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Job Title:   Principal Human Resource Officer

Organisation: National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO)

Duty Station: Entebbe, Wakiso, Uganda

About the Company:

The National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) is mandated to coordinate, oversee and guide agricultural research in Uganda. The organisation is made up of a Council as its governing Body, a Secretariat for its daily operations. and 16 Public Agricultural Research Institutes (PARIS) under its policy guidance.

Job Summary:  To implement and ensure compliance with human resource policies and procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and propose strategies, policies, procedures and processes for successful delivery of employment services.
• Develop plans for effective talent acquisition, staff entitlements and benefits management, and delivery of Human Resource operational transactions.
• Review and monitor the day-to-day operations of the unit, ensuring that all standards are met and procedures are followed.
• Identify trends and emerging issues to report on risks and key performance indicators and propose improvements for the unit’s service delivery efficiency;
• Develop, propose, and implement new work methods and procedures for the unit.
• Establish quality control mechanisms through client surveys and periodic data quality assurance reviews for continuous improvement of service delivery;
• Redesign systems to improve the experience of managers and staff in using HR tools and increase productivity and efficiency for all HR activities with an emphasis on e-HR and simplification.
• Optimise use of HR Digital systems to ensure provision of accurate and timely data analytics to lead a data driven Directorate for evidence-based management of talent acquisition, performance management, operational transactions, entitlements and benefits, staff development, HR planning, retention and turnover.
• Contribute to the formulation of operational and programme budgets and monitor effective execution to meet HR commitments.
• Ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the HR records management and HR service centre/helpdesk systems in terms of timeliness, confidentiality and accessibility amongst others.
• Coordinate the recruitment and selection process and serving as secretary to the Interview panels.
• Perform any other Human Resource duties assigned by the Director.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Applicants should hold an Honours Degree in Human Resource Management or a degree in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Development Studies or Business Administration with Human Resource Management as a module.
• Post-graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management.
• Master’s Degree in Management Studies, Public Administration, Human Resource Management or Business Administration
• Must have at least 10 years progressive experience in managing human resources, three (3) of which must have been obtained at senior level.
• Professional certification in Human Resources from a recognised institution is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in talent acquisition and change management, salary and benefits development and reviews, data retrieval and analysis.
• Age limit: Applicants should not be more than 45 years of age for Principal Officers.

How to Apply:

Interested persons with the above requirements should download NARO Job Application Form 2. Attach a recent passport photo and

fill it in triplicate; attach detailed curriculum vitae with copies of academic certificates and testimonials to the undersigned not later than 5.00 pm on Friday, 29th November 2024.

The application form, CV, photocopies of academic certificates, and testimonials should be submitted to the undersigned to reach him no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday 29th November 2024.

Applicants are advised to quote the reference number of the post applied for on the top-left hand corner of the envelope.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and notified via NARO website, telephones and e-mail addresses as provided on the CV. Short-listed candidates will be required to provide certified copies of their Academic Qualifications.

Tenure of Office: The tenure of office is a 5-year contract renewable upon satisfactory performance.

For other positions, applicants should not be more than 40 years of age

Only applications responding to this advertisement and its attendant timelines will be received.

The Director General,

National Agricultural Research Organization,

Plot 11-13, Lugard Avenue,

Entebbe – Uganda

Deadline: 29th November 2024

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