Principal Administration & Human Resources Officer Career Placement – Rural Electrification Agency (REA)

Organisation: Rural Electrification Agency (REA)
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Manager, Finance & Administration
About US:
The
Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is the Secretariat of the Rural
Electrification Board (REB) as established by Statutory Instrument 2001 No. 75.
The REB’s main function is to oversee the management of the Rural
Electrification Fund (REF) and facilitate the development and implementation of
the Government’s Rural Electrification Programme.
Job Summary: The Principal Administration & Human Resources
Officer will facilitate the development, updating and guiding overall
implementation of various Administrative and Human Resource policies,
strategies, systems and procedures to support the achievement of REA’s
objectives. The incumbent will also ensure that appropriate employees are
recruited, selected, deployed, developed and retained by the Agency in
accordance with the policies, procedures, specific terms and conditions of
service; and current legislations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Develop, update and monitor overall operation
    of various Human Resource and Administrative policies, strategies, systems
    and procedures leading to the achievement of organizational objectives.
  • Provide comprehensive advice and guidance on
    terms and conditions of – employment aligned to current legislations,
    field best practices and REA’s Human Resource Policy.
  • The incumbent will manage and coordinate
    Organizational Development and Change Management in line with the
    corporate strategy.
  • Directly work with Management Team to
    coordinate the staff performance management process and instill a high
    performance culture.
  • Initiate, design and effect appropriate
    recruitment, selection, and placement policies and procedures in line with
    the Terms and conditions of service.
  • Develop and implement cost effective fleet
    management, asset management systems and procedures that support the
    realization of REA’s strategic objectives.
  • Build systems for implementation of effective
    training, development and leadership programs in line with the REA’s
    strategy and objectives.
  • Formulate and monitor the implementation of
    the Unit/Section of Administration and Human Resource Business Plans and
    Budgets.
  • Ensure staff insurance schemes are in place
    and are effectively managed.
  • Ensure implementation of health, safety and
    welfare services in line with the Human Resources Policies.
  • Regularly monitor and enforce standards of
    service delivery including core values by staff.
  • Perform any other duties in line with the
    function that may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The applicant for the Principal
    Administration & Human Resources Officer job opportunity should a Master’s
    degree in Public Administration and Management with a Postgraduate Diploma
    in Human Resource Management, or Masters in Human Resource Administration
    and Management.
  • The applicant must also hold a Bachelor’s
    Degree with honours in Public Administration and Management, Social
    Sciences, Human Resource Management, Psychology, Sociology or related
    discipline.
  • A minimum of ten years working experience in
    leading Human Resource and staff supervision.
  • Previous experience of working with donor
    funded projects will be an added advantage.
  • Excellent people and leadership skills.
How to Apply:
All
interested and qualified Ugandans should send their applications including; a
cover letter, detailed CV, names and addresses of three referees and copies of
relevant certificates and testimonials addressed and delivered to: The
Executive Director, Rural Electrification Agency, Plot 10 Windsor Loop, Kololo
2nd Floor, House of Hope, P.O. Box 7317, Kampala – Uganda.
NB: Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
Deadline: 8th July 2016 by 1.00PM.

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