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UEGCL seeks to fill the following vacant position:
Position Title:Human Resource Manager
Duty Station: kampala,nakasero
Organization:Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd( UEGC)
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Reporting to : Chief Executive Officer
Application Deadline:23rd January, 2015 at 5.00 p.m.
Background Information:
We are a limited liability Company incorporated in March 2001 under the
Companies Act, 2012 on the basis of the Public Enterprises Reform and
Divestiture Act, Cap 98 and Electricity Act, Cap 145 respectively. UEGCL is
wholly owned by the Government of the Republic of Uganda. Our Head Office is
located in Kampala.
UEGCL’s key role is to – carry on the business of electric power generation
and sale within Uganda or for export to neighbouring countries; build, operate
and maintain Electricity Generation Plants; monitor the operation and
maintenance of its Concessioned Assets
– Nalubaale and Kiira Power Stations; provide Technical Support as and when
required by the Government of the Republic of Uganda through the Ministry of
Energy and Mineral Development; organize, support, encourage and maintain
training facilities in technical and
related fields, amongst others.
Key role :
To manage the Human Resources
Department of the Company delivering on the functions of human resources
planning and management, human resources development, performance
management, compensation & benefits, recognition & reward systems,
employee relations, professional advisory support to line managers in the
development and retention of the suited human capital and the overall
positioning of the Company’s human resources in supporting the attainment of
the Company’s strategic goals.
The role will form part of the Senior Management Team.
Job Description
(a) Human Resource planning for the Company to support the attainment of
the strategic objectives set by the Board from time to time
(b) Development and implementation of a suited training and development
strategy for the Company
(c) Managing Organizational effectiveness
(d) Development and implementation of a comprehensive strategy for the
management of the Company’s Knowledge
(e) Development and implementation of employee performance and productivity
strategies
(f) Development and implementation of a recognition and reward systemg)
Provision of advisory support to Management on matters related to the
development and retention of the Company’s human capital
(h) Strategic deployment of human capital to support the changing business
requirements of the Company
(i) Development and implementation of an effective grievance management
system and disciplinary mechanism for the Company
(j) Preparation of Human Resource related Reports, budgets and work plans
(k) Development and Implementation of performance appraisal system
(l) Identification of knowledge and skills gaps in the company from time to
time and advising Management on the same
(m) Assisting the Internal Audit function in identifying, mitigating and
management of Human Resource related risks
(n) Development, review, updating and implementation of relevant Human
Resource and Employee relation policies in liaison with the Company Secretary
(o) Management of employee cost controls
(p) Development and administration of a competitive compensation and
benefits structure for the Company
(q) Establishment and maintenance of Human Resource Information Systems
(r) Assisting the Company Secretary in ensuring the compliance with Laws,
Regulations, rules relating to Human Resource Management issues and the
management of the Employer-Employee relations
(s) Development and implementation of a comprehensive Exit Procedures
System
(t) Development and administration of effective recruitment systems
(policies , processes and tools) in order to attract the right talent, skills
and competencies for the Company based on the changing business requirements
(u) Management of Restructuring, downsizing processes as and when required
(v) Responsible for occupational, health and safety of the staff and
development and administration of the requisite systems
(w) Identify the ethical and social responsibility requirements for the
Company and its employees and develop suited systems
(x) Advising Management and staff on matters related to Human Resource
Management
Key result areas
• Job Satisfaction
• Suited organisational structure
• Suited Human Capital
• Training and development strategy
• Employee Satisfaction and Engagement
• Recognition and Reward system
• Human Resource Information Systems
• Compliance with Human Resource related Regulatory requirements
• Effective recruitment systems
• Effective performance and productivity management systems
• Competitive compensation and benefits structure
• Timely Human Resource related Reports
• Human Resource Plans
• Optimal utilisation of the Company’s Human Capital
• Human Resource Work plans and budgets
• Establishment of a fully fledged Human Resource Department
• Comprehensive Exit Procedures
• Human Resource and Employee Relations Policies
• Timely professional support/advice on Human Resource
Management issues
• Timely performance appraisal reports
• Retention strategy in place
• Grievance management strategy
• Optimised human resource costs
• Ethical and Social Responsibility System
Competences
• Integrity
• Effective communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Hands on experience in supporting business at strategic level
• Good human relation skills
• Good technical skills
• Conceptual and design skills
• Experience in managing diversity
• Knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations relating to Human Resource
Management
• Knowledge and experience in modern Human Resource Management &
Development best practices
• Ability to understand performance appraisal processes
• Experience in a Senior Management role for at least four years
• Team Player
• Staff Supervision skills
• Effective Writing skills
• Planning skills
• Mediation and counselling skills
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related discipline like
Social Sciences, Business Administration
• Masters Degree in Human Resource Management is a must
• Relevant professional qualification in Human Resource Management will be
an added advantage
• At least seven years experience in handling Human Resource Management
matters at Senior Management Level
• Experience in using Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and MS
Office applications
• Minimum age of the applicant should be 35 years
The position shall be on fixed term contract basis for a duration of three
(3) years.
Mode of application:
The position shall be on fixed term contract basis for a duration of three
(3) years.
Interested persons should submit
their applications with copies of their academic documents and detailed CV
indicating two referees and their full addresses physically to:
The Chief Executive Officer Uganda
Electricity Generation Company Ltd 3rd Floor,
UEDCL Tower, Plot 37 Nakasero Road
P.O. Box 75831, Kampala
The deadline for receipt of applications is 23rd January, 2015 at 5.00 p.m.
Salary and benefits:
Quite an attractive and competitive package commensurate with the position,
and in line with UEGCL salary structure
