Principal Human Resource Officer – Learning and Development Job Placement – (UNBS)
Job Title: Principal Human Resource Officer – Learning and Development
Organisation: Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Manager Human Resource Department
About US:
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Trade Industry and Cooperatives responsible for standardization, Quality Assurance, Metrology and Laboratory Testing (SQMT) with the objective of facilitating fair trade, promoting local industries and Consumer protection. The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Co-operatives established by the UNBS Act Cap 327 and became operational in 1989. It is governed by the National Standards Council and headed by the Executive Director who is responsible for the day-to-day operation of UNBS.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement training and development plans and budgets for all staff in accordance with competence gaps.
- Conduct training needs assessment (TNA) for staff, develop and implement an annual training curriculum for each group in line with organizational training policy.
- Prepare reports to management on career development needs of the organization and recommend where necessary, any modification of the existing system.
- Prepare and implement annual induction programs for the new staff in line with the annual recruitment plans.
- Develop training proposals tailored to staff needs and prepare and facilitate in training programs.
- Develop tools to monitor and evaluate the executions of the trainings in accordance with departmental plans.
- Review performance and learning appraisal records, identify competence gaps and track career growth plans annually in line with HR policy.
- Develop and implement capacity building strategies and succession plans in line with departmental needs and the Human Resources manual.
- Provide continuous guidance, assessment, coaching, and counseling of staff as may be required, in line with the Human Resources Manual.
- Monitor the implementation of training and mentoring programs for staff to assess their quality and return on investment.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the UNBS Principal Human Resource Officer – Learning and Development job opportunity should hold a Master’s degree in either Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration (Human Resource/Management options), SWSA, Social sciences from a recognized University/Institution,
- Honours Bachelor’s degree in either Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration (Human Resource Management option), SWSA, Social Sciences or related qualifications from a recognized University/Institution
- At least eight years of working experience in human resource management at least 3 of which should have served at a level of Senior Human Resource Officer in a reputable firm or Institution.
- Membership to a recognized professional body will be an added advantage
- Hands-on supervisory competencies with capacity to multi-task and deliver results efficiently with minimal supervision
- Proven people leadership and functional management competencies with hands-on skills in Risk Management and internal controls in the functional areas
- Be computer literate with skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet applications
- The successful candidate must have a high level of integrity and professionalism, Communication, Teamwork and Analytical skills.
- Age: Between 30 and 45 years
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested persons are encouraged to apply as per the guidance below;
- Please follow the link thus; Click Here
- Use your email address as your registration mail
- Fill in all tabs as per the application as required
- Attach your updated CV with mobile telephone numbers indicated, copies of academic qualifications and national identity card under the tab for documents
- Complete your application by clicking ‘submit application’
- No hand delivered applications will be received
NB:
- Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
- UNBS does not request for any payments at any stage of recruitment and review process
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Deadline: 7th March 2019 by 5:00pm
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