Job Title:   Senior Manager Human Resource

Organisation: Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is a semi-autonomous agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities. UWA was established in 1996 and is managed in accordance with the Wildlife Act Cap 200.

Job Summary:   To provide strategic leadership and guidance in the Management of Human Resources of the Authority.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing technical guidance in the formulation, review and interpretation of HR policies, plans, strategies, guidelines, procedures and regulations for the Authority.
• Coordinating the development of human resource plans of the authority.
• Developing appropriate performance management systems for the Authority.
• Managing the payroll of the Authority.
• Taking lead and coordinating the deployment and transfer of staff in the Authority.
• Coordinating the development and management of a staff reward, motivation and retention strategy.
• Developing models of best practice for efficiency and effectiveness of the Human Resource.
• Coordinating the development of the collective bargaining and negotiation agreements with trade Unions.
• Coordinating the Implementation decisions of the Board
• Developing training strategies for the continuous professional development of staff.
• Conducting research and HR analytics for informed decision making.
• Establishing disciplinary and grievance management mechanisms for the Authority
• Coordinating the development of an effective and secure records management system.
• Coordinating the preparation of annual work plans and periodic reports;
• Supervising and appraising staff.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work and Social Administration, Arts, or Commerce (Management) or Business Administration (Human Resource) from a recognized University.
• A Master’s Degree in any of the above fields or Management Science Majoring in Human Resource Management or relevant professional qualification from a recognized Institution.

Experience

• At least twelve (12) years’ relevant working experience in HR practice, three (3) of which should have been served at the level of Manager, Human Resource from a reputable Organization.