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Job Title:   Human Resources Specialist

Organisation: United States US Embassy, US Mission in Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Salary: UGX 120,348,384 /=

Position Number: Kampala-2024-029

About Organisation:

The United States Embassy in Kampala, Uganda has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years. Ambassador William W. Popp currently heads the U.S Mission to Uganda. The Mission is composed of several offices and organizations all working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador.

Among the offices operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:

• United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• Peace Corps

Job Summary: The Human Resources Specialist serves as a senior principal advisor to the HRO on a myriad of complex issues related to HR management. Is responsible for supervision and performance of the full range of personnel functions (LE Staff and American services) at post. This includes recruitment and onboarding of employees including third country nationals, if necessary; preparation of all types of personnel actions; placement and promotion of local employees; resignations and disciplinary actions; submission of classification requests of local positions to Regional Classification Center (RCC); participation in local wage surveys; maintenance of position control records for ICASS; staffing patterns; personnel records and files; and the preparation of periodic and non-recurring reports. Also, oversees personnel activities for American employees including processing of incoming and outgoing personnel. Supervision of subordinates is generally a component of these positions.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

• The applicants for the United States US Embassy Human Resources Specialist job should have hold a Bachelor’s degree (or host country equivalent) in Human Resources or Business Administration. Required.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management is required, plus at least one (1) year of supervisory experience is required.
• Substantive knowledge of USG policies, regulations and procedures are required. Knowledge of Chapter 3 FAH-2 H-200-FSN Compensation, and Chapter 3 FAH-2 H-400-FSN Position Classification of 3 FAH-2 (FSN Handbook), State Department and associated agency Personnel manuals and regulations is required.
• Thorough knowledge of local labor and social security laws as well as prevailing practices and customs as they apply to compensation, retirement, and other phases of personnel management is required.
• Good working knowledge of theories, concepts and practice of all aspects of HR Management: staff motivation, performance management, and position management in an organization.
• Good working knowledge of MS Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint programs is required. Skills in using tools such as MClass, Overseas Personnel System (OPS), and Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA).
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills are required.
• Good managerial skill, personality which inspires confidence in local national employees and permits the maintenance of effective working relationships with employees and supervisors are required. “This may be tested”
• Language: English level IV (Fluent) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required. “This may be tested”

How to Apply:

All those interested in working with the United States Embassy, US Mission in Kampala should send their applications online at the link below.

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Deadline: 16th July 2024

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