Job Title: Manager Human Resources
Organisation: Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Director Human Resources and Administration
About Organisation:
The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) is established under the PPDA Act No.1 of 2003 to develop standards and regulate procurement and disposal practices in respect of all Procuring and Disposing Entities which include Central Government Ministries and Departments, Local Governments, State Enterprises, Constitutional and Statutory Bodies and post primary training institutions.
Job Summary: To develop and implement the Authority’s Human Resource Strategies and policies that support achievement of the strategic plan.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the development and lead the implementation of the Human Resources strategy, annual HR work plan, and policies, ensuring they are aligned with the Authority’s strategic objectives and in compliance with employment laws.
- Coordinate HR operational functions, including manpower planning, employee benefits and rewards management, learning and development, and performance management.
- Manage HR Shared Service-related activities.
- Implement strategic HR initiatives such as succession planning, organizational culture transformation, workforce planning, and HR policy reviews.
- Identify and manage HR-related risks, ensure compliance with relevant laws and internal policies, and promote a conducive work environment that supports productivity and staff well-being.
- Manage the rollout of talent development programs, including mentorship,
- coaching, and leadership development, to build organizational capacity and enhance employee engagement.
- Interpret and apply HR policies and employment regulations, and provide technical support in resolving employee relations matters, grievances, and disciplinary actions.
- Conduct and coordinate HR benchmarking, comparator studies, and research on best practices, and provide recommendations to strengthen HR strategy and employer branding.
- Draft submissions to the Executive Committee and the Board.
- Provide Leadership to the departmental staff and handle all performance and HR related matters such as performance management, training and development, leave management and handling of disciplinary matters amongst others, and
- Undertake any other duties assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Honours Bachelors’ Degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development or Organizational Psychology, or Social Work and Social Administration or any other Social Sciences with Human Resources/Personnel Management as one of the subjects.
- A Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration (Human Resources Management), Organizational Development or Organizational Psychology, and
- Professional qualification in CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) or a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management or any related professional qualification in Human Resources.
Experience
- A minimum of Seven (7) years’ experience in Human Resources Management with a minimum of three (3) years at Senior Officer Human Resources level or above.
- Working Knowledge of the Employment Act 2006 and other relevant Labour Laws, and
- Working Knowledge of the Public Service Standing Orders 2021.
Skills and Competencies
- Demonstrable Leadership Skills,
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills,
- Very good Decision Making and Problem-Solving Skills,
- Strong Negotiation Skills,
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and networking skills, and
- Highly innovative and creative.
How to Apply:
Mandatory requirements for Applicants: –
- Apply ON-LINE.
- Scan, attach and submit on-line relevant documents (‘O’ Level, and ‘A’ Level Certificates, Degree Transcripts and Certificates).
- Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only Portable Document Format (PDF) is allowed;
Application Process:
- Visit the website https://recruitment.ppda.go.ug/jobs/Careers
- Click on Jobs
- Click on the job from the list of advertised jobs.
- Select job and click I’m interested in order to apply.
- Review your application and submit.
Emphasis: –
- Only on-line applications on the e-recruitment system will be considered.
- Only Candidates shortlisted for Written and/ or Oral Interviews will be contacted.
- Candidates shortlisted for Oral Interviews shall be required to bring along with them copies of original academic documents (“O” and “A” level Certificates, Degree Transcripts and Certificates) and a Valid National Identification Card.
- Applicants who shall not hear from the Authority on completion of the selection process should consider themselves unsuccessful.
- The Authority will carry out verification of all academic documents of successful candidates in order to confirm their authenticity. Any applicant established to have submitted forged document(s) shall be disqualified and charged in accordance with the laws of Uganda.
- Please note that any form of canvassing or lobbying will lead to automatic
- disqualification. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill available vacancies in the Authority. Applications should be filled and submitted ON-LINE not later than 11th February 2026. The link to the e- recruitment system can be viewed and accessed at https://recruitment.ppda.go.ug
Deadline: 11th February 2026
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Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 84