Manager, Human Resource & Administration Job – Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL)

Job: Manager, Human Resource & Administration

Organization: Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer

About US:

Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) is responsible for bulk purchase of electricity from the generating companies and selling the electricity in bulk to the distribution companies throughout Uganda. UETCL is also responsible for all exports and imports of electricity to Uganda.

Job Summary:  The Manager, Human Resource & Administration is responsible for providing leadership and overseeing the Human Resource and Administration Department operations including talent recruitment and assignment, administration of benefits and entitlements, payroll management, HR policy development, staff health and welfare, Strategic Human Resource planning, training and development, succession planning as well as management of the Company’s training centre based in Jinja which plays a pivotal role in training and supporting the development of its employees. ln addition, this role is responsible for general office administration and support, records and archive management, property management, and; monitoring and ensuring compliance with all applicable legislation relating to these responsibilities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement progressive policies, procedures and plans relating to Human Resource, and Staff Development according to good human resource practices.
• Formulate employment policy to guide the process of selecting human resource.
• Identify labour relations issues within the Company and determine resolutions to deal with them where possible or recommend to Management for decision making.
• Initiate, develop and supervise implementation of welfare and administrative systems and procedures in line with Staff Regulations.
• Develop and manage an appropriate performance management system that will enable the Company to reduce production costs and improve performance standards.
• initiate and develop organizational development interventions to deal with the Company’s problems and seek for consultancy where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with the Company’s values, policies and standards, and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.
• Design and implement an appropriate Change Management framework for the Company.
• Provision of sound advice to Management, Line Supervisors and staff on people issues.
• Implement the Balanced Score Card under the Company’s Corporate Business Plan.
• Organize, lead and manage the Human Resource and Administration Department in accordance with the Staff Regulations, other Company Polices and the applicable National Laws and Regulations.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate must hold a Master’s Degree in either of the following disciplines Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Law, Social Sciences or Management from a reputable institution of Learning is a must.
• University Degree with Honours either of the following disciplines
• Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Law. Social Sciences, Social Work & Social Administration, Organizational Psychology. Public Administration or Engineering.
• Professional qualification in Human Resource Management is a must.
• Membership of the Human Resource Managers’ Association of Uganda (HRMAU) is an added advantage.
• Should have at least eight years of experience in Human Resource Management at Senior Management Level with a highly engaged workforce.
• Should have demonstrated experience in managing large teams, and in inspiring and leading transformational processes and culture change in an organization.
• Should have in depth knowledge of Labour Laws and handling Employee Relations.
• Should have an understanding of significant legal and commercial issues within Human Resource Management.
• Familiarity with the electricity and energy sector is an added advantage.
• Exemplary track record of ethical behaviour and leadership by example.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to develop subordinates.
• Strategic thinking and ability to work and produce accurate results in an environment with multiple and challenging tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal, particularly staff/management relation, oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess a valid driving permit.
• Age: Below 51 years

How to Apply:

 All suitably qualified candidates should submit their written applications together with their copies of relevant certified academic credentials transcripts included, curriculum vitae, copy of a valid National Identity Card, list of three referees (on Character and Experience) with their names, details of contact numbers. physical addresses and emails addresses to the following: The Company Secretary, Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited, 4th Floor, Head Office, Plot 10 Hannington Road, P. O. Box, 7625, Kampala.

Applications should be submitted either by: Hand to the Company Secretary at the physical address indicated above OR Online to The Company Secretary, Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited in a single document to: Recruitment@uetcl.com

Deadline: Friday, 26^th February 2021 by 5.15 p.m. (East African Time).

NB:

• No applications shall be accepted after the aforementioned deadline. UETCL is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to diversity and gender equality.
• Any canvassing or interference with the selection process by any candidate or a third party connected/affiliated to the applicant will result in the immediate disqualification of the applicant.
• The successful candidate for the position will be required to satisfy the requirements below:
• Present a Letter of Good Conduct from Interpol