Job Title: Human Resource Officer
Organisation: Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL)
Duty Station: Karuma, Uganda
Reports to: Human Resource Manager
About US:
Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) is a Public Limited Liability Company incorporated in March 2001 under the companies Act (Cap 110), the Laws of Uganda and in conformity with the Electricity Act, 199 UEGCL started operation on 1st April 2001 and is wholly owned by the Government of the Republic of Uganda, with the head office located in Kampala. The mandate of UEGCL is to establish, acquire, maintain and operate electricity generation facilities as well as promote Research and Development in the Electricity generation sector while running the company on sound business principals.
Job Summary: The Human Resource Officer will provide coordination and support in the areas of human resource operations, performance management and staff Development that are necessary to maintain a skilled and competent workforce in UEGCL.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the recruitment and selection process in line with HR standards as per the UEGCL policy.
- Carry out induction and orientation of all new staff and initiate HR development programs according to processes and procedures.
- Implement the performance management system in UEGCL and evaluate training initiatives
- Monitor and implement appropriate staff well-being and services (e.g. relations, grievances, counseling, salaries and benefits)
- Monitor and manage staff records and provide accurate HR information to customers in a timely manner.
- Participate in developing, reviewing and interpreting policies and standards that govern UEGCL staff selection, placement, training and development processes.
- Prepare and submit periodic analytic based reports and other briefs to the HR Manager as and when required.
- Manage human resource projects in line with the people related needs.
- Manage human resource risk.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational/Industrial Psychology, Human Resource Management, Business Administration
- A Master’s Degree in Organizational/Industrial Psychology, Human Resource Management, Business Administration Human Resource option is an added advantage.
- Five years of experience with a large workforce in a in a manufacturing plant.
- Demonstrated leadership and negotiation skills
- Skills in Talent Management
- Understanding of business partnering concepts
- Understanding of HR foundation principles
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective business relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal skills and high level of integrity
- People management and Coaching skills
- Ability to research, analyze and prepare analytic based reports.
- Policy formulation skills
- Knowledge of labor laws
- Collaborative and coordination skills
- Conflict resolution skills.
- Computer literacy skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested persons are invited to address their applications with copies of certified academic documents, professional qualifications and detailed Curriculum Vita indicating two referees and their full addresses to:
The Chief Human Resource Officer,
Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited,
Block C, Plot 6-9, Victoria Office Park, Okot Close, Bukoto,
P.O Box 75831, Kampala. Uganda
Applications should be submitted electronically as one attachment only in portable documents format (pdf) indicating the position applied for in the subject line to email address: jobs@uegcl.go.ug
Please Note:
- Only online applications will be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to present original copies of certified academic documents during interviews.
- Applications without authentic academic transcripts will not be considered. UEGCL offers equal opportunities for both male and female applicants.
Deadline: 4th August 2023