National Identification and Registration Authority Head Human Resource Jobs in Uganda
National Identification and Registration Authority Head Human Resource Jobs in Uganda
Overall Job Purpose To provide professional leadership in the management and development of the human resource of the Authority to ensure commitment, high morale and performance for the achievement of NIRA’s strategic goals and objectives at all levels. All this shall be done in accordance with the Employment Act and the Authority’s established policies and guidelines
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
Advises management on human resource issues and spearheads in the development and implementation of a human resource management and development strategy
Develops human resource management and administrative services policies, procedures and manuals for management’s approval, and provides guidance in their implementation and review
Leads his/her staff in developing departmental annual operating plans
Guides his staff and other directors and heads in the recruitment, selection and placement of qualified and competent staff
Ensures that employment appointment letters and contracts have been designed with the input of the Legal Officer
Participates in the annual operating plans and budgets of NIRA and ensures implementation of the same for HR and administrative services
Ensures that the performance management system is implemented in all departments and staff performance appraisal carried out according to existing policy and guidelines
Provides guidance to both management and staff on all matters pertaining to welfare, industrial and employee relations including terms and conditions of service.
Advises management on issues of institutional/organization development and participates actively in developing strategic and long range plans
Plays a leading role re-organization and restructuring of NIRA
Provides effective supervision to staff in the department modeling behavior and carrying out performance appraisal for them as set out in the HR policy manual procedures and regulations
Advises management on the need to review staff salaries and benefits
Performs any other duties assigned from time to time by the Executive Director
Person Specifications
A Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in Social Sciences or a related field from a recognized institution
A Master’s degree in Human Resource Management or Organizational Psychology or Business Administration or a related field from a recognized institution.
At least 10 years of experience in a HR managerial position in a reputable Public or Private organization 5 of which must have been at senior management level.
Membership to the Human Resource Managers’ Association is a must
High level of integrity.
Ability to effectively priorities and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment to drive results.
Knowledge of relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.
Flexibility to react effectively to unforeseen circumstances
Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multi-task
Analytical skills
Negotiation skills
Ability to lead and motivate co-workers
Ability to meet tight deadlines
IT literacy
Age: Not more than 55 years
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified persons should submit their applications clearly indicating the
position applied for to the Executive Director by email:
careers@nira.go.ug. Applications
should include detailed up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV), copies of academic and
professional certificates/ testimonials and a copy of a National Identity Card of the
applicant. The deadline for submission is 18th December, 2020 5: PM. Applications
received after the deadline will not be considered.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing or lobbying shall lead to disqualification.
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