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Job Title:  People and Culture Specialist  

Organisation: Imagine Her

Duty Station: Seguku, Wakiso, Uganda

Reports to: Director of Operations

About Organisation:

Imagine Her is a local non-profit working with communities to accelerate the power and potential of women, girls, and youth as active leaders and social entrepreneurs, creating sustainable solutions within their communities.

Our purpose is to accessibly provide young, vulnerable women and youth with robust innovation skills and essential resources to create sustainable social ventures and social impact in Uganda. We envision a world where Ugandan women, girls, and youth actively harness their potential by initiating and advancing innovative and sustainable solutions to pressing needs in their communities.

Job Summary:   The People & Culture Specialist will play a vital role in shaping the organizational culture while managing human resources, providing data-driven performance, and enhancing employee engagement and development. He/she will also lead the development of the organization’s standard operating procedures. This position is critical in promoting a healthy workplace environment and ensuring that the organization’s values are reflected in all aspects of our work.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Talent Management Lead the employee lifecycle processes, staff communication, HR best practices, and diversity initiatives to ensure a diverse, engaged, and empowered workforce.

• Lead employee lifecycle processes (recruitment process, including but not limited to job postings, candidate screenings, onboarding, and interviews).
• Coordinate employee performance review process per the organization’s cycle and all areas related to performance management.
• Provide support and resources for employee well-being, including mental health and inclusive resources.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive benefit plan.
• Staff communication management.
• Provide expert-level to leadership on HR best practices
• Develop action plans based on employee feedback to address areas for improvement.
• Ensure our workforce is diverse, engaged, and empowered.

Culture Promote the organization’s culture;

• Develop and deliver a People and Culture Strategy in alignment with the organizational core values and vision.
• Design and lead initiatives, including research and diagnostics, to maximize the engagement of all employees and build organizational commitment to the desired culture

Compliance and Reporting

• Lead the interpretation of the organization’s policies, procedures, and the country’s labour laws to employees and relevant stakeholders;
• Offering essential support to our line managers concerning labour laws, work permits, and any other team needs.
• Ensuring employee compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations.
• Oversee the utilization and management of office assets
• Preparing and submitting required reports and documentation promptly.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources and any related field of study.
• Postgraduate training or master’s in Human Resources is an added advantage
• More than three years of working experience in managing human resources
• A high degree of professionalism and proven ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information
• Experience working in a non-profit organization
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to bring innovative approaches to People & Culture practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; clear, direct, and respectful communication abilities.

How to Apply:




All candidates should apply online by sending an updated CVs and cover letters as a SINGLE FILE to jobs@i-her.org

Deadline: 26th July 2024

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