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Talent and Skills Development Manager Job at Umeme Limited in Uganda
Our client Umeme Limited is a major investment of Actis’ Infrastructure 2 fund. Actis is a leading investor in the emerging markets, investing exclusively in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Presently Actis manages over US$4.8bn worth of investment on behalf of more than 100 institutional investors. The Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) of the United Kingdom, a UK Government-owned company, is the largest investor in Actis’ infrastructure 2 fund and as such has a relationship with Umeme Ltd indirectly through Actis.
As a responsible employer Umeme is committed to providing competitive employment terms to its employees, in addition to providing safe and reliable electricity, improving customer service, minimizing energy losses and operating in a cost effective manner. To help in achieving these goals Umeme is looking to recruit individuals with high integrity, dedication and commitment to fill the positions described below:
Talent and Skills Development Manager
The successful candidate will be responsible for the identification, planning and implementation of capacity-building initiatives in Umeme.
Key responsibilities
· Leadership and Talent pipelines/matrices – Working with HR Transformation Manager to understand people requirements for the organization over a mid to long term horizon
· Technical and non-technical skills development and training – Individual and group needs are (annually) identified, plans developed, approved, budgeted for; and implemented and evaluated.
· Be the custodian of Performance Management procedure and integrate all outputs into the Annual Training Plan to improve current employees performance and develop them for future roles
· Ensure Succession takes place through Talent Management policy, consultation and planning with HoDs
· Manage Promotions framework
· Career counselling, development, and management
· Manage all other Learning and development process such as experiential learning/job rotation, Education, In-service trainees, and bursars and graduates
· Put in place process to identify, track, grow and report on talent at all levels
· Identify and manage all sources and external vendors of learning, coaching, training and education
· Ensure that experienced talent is retained
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
· At least six (6) years relevant post qualification, at least three (3) of which must be in a leadership role
· Degree in Human Resource or other degree (Social Science, Commerce, Business Administration) coupled with post graduate qualification in Human Resource
· Preferably a Master’s degree or further post-graduate qualification specializing in a related field
· A thorough knowledge of Human Resource Management
· Competencies
· Customer Focus
· Highly Motivated
· Leadership Skills,
· Team Builder and Mentor,
· Strong interpersonal skill
· Excellent oral and written communication Skills
We are seeking professionals with high integrity, can be effective in a busy work place and who are outcome and solution focused.
How to apply:
To apply please send your CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees to the address or e-mail below. Please mark your application: “Umeme – Talent and Skills Development Manager”. E-mails must not exceed 2 MB.
Closing date is 5 PM on the 11th of July 2012
While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.