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Uganda Road Fund (URF)invites applications from suitably qualified
individuals to fill the following posts:
Position Title:Human Resource Officer
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Organization:Uganda Road Fund (URF)
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Reports to:Manager Corporate Services
Application Deadline:Monday 23rd March 2015
Organizational Profile:
Uganda Road Fund (URF) is a body corporate established by tile Uganda Road
Fund Act 2008, to finance routine and periodic maintenance of public roads.
TheFund seeks to fill vacant positions at its Secretariat in Kampala, and
accordingly Manager Policy and Strategy
Role Definition
Responsible for tile formulation and implementation of the URF Human
Resource policies and development of an efficient, effective and productive
workforce that is motivated and capable of meeting URF strateqic
objectives/targets.
Key Responsibilities
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Responsible for day-to-day human resource management functions including
development, interpretation and dissemination of Human Resource policies to
staff. Develop and continuously review and update tile Human Resource Policies
and Procedures Manual.
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Prepare annual human resource forecasts and budgets in relation to
requirements, plan for and implement tile recruitment, retention and motivation
of staff.
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Develop and manage tile staff pertonnance appraisal system to ensure that
staff achieve the set targets; prepare periormance management reports to
Management. Identify tile training needs of staff, prepare and implement tile
training plan in accordance with the approved Training Policy.
·
Manage tile payroll in consultation with Fund Management Department and
ensure timely payment of staff salaries and emoluments.
·
Implement 1118 Human Resource policies, staff benefits, entitlements,
medical insurance and workman's compensation etc.
·
Develop and establish proper staff leave management procedures, best
practices and systems of staff absence management.
·
Develop and manage tile procedures and best practices of handling
discipline, time management, work and professional ethics, welfare matters and
employee exit management.
·
Regularly report on the Performance of the Human Resource function in
relation to the Annual Performance Pian.
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Perform any other duties assigned by Management from time to time.
Qualifications:
1.A Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Social Work and Social
Administration, B.Com (Human Resource option), Social SCiences, Organizational
Psychology.
2.Minimum of a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
3.A Master's degree in Business
Administration, Management or Puhlic Administration will be an added advantage;
4.Membersl1ip to a Human Resource/Public Administration related
Professional Association;
5.At least 5 year experience gained in a reputable agency especially in
tile Human Resource Management function.
Skills and Abilities:
i. Hiqh integrity, witl1l1ighlevels of confidentiality.
ii, Excellent communication skills, written and verbal; iii. Excellent analytical
skills, good oral and written skills iv. Computer literacy
v. Self-driven with a high sense of responsibility; vi. Leadership,
counseling and guidance skills
Age Limit :Not more than 45 years
Gross Salary: UGX. 6,000,000 p.m.
Mode of application:
Applications accompanied by
(i) a capability statement detailing
the applicant's general qualifications, adequacy for tile post or assignment
and illustrated personal experience in the East African region;
(ii) copies of testimonials;
(iii) detailed curriculum vitae showing experience and positions held;
(iv) current salary;
(v) 3 referees, including email and phone contacts; and
(vi) postal addresses, daytime
telephone contacts and email address of applicants should be submitted only in
hard copy to:
The Executive Dlrector,
Uganda Road Fund,5th Floor Twed Towers,
Plot to Kafu Road, P.O Box 7501, Kampala, Uganda
Tile deadline for submission of applications In hard copy (strictly) is
Monday 23rd March 2015 at 5:00 p.m.
Please note timt only snonusteo candidates will be contacted.
Any form of canvassing will result
in automatic disqualification.
The URF is an equal opportunity employer.
