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Job Title:   Program Officer, Human Resource and Procurement

Organisation: Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Senior Program Officer, Digital Resources with a link to the Senior Program Officer, Systems

About Organisation:

The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), established by ten Vice Chancellors in 2004, is a consortium of universities in Africa. As of December 2022, membership stands at 170 universities in 40 countries. RUFORUM is registered as an International NGO (FORR78950) in Uganda and coordinated by a Secretariat hosted at Makerere University in Kampala. RUFORUM is registered as an International NGO (FORR78950) in Uganda and coordinated by a Secretariat hosted at Makerere University in Kampala. The organization evolved from its predecessor, the Forum on Agricultural Resource Husbandry (FORUM) program of the Rockefeller Foundation.

Job Summary:   The Program Officer Human Resource and Procurement will report to the Manager Finance and Administration and will be responsible for developing and implementing HR policies, managing recruitment and staff development, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and overseeing the administrative operations to support RUFORUM’s strategic goals. The Human Resource and Procurement Officer will be responsible for all procurement/contracts related matters that support the efficient functioning of the Secretariat. S/he will keep up with product and service trends and ensure that all procurements are undertaken in a transparent, professional and cost-efficient manner in compliance with best practice. S/he is expected to have strong interpersonal skills to promote both internal and external relations amongst staff and with product/service suppliers and will contribute to making the RUFORUM Secretariat a better place to work.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with RUFORUM goals, objectives and legal requirements
• Design and manage the staff development and performance management system to evaluate and improve employee performance
• Develop and implement initiatives to enhance staff engagement, motivation, and integration within the organization and ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws, regulations, and organizational policies
• Manage office facilities, procurement, and general administrative tasks to support the smooth functioning of the organization
• Develop and promote wellness programs to support the physical and mental well-being of staff

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, (with a bias in Human resource and procurement), Public Administration, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Professional certification in HR (e.g., CIPD, SHRM) is highly desirable.
• Legal knowledge for labour laws and contract knowledge will be an added advantage
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in human resource management and administration, preferably in an academic, research, or non-profit organization.
• Proven ability to lead procurement, HR initiatives and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership and skills in handling employee relations issues, conflict resolution, and fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Ability to analyze HR metrics and data to inform decision-making and improve HR practices.
• Familiarity with HR information systems and other relevant software. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and ethical standards in handling HR and administrative matters.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and to understand and address the needs of diverse stakeholders.

How to Apply:

Applications with detailed curriculum vitae (in pdf form), copies of certificates, transcripts, names of three referees and the applicant’s Address; daytime telephone contact should be sent online to our E-mail with the subject: Appointments in RUFORUM followed by the Job title “Appointments in RUFORUM: state the post you are applying for”

Email address: jobs@ruforum.org

Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Deadline:  30th August 2024

Note: Applications will continue to be received and considered until the right candidate is identified

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