Human Resource Coordinator job at DanChurchAid (DCA)

About DCA Uganda

DanChurchAid (DCA) is a faith-based, non-missionary international NGO founded in 1922 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. DCA has worked in Uganda since 1979, implementing humanitarian and development programmes in partnership with local organisations. Our core work in Uganda includes humanitarian response, livelihoods and food security, and civil society strengthening. For more information

Job Summary

The Human Resource Coordinator is responsible for leading and managing all human resource functions for DCA Uganda. The role ensures effective recruitment, staff development, performance management, and staff welfare in compliance with DCA policies and Ugandan labour laws, contributing to the achievement of the country programme objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage recruitment, onboarding, and staff lifecycle processes in compliance with DCA policies and Ugandan labour law.
• Oversee performance management, including the Employee Development Review (EDR) process.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and safeguarding standards across the organisation.
• Lead staff learning and development, including training planning and mandatory trainings.
• Support staff well-being, employee relations, and a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Manage HR data, payroll support, insurance schemes, and coordination with HQ HR and field HR staff.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years’ HR experience in an international NGO, with at least 3 years at senior or management level.
• Strong knowledge of Uganda labour laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and drive continuous improvement.

• Lead and manage recruitment, onboarding, and staff lifecycle processes in compliance with DCA policies and Ugandan labour law.
• Oversee performance management, including the Employee Development Review (EDR) process.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and safeguarding standards across the organisation.
• Lead staff learning and development, including training planning and mandatory trainings.
• Support staff well-being, employee relations, and a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Manage HR data, payroll support, insurance schemes, and coordination with HQ HR and field HR staff.

• Strong knowledge of Uganda labour laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and drive continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years’ HR experience in an international NGO, with at least 3 years at senior or management level.