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Job Title: Manager, Human Resources

Organisation: Microfinance Support Centre Ltd (MSC)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

 

Reports to: Head Human Resources

 

About US:

 

The Microfinance Support Centre Ltd (MSC) is a Government- owned institution incorporated in 2001 with a mandate to offer affordable credit and business development services to its target clientele. It is part of GOU’s effort to promote access to affordable financial services for increased employment and wealth.

 

MSC offers affordable credit through its network of 13 regional offices spread throughout the country as well as through its networks of over 160 Agency SACCOs.

 

Job Summary: The Manager, Human Resources will support the Institution in planning, development, management, and coordination of the human resource management function in the company.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

 

• Provide technical support to the Head of Department in operationalizing and standardizing HR procedures

 

• Support to manage talent (planning, diversity, acquisition, deployments etc.) in liaison with departmental heads across MSC.

 

• Develop organizational reward &compensation proposals

 

• Support the establishment of effective HR management systems following best practices.

 

• Support and guide the occupational health and safety committee.

 

• Support development staff at all levels to possess the skills, knowledge and experiences needed to fulfil the accomplishment of the set business objectives.

 

• Support to build a high-performance culture by delivering programs that recognize and reward critical skills, capabilities, experience and performance, and ensure that reward systems are market-based, equitable and cost-effective.

 

• Delivery of HR service and information to leaders, managers and staff is accurate, efficient, timely and cost-effective and human resource data is managed professionally.

 

• Manage the relationship between management and staff appropriately within a clear and transparent framework underpinned by the best practices and policies and ultimately by relevant employment law.

 

• Manage staff records system to improve the culture of good records management.

 

• Supports preparing human resource forecasts and budgets in line with the company’s HR requirements and making implementation plans.

 

• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisors.

 

Key Result Areas:

 

• Standardise and operationalise HR procedures.

 

• Organizational reward and compensational management.

 

• Effectively manage HR Information management systems.

 

• Support the institution’s Health and Safety Committee.

 

• HR Policies, plans and regulatory frameworks put in place

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

 

• Honours Degree in any of the following fields; Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Social Work and Social Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, Organizational Psychology or any other related discipline from a recognized University / Institution.

 

• Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Psychology or any other related field from a recognized University / Institution.

 

• Eight (08) years of progressive working experience in Human Resource Management practice or related field with at least 4 years of related work experience at the middle management level.

 

• Extensive knowledge in staff development, recruitment, organizational development, remuneration and benefits management, performance management, and employee relations among others.

 

• Candidates who have gained experience from large multinationals and financial institutions will have a unique advantage.

 

• Membership to an HR professional body will be an added advantage.

 

• Possession of relevant computer skills is a must.

 

Competencies/Person Specifications:

 

• Ability to demonstrate excellent leadership skills.

 

• Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of Microfinance / financial institution management.

 

• Ability to demonstrate analytical skills, clear decision-making ability, and highest standards of integrity.

 

• Ability to demonstrate objectivity and impartiality with concern for accountability and achieving results.

 

• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.

 

• Ability to influence and collaborate with different stakeholders.

 

• Ability to build and manage diverse teams.

 

• Ability to identify problems, obstacles and opportunities and initiate action or make recommendations.

 

• Ability to further the development of others

 

• Ability to generate new ideas, develop creative approaches anticipate and lead change.

 

How to Apply:

 

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae together with copies of certified academic certificates with at least 3 referees in properly sealed envelopes to the address given below clearly stating the job title applied for on the top right corner.

 

Address to:

 

The Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director,

 

The Microfinance Support Centre Limited,

 

Plot 32, Nakasero Road,

 

P.O. Box 33711 Kampala. Uganda

 

NB:

 

• Applicants are encouraged to submit their job applications earlier before the closing date. Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the status of their applications by March 25th, 2024.

 

• MSC is an equal opportunity employer and is open to transparent recruitment processes. Any form of lobbying /canvassing for support will lead to disqualification of the concerned candidate.

 

• Submission of falsified academic documents and/or false information regarding their experience and qualifications will lead to automatic disqualification and possible prosecution.

 

Deadline: 15th March 2024 by 5:00pm

 

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