UGANDA NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Industry mandated to co-ordinate the elaboration of standards and quality of products and services so as to facilitate fair trade, promote local industries and protect consumers. UNBS is currently looking for a Human Resources Manager.
Position: Human Resources Manager
(Re-advertised)
Reports to: Deputy Executive Director -Management Services
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Carry out recruitments for the Bureau based on the human resources strategic plan
• Prepare annual departmental budgets as well as the training and payroll budgets for UNBS
• Plan and ensure that the organizational development programs are compatible with the available human resources and are aligned to the stakeholders interests.
• Advise management on all human resources and staff welfare issues.
• Implement and monitor the organizational structure, job evaluation and performance management systems
• Implement and monitor a job pay structure and advise on salary review based on results of salary surveys
• Review and update staff regulations and the human resources manual based on the recommendations from management and Council.
• Identify training needs, develop training plans and monitor their implementation
• Coordinate the necessary modification of organizational structures and systems in fulfillment of the UNBS mandate
• Supervise the human resources department team including monitoring their performance
• Provide counseling and guidance to staff
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time
Desirable Competencies and Requirements:
• A Masters Degree in Human Resource Management or Business Administration and Management (Human Resource Option), and,
• An honors degree in Hunan Resources, Business Administration or B. Com (Human Resource Management option), Social Sciences, Public Administration or a related field from a recognized University
• A postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources Management is an added advantage
• Must be computer literate in MS word, Excel, Access, internet and PowerPoint
• Must possess excellent communication skills
• Counseling training skills and experience is an added advantage
• Relevant working experience of at least 8 years, three (3) of which at a senior management level in a reputable organization or consulting firm.
• Possession of good and demonstrable managerial skills
• Age: Between 30 - 45 years
Mode of Application:
Interested persons with the above requirements can submit their applications together with copies of academic qualifications, copies of valid Identity cards and detailed CVs with three referees and telephone contacts to the address below in person or by courier firm latest 5.00pm, 19th June 2009:
The Executive Director,
Uganda National Bureau of Standards,
Plot M217 Nakawa Industrial Area,
P.O Box 6329
KAMPALA.