Job Title: Principal Human Resource Officer – Learning and Development
Organisation: Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Manager Human Resource Department
About US:
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Cooperatives responsible for Standardization, Quality Assurance, Metrology (Measurement), and Laboratory Testing (SQMT) with the objectives of facilitating fair trade, promoting local industries and protecting consumers.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Manager Human Resource Department, the successful candidate shall be required to perform the following duties;
- Develop and implement training and development plans and budgets for all staff in accordance with competence gaps.
- Conduct training needs assessment (TNA) for staff, develop and implement an annual training curriculum for each group in line with organizational training policy.
- Prepare reports to management on career development needs of the organization and recommend where necessary, any modification of the existing system.
- Prepare and implement annual induction programs for the new staff in line with the annual recruitment plans.
- Develop training proposals tailored to staff needs and prepare and facilitate in training programs.
- Develop tools to monitor and evaluate the executions of the trainings in accordance with departmental plans.
- Review performance and learning appraisal records, identify competence gaps and track career growth plans annually in line with HR policy.
- Develop and implement capacity building strategies and succession plans in line with departmental needs and the Human Resources manual.
- Provide continuous guidance, assessment, coaching and counseling of staff as may be required, in line with the Human Resources Manual.
- Monitor the implementation of training and mentoring programs for staff to assess their quality and return on investment.
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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) Principal Human Resource Officer – Learning and Development job must hold a Master’s Degree in either Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration (Human Resource/Management options), SWSA, Social sciences from a recognized University/Institution,
- Honours Degree in either Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration (Human Resource Management option), SWSA, Social Sciences or related qualifications from a recognized University/Institution
- Membership to a recognized professional body will be an added advantage
- At least eight years of working experience in human resource management at least 3 of which should have served at a level of Senior Human Resource Officer in a reputable firm or Institution.
- Hands-on supervisory competencies with capacity to multi-task and deliver results efficiently with minimal supervision
- Proven people leadership and functional management competencies with hands-on skills in Risk Management and internal controls in the functional areas
- Be computer literate with skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet applications
- The successful candidate must have a high level of integrity and professionalism, Communication, Teamwork and Analytical skills.
- Age: Between 30 and 45 years
How to Apply:
All interested persons with the requirements are encouraged to apply as per the guidance below;
- Please follow the link, Click Here
- Use your email address for registration
- Fill in all tabs as per the application as required
- Attach your updated CV with mobile telephone numbers indicated, copies of academic qualifications, and national identity card under the tab for documents
- Complete your application by clicking ‘submit application’
- No hand delivered applications will be received
Please NOTE:
- Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
- UNBS does not request any payments at any stage of the recruitment and review process
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Deadline: 16th June 2023
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