UICT Vacancy 2023 – Manager, Human Resources  

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and review human resource management policies, strategies, procedures and terms and conditions of service.
• Prepare HR budgets and work plans and monitor their implementation
• Provide technical advice and support to all staff through interpreting and ensuring adherence to human resource policies, strategies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Assist and guide departments and units in developing their staffing strategies
• Develop, implement, and measure individual and organizational success of activities and programs for sourcing, recruiting, hiring, orientation, and retention
• Manage and monitor the implementation of the UICT performance management system and ensuring compliance with performance appraisals and guide career development of UICT staff
• Develop training policies and manage the implementation of staff training and development programmes that increase employee capability and organizational knowledge
• Design and administer systems and programs (e.g., base pay, benefits, incentive pay, leave, retirement) that support recruitment and retention efforts
• Ensure UICT’s compliance with employment laws and regulations
• Coordinate handling of staff grievances, investigations, follow up on disciplinary cases and manage Employee relations
• Identify, assess, and prioritize risks, and coordinate economic application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability and/or impact of unfortunate events or to maximize the realization of opportunities
• Manage Staff records, and develop knowledge about technology uses, trends, and innovations applicable to HR’s strategic goals and lead the automation/implementation of an electronic human resource Management System
• Manage and coach the Administration department team to retain high calibre staff for better delivery of services

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Social Science or related field in a Business or a relevant degree.
• Post-graduate qualification preferably  a  Master  degree  in relevant  fields  and  leading  HR  certifications  will  be  an advantage requirement;
• Knowledge and  skills  in  key  HR  Practices  notably  Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Performance Management, HR  Development,  Compensation  and  Benefits,  Industrial Relations,  Organization  Design,  Change  Management,  Job Evaluation, Communication and culture.
• Member of  the  Human  Resource  Professional  Association  of Uganda
• Must be an HR professional with at least five years of experience in a similar institution  or  business  environment  in  a  corporate organization.
• Proficient computer skills in using Human Resources Information Systems
• Ability to provide and monitor customer service levels and take corrective action.
• Knowledge of labour laws, court procedures, and any other relevant legislation
• Ability to execute administrative and clerical procedures and systems, designing forms, and other office procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal   skills   and   in  particular  listening, communication, negotiation and time management skills.
• Experience in implementation of an ERP system would be an advantage.
• Good specialized knowledge of the business processes in the company.
• Strong Leadership qualities and Analytical skills.
• Appreciation of  the  cross-functional  implications  of  an organization as one system.
• Good team player with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must have knowledge and experience in leading and supporting change in corporate environments

How to Apply to UICT Vacancy:

All interested candidates should scan and submit applications indicating their telephone and email address to the Institute Secretary, P. O. Box, 7187, Nakawa Kampala, on bettes.nyongyera@uict.ac.ug. The email should clearly indicate the position applied for in the subject line and the attachment should either be a PDF or Microsoft Word document.

All candidates should send their updated CVs and application letters via Email to: Dan.Kitamirike@jubileeuganda.com

Tel: +256754900901/ +256784701294 for any inquiries

NOTE:

• Applications sent and received above 5:00pm will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
• Any form of canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification of a candidate.
• Positions not provided for in this document or previously advertised should not be applied for.