JOB DETAILS:
PROJECT BACKGROUND:
The USAID Feed the Future Uganda Water and Food Systems(WFS) Activity s a five-year activity (2023-2028) implemented by the Development Iternatives Incorporated (DAI Global LLC) as a lead partner with unding from USAID Feed the Future in partnership with Catholic Relief ervices, Stantec, Market Share Associates, and the International Water anagement Institute. The Activity aims to inclusively and equitably improve food and water security in the Kyoga Basin in Northeastern Uganda, specifically three watersheds - Lokok, Awoja, and Lokere, by empowering individuals and communities to mitigate and adapt to shocks and stressors in order to improve livelihoods, maintain nutrition and health wellbeing, address drivers of conflict, and reduce reliance on humanitarian assistance.
The activity aims therefore to achieve results under the following development objectives:
• Improve water supply and integrated water resource management.
• Increase equitable access to sanitation and hygiene services for households and schools.
• Improved agriculture-based livelihoods.
• Increased consumption of nutritious foods among women and children.
• Expanded access to financial resources for women, men, youth, indigenous people, and marginalized groups.
• Improve local capacity to manage shocks and stressors.
The WFS Activity is currently seeking for candidates to fill in the job vacancies listed below. To apply, submit a cover letter and CV online through the FORMSITE job application links provided for each position. The deadline for applications is October Il, 2024 at 5:00pm (EAT)

The Senior Human Resources Manager will support the project team in all HR activities, including staffing, recruitment, employee relations, performance reviews, benefits, retention, and capacity development, in line with DAI's policies and USAID requirements. S/He will work with senior leadership to oversee the staffing plan and onboarding process, ensuring project activities are optimally resourced for talent and retention. Other responsibilities include maintaining employee records, implementing an annual review plan, providing HR guidance, and supporting staff learningand development. The Senior HR Manager will supervise the HR team, including the HR Officer.

Job Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in human resource management or related field; an advanced degree or a Senior Professional in Human Resource -International (SPHRi) certification is preferred, Minimum of 10 years work experience in Human Resources, prior experience working on USAID or other donor-funded projects, Prior experience working in Uganda, Prior experience in leadership development, Knowledge of Uganda Labor Law and/or Legal Regulations on labor is required, Professional proficiency in English is required, and proficiency in local languages is preferred.