Job Title: Principal Human Resource Officer
Organisation: Local Government Finance Commission
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Local Government Finance Commission (LGFC) envisions “a Uganda with Financially Sustainable Local Governments that provide Efficient and Effective Services.” LGFC exists in order: “to Ensure Effective Mobilisation and Equitable Distribution of Financial Resources for Service Delivery in Local Governments.”
Job Summary: To coordinate, manage and implement policies, plans and programmes for effective execution of the administration and human resources functions in the Local Government Finance Commission.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide technical advice and guidance to the Management of the LGFC on matters of human resources management and development, in terms of policies, regulations, practices and procedures and disciplinary code;
- Deploy staff of the LGFC within Departments, Divisions, Sections and Units to meet their manpower needs;
- Oversee and coordination the needs assessment for Human Resource Development in the LGFC and develop appropriate human resource development interventions;
- Coordinate implementation of periodic Performance Review and Appraisal System (OPRAS) in the LGFC;
- Provide relevant information and data support and up-date records on various Human Resources in the LGFC;
- Coordinate the assessment of Human Resource Development needs for the LGFC and organize training and other human resource development programmes/interventions;
- Interpret and disseminate regulations concerning human resource including standing orders and other staff regulations as approved by the Commission;
- Coordinate implementation of periodic Performance Review and Appraisal System (OPRAS) in the LGFC;
- Maintain an up-to-date filling system and ensure proper disposal of records of the LGFC in accordance with the retention and disposal schedules.
- Facilitate general custodian services to include maintenance of office equipment, buildings and grounds for the LGFC;
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Administration, Management Science, Social Sciences, Human Resource, Commerce, Social Work and Social Administration, Business Administration or Development Studies from a recognized Institution;
- A Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or Management from a recognized Institution
Experience
- At least six (6) years working experience in human resource and administration in a government or reputable organization, three (3) of which must have been at Senior Level;
Competencies
Technical
- Ability to analyze issues;
- Administrative and management Skills;
- Planning organizing and budgeting skills;
Accountability
- Report writing and Presentation Skills.
- Computer literate;
- Behavioral
Innovative
- Effective communication
Time Management
- Interpersonal skills
Ethics and Integrity
- Ability to mentor juniors
How to Apply:
The interested applicants should submit hard copies of the application in triplicate specifying the position with a detailed curriculum vitae, cover letter, photocopies of academic certificates, and testimonials or may submit applications through LGFC Email: lgfc@lgfc.go.ug
Application should be submitted to the Secretary, Local Government Finance Commission, Workers House, 10th Floor, Northern Wing to be received not later than 5.00 pm Friday 5th June 2026
Deadline: 5th June 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 72