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• The Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) serves as the senior most
  advisor on strategic workforce planning and human resource matters for the
  UEGCL Top Management (TM). The CHRO is supported by and supervises a
  Management Team of two Heads of sections (HR & Administration). The
  CHRO, in collaboration with the HR Management team, is charged with
  ensuring that UEGCL has the human resource capacities needed to deliver on
  its mandate in today’s increasingly complex human resource landscape
  within the framework of UEGCL’s Strategic Direction. In doing so, the CHRO
  follows through on the implementation of UEGCL’s People Strategy. The
  implementation of these strategic priorities is to be supported by a
  reconfiguration of the HR function to enable the department to transform
  from an HR administration service into a strategic business partner for
  field operations and senior management.
• CHRO is instrumental in communicating the link between the
  importance of strategic human resources planning and delivery, including
  the duty of care and the effective delivery of UEGCL’s mandate. An
  integral part of the Top Management (TM), the CHRO is a strategic advisor
  on complex, sensitive and far-ranging human resources issues.
• The CHRO, in partnership with the UEGCL Top Management, and in
  particular the Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer, is
  instrumental in championing a transformative process to ensure our
  workforce is fully supported and optimally positioned to meet
  organizational needs in a respectful, inclusive, workplace environment.
  Particular focus is placed on the organization’s values, behaviour, and
  approach to performance and ensuring robust HR risk and oversight
  mechanisms.
• The CHRO ensures support, alignment and leadership with broader
  UEGCL reforms, including the different forward- thinking and cross-cutting
  initiatives. CHRO develops strategic partnerships, represents the
  Organization at inter-agency meetings, conferences as well as meetings
  with senior government officials and other external officials, ensuring
  that the strategic vision and needs of the Organization in terms of human
  resources are well articulated and understood, the concerns of government
  are adequately considered and addressed as appropriate.
• The CHRO is also responsible for maintaining an open dialogue with
  employees which is critical to advancing the organization’s goals.
• CHRO leads and oversees the work of the HR and Administration
  Department which will comprise a workforce of approximately 47 personnel,
  based at the Head Office with support to the HR and Administration teams
  at the Branch Offices and Project Sites. The Department’s responsibilities
  include; talent recruitment and assignment, administration of benefits and
  entitlements, payroll management, HR policy development, staff health and
  welfare, strategic workforce planning, Training and Development,
  succession planning as well as management of UEGCL’s Resource Centre based
  in Jinja which plays a pivotal role in training and supporting the
  development of our workforce. In addition, the responsibilities include
  general office administration and support, transport management, security
  management, records and archive management and property management. The
  CHRO shall also monitor and ensure compliance with all applicable
  legislation with regard to these responsibilities.

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with honors in Human
  Resource Management, Business Administration, Law, Social Sciences, Social
  Word& Social Administration or in another field directly relevant to
  this position with a minimum of 10 years relevant professional experience,
  preferably in a credible corporate organization with regional/branch
  operational set-up.
• A Master’s Degree (or equivalent Advanced University Degree) in
  Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Law, Social Sciences,
  Management or in another field directly relevant to this position from a
  reputable Institution of Learning.
• At least 5 years serving as a Senior Manager, including significant
  budgetary responsibilities, preferably in a performance-driven
  organization with a highly engaged workforce.
• Professional qualifications in HR & membership to a registered
  HR body will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in managing large teams, and in inspiring
  and leading transformational processes and culture change in an
  organization.
• Fluency in English (written/oral/comprehension).
• Demonstrate a high level of discretion while exercising sound
  interpersonal skills.
• An excellent communicator, comfortable with consultative processes
  and results driven.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills.
• Experience in conflict management and negotiation.
• Exemplary track record of ethical behaviour and leadership by
  example.
• Desirable Competencies: Communication, Strategic Planning and
  Vision, Leadership, Accountability, Teamwork & Collaboration, Client
  Centric & Result Orientation, Judgment and Decision Making, Empowering
  and Building Trust, Managing Resources, Analytical Thinking, Negotiation
  and Conflict Resolution, Stakeholder Management, Change Capability and
  Adaptability, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Organizational Awareness,
  Managing Performance, Innovation and Creativity, Planning and Organizing,
  Political (Company) Awareness and Computer knowledge

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