration

Organisation: Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reference: PAU/HR&A/090/200

About US:

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) is a statutory body established under Section 9 of the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production Act 2013, and in line with the National Oil and Gas Policy for Uganda which was approved in 2008. The PAU’s mandate is to monitor and regulate the exploration, development and production, together with the refining, gas conversion, transportation and storage of petroleum in Uganda. This includes ensuring that petroleum operations in Uganda are carried out in accordance with the relevant laws, regulations, guidelines, statutes and in line with international best practice for the petroleum industry.

Job Summary: The Director will provide overall leadership in strategy development and effective implementation of the Human Resources and Administration functions in line with PAU’s Strategic Plan to achieve the mandate of the Authority. The Director Human Resources and Administration will report to the Executive Director.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively participate and contribute to the development of the Authority’s Strategic Plan.
• Drive the overall development of the Human Resources Strategy and provide strategic guidance in its implementation.
• Draw up annual work plans for the Human Resources and Administration Sections and ensure their effective implementation.
• Lead the process of Human Resources Budgeting and Manpower Planning
• Develop and implement an Annual Training Plan in line with the Strategic and Annual Work plans.
• Oversee the management of Human Resources and Administration risks in coordination with the Risk Management Unit and ensure compliance with Human Resource policies and employment laws.
• Develop and review Human Resources policies and procedures in the Authority and conduct Human Resource HR surveys and policy benchmarks with comparator organizations to support the Authority’s Human Resources Strategic Objectives.
• Lead in the development and implementation of strategies to provide administrative and logistical services to support the smooth running of all Authority business operations, including but not limited to the administrative systems, policies and procedures and tracking/reporting on all construction projects.
• Oversee the operations of the Authority fleet, stores, and other organizational assets.
• Lead the review and monitoring of policies and systems relating to the management of the Authority’s land and properties to ensure adequate performance.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, reward management, employment laws and apply this to communicate changes in policy and practices
• Provide leadership to the Directorate staff.
• Handle all performance and human resources related matters such as performance management, training, and development, leave management and handling of disciplinary matters amongst others.
• Drive the preparation of Human Resources Data Analytics and their reporting to Board, Management, and all staff, along with other human resource related matters.
• Ensure appropriate maintenance and management of the Authority’s corporate records (non-petroleum data), information, and registries.
• Undertake any other assignments as may be directed from time to time.

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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal applicant must hold an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development or Organizational Psychology, or Social Work and Social Administration, Law, Business Administration, Commerce, or any other related qualification.
• Master’s Degree   in   Human   Resources   Management,   Organizational Development, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration (with a specialization in Human Resources Management or related courses).
• At least Twelve (12) years of relevant working experience in a reputable and comparable organization, five (5) of which must have been at a Human Resource managerial level.
• Working knowledge of the Employment Act 2006, and other relevant labor laws
• Working knowledge of the Public Service Standing Orders, 2021.
• Leadership skills.
• Decision-making skills.
• Stakeholder Management and Engagement skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a busy environment.
• Report Writing skills.
• Results Oriented.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• People Management skills.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online by clicking on the link below.

Click Here (Register) -> Proceed to Application

NOTE:

• ONLY online applications will be considered.
• Applicants are required to scan and attach CERTIFIED copies of the required academic documents only e.g. Degree, Transcript, Diploma, A-level and O-level certificates and PLE results slip.
• Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Authority.
• Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.
• All appointments shall be subject to a probationary period of not more than six months and subsequent confirmation in service will be based on satisfactory performance of the individual.

Deadline: 5^th December 2022 by 11:59 pm.

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