Human Resources Officer job at National Information Technology Authority- Uganda (NITA-U)

Job Purpose

To support the implementation of the Authority’s human resource management and development programmes

Key Accountabilities

• Supporting recruitment process, contracting and orientation of new staff;
• Coordinate staff performance management processes;
• Managing implementation of staff training and development programmes;
• Coordinating climate surveys to gauge employee satisfaction and work atmosphere;
• Implementing and monitoring employee internal communication;
• Providing support to line managers on implementation of employment manual and relevant laws;
• Coordinate organisational cultural programmes;
• Coordinate handling of staff grievances, investigations and follow up of disciplinary cases;
• Support implementation of computerized human resource management information system (HRMIS);
• Support management of staff severance process including exit interviews;

Minimum Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources management, Organizational and Industrial Psychology, Business Administration (HR Specialization) from a recognized university.

• A post graduate or internationally recognized professional qualification in a relevant field is an added advantage.

Experience

At least three years of relevant working experience gained with a reputable public or private commercial or donor funded organization, one of which must have been acquired at a similar level/position.

Technical Competencies

Knowledge of best practices in Human Resource Management

Behavioural Competencies

• Ability to work on own initiative as well as in a team
• Excellent business acumen.
• Capacity to establish credibility, and trust and partnership.
• Analytical and problem –solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to adapt HR strategies to a fast-paced, innovative IT environment.

• Supporting recruitment process, contracting and orientation of new staff;
• Coordinate staff performance management processes;
• Managing implementation of staff training and development programmes;
• Coordinating climate surveys to gauge employee satisfaction and work atmosphere;
• Implementing and monitoring employee internal communication;
• Providing support to line managers on implementation of employment manual and relevant laws;
• Coordinate organisational cultural programmes;
• Coordinate handling of staff grievances, investigations and follow up of disciplinary cases;
• Support implementation of computerized human resource management information system (HRMIS);
• Support management of staff severance process including exit interviews;

• Knowledge of best practices in Human Resource Management
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as in a team
• Excellent business acumen.
• Capacity to establish credibility, and trust and partnership.
• Analytical and problem –solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to adapt HR strategies to a fast-paced, innovative IT environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources management, Organizational and Industrial Psychology, Business Administration (HR Specialization) from a recognized university.
• A post graduate or internationally recognized professional qualification in a relevant field is an added advantage.