Principal Human Resource Officer Job Opportunity – Uganda Railways Corporation (URC)
Job Title: Principal Human Resource Officer
Organisation: Uganda Railways Corporation (URC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Managing Director
About URC:
Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) is a body corporate established under an Act of Parliament to construct, operate and maintain railway, marine and road services both inside and outside Uganda for the carriage of passengers and goods. As a result of privatisation of operations, the mandate of URC changed from that of an operator to that of asset holder, concession monitor and advisor on railway technical matters.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare and update manpower levels.
- Maintain and update personnel records through the Human Resource Management System Software
- Assist in the coordination of the day-to-day implementation of policies in matters of recruitment, promotions, remunerations, staff training and development, staff welfare, employee relations, and performance management.
- Follow up on the implementation process of the performance management system.
- Oversee the day-to-day smooth running of all administrative and logistical support areas of URC.
- Provide support in the administration of staff welfare, remuneration and benefits.
- Ensure safe custody of relevant employee records.
- Collect, collate, analyse, and maintain up to date human resource management information system.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (Management), or Organizational Psychology, or Human Resource Management, or Social Work and Social Administration.
- Masters degree in Human Resource Management / other Post Graduate qualification in Human Resource Management is an added advantage
- A minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience
- Membership to the Human Resource Management Association of Uganda
- High degree of integrity.
- Ability to work under minimum supervision
- Ready to work long hours
- Must be a mature person and seasoned professional Manager able to interact and coordinate activities well with staff at all levels of the Corporation
- Age: Above 35 years
How to Apply:
All interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications in a sealed envelope indicating the position applied for and addressed to the Managing Director, Uganda Railways Corporation, P.O. Box 7150, Kampala, Plot 57 Nasser Road, and delivered to the Managing Director’s Office. The application should be accompanied with a CV, copies of academic certificates and testimonials and complete addresses of three (3) referees with working telephone contacts and email addresses.
Deadline: 26th February 2018