Director, Human Resource Employment Opportunity - Parliamentary Commission ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organisation: Parliamentary

Commission

Duty Station: Kampala,

Uganda

Reports to: Deputy Clerk

(Corporate Affairs)

The

Parliamentary Commission of Uganda serves the following functions;

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Appoint, promote and exercise disciplinary control

over persons holding public office in Parliament;

·        
Review the terms and conditions of service, standing

orders, training and qualifications of persons holding office in Parliament;

·        
Provide a Parliamentary reporting service;

·        
Provide such other staff and facilities as are

required to ensure efficient functioning of the Parliament;

·        
To cause to be prepared in each financial year,

estimates of revenue and expenditure for the next financial year; and

·        
Make recommendations to Parliament, or with the

approval of Parliament, determine the allowances payable and privileges

available to the Speaker and Members of Parliament.

Job Summary:  The Director, Human Resource will guide the

Parliamentary Commission on Human Resources Management matters in line with the

relevant policies, regulations and laws.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

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Provide overall leadership to the Human Resource

Department;

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Plan for Human Capital engagement in the

Parliamentary Service;

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Guide on the recruitment, selection, promotion and

staff exit management policies and procedures;

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Oversee training and talent management programs in

the Parliamentary Service;

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Manage staff compliance with performance management systems;

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Initiate and implement reward and incentive systems

in the Parliamentary Service;

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Guide and manage the Human Resource Records and

Information Systems;

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Ensure proper management of the compensation and

benefits systems;

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Advise on and implement the discipline and grievance

handling procedure;

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Guide management on equal employment opportunities

and gender relations actions;

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Provide counselling and psycho-social support

services to members of staff;

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Manage the performance and development of

subordinate staff in line with Human Resource Policies and Procedures; To

budget and plan for departmental resources;

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Manage, mentor, coach and develop subordinate staff;

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Perform any other duties as may be assigned from

time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

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The applicant should hold an Honours Bachelor’s

Degree in Arts or Social Sciences with Personnel or Human Resource Management

studies as one of the subjects, or an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Human

Resource Management obtained from a recognized university/institution. A Master’s

Degree in Human Resource Management or Organization Psychology from a

recognized university/institution.

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Possession of a professional human resource

qualification.

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A minimum of ten years’ experience in Human Resource

Management, three of which should have been at the Head of Department level

gained from a reputable organization.

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Working knowledge and experience in modern Human

Resource Management and Development best practices;

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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

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Excellent organizational and time management skills;

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Ability to steer a highly technical, results-oriented

and dynamic team;

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A team leader, good mentor with the ability to train

and develop subordinate staff;

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Working knowledge of laws, rules, regulations and

policies relating to Human Resource Management;

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Must be dynamic and able to work under pressure;

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Ability to supervise and coach subordinates;

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Should demonstrate problem solving and

decision-making skills;

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Should have planning and people management skills;

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Familiarity with counseling and guidance skills.

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Age: 35 years and

above

All

applications should be addressed to the Secretary, Parliamentary Commission,

P.O Box 7178 Kampala, Uganda via post or hand deliver them to the Parliamentary

Registry, Room No. 112, 1st Floor, South Wing, Parliament of Uganda.

All applicants

should endeavor to attach recent passport size photographs, Curriculum Vitae.

Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts and indicate two (2)

competent referees.

Serving

Officers in Government institutions should route their applications through their

respective Heads of Departments.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Deadline: Friday, 23^rd

October, 2015 by 5:00 p.m.