Human Resource Officer – Kampala – Nkumba University

About US:
Nkumba University is a private chartered University (Legal Notice No. 3 of 2007). The University is strengthening its management and administrative systems to enhance both policy initiation and implementation through recruitment of highly qualified and committed individuals.

Job Summary: The Human Resource Officer will support the Director in managing and coordinating the University policies to ensure that performance management (PM) and improvement programs are developed and managed using the tools driven focus that sets priorities for improvements to ongoing strategic areas. The incumbent will also assess the staff skills and knowledge within the University and determining what training is needed to grow and retain these skills in order to enhance Staff training and development. The HR Officer will render support in the ongoing, long-term improvement of employees’ skills, enabling them to fulfill their potential within the University.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Support and work in liaison with the Human Resource Director in the implementation of the following roles and responsibilities:
· Implement a performance management and improvement process that leads to a positive and measurable impact on the University systems.
· The incumbent will research and design appropriate organization-wide performance and quality training.
· Coordinate Performance Management and quality improvement capacity building for all levels of management and employees.
· Mentor and train in- house performance and quality improvement identifying trainers for various performances and quality improvement training programs.
· In charge of increasing the Performance Management and quality improvement capacity of the University in order to ensure that University goals are effectively and efficiently met.
· Establish a continuous performance and quality improvement effort and monitoring and reporting system.
· Regularly report the status of performance and quality improvement efforts and impacts.
· Support the Schools and Departments to identify training and development needs of staff through job analysis, evaluations and regular consultation.
· Support the Schools and Departments design and expand training and development programmes based on both the University’s and the individual’s needs;
· Prepare the annual budget for all the Human Resource Development activities in line with the University budgeting frame work.
· Work in liaison with the Human Resource Director to coordinate the Human Resource Development Committee meetings, take minutes and make a follow up on the actions.
· Actively monitor the progress of the members of staff on sponsorship by ensuring that the reports are submitted accordingly on time to the Human Resource and Development Committee.
· Guide the Human Resource Development Sub Committees on the implementation of their responsibilities
· Ensure that the Human Resource Development Policy is implemented and adhered to.
· Perform any other duties assigned to her/him that can be competently and professionally accomplished.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management
· Possession of a Post graduate Diploma in any other supporting field will be an added advantage.
· At least three years’ experience in handling Human Resource Management issues
· Broad knowledge and experience in developing and implementing performance management systems.
· Skilled and knowledgeable in Human Resource Management
· Working knowledge of performance review methods and techniques
· Skilled in training needs assessment
· Knowledge of staff training and development
· Good mentoring and coaching skills
· Detailed understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures
· Computer literacy skills
· Good supervisory skills
· Good team building skills
· Effective communication skills
· Age: 30 – 40 years

How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications EITHER by e-mail OR hand delivery to the address below. Please endeavor to attach the 13 copies of the following:
· Duly filled application form, Download Here or pick forms from the University Secretary’s Office
· Detailed curriculum vitae.
· Copies of certified certificates and transcripts.
· Three sealed letters of reference.

Please clearly indicate the post applied for on the envelope and send to:

The University Secretary,
Nkumba University,
P.O. Box 237,
Entebbe, Uganda.

Deadline: 30th November, 2015