• Recruitment and Staffing: Manage the recruitment and selection process for UWEAL staff, especially those involved in the GROW Project. Ensure that the organization attracts, hires, and retains qualified candidates. • Employee Relations: Serve as the main point of contact for HR-related queries, resolving issues related to employee relations, conflict management, and performance challenges. • Onboarding and Orientation: Develop and implement onboarding processes for new hires, ensuring they are well-integrated into the organization and the GROW Project teams. • Training and Development: Identify training needs and develop capacity-building initiatives to enhance staff skills. Implement training programs focused on both technical skills for the GROW Project and overall professional development. • Compliance and HR Policy Management: Ensure compliance with Ugandan labor laws and UWEAL’s HR policies, making sure that these policies are consistently applied and adhered to. Update HR policies as necessary to reflect changes in legal requirements or organizational needs. • Performance Management: Lead the performance appraisal process, providing guidance to managers on assessing and developing their team members. Assist in implementing performance improvement plans where necessary. • Records Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, including contracts, leave days, and performance reports. Ensure confidentiality and proper documentation of all HR-related materials. • Health, Safety, and Welfare: Promote health and safety practices in the workplace, ensuring a conducive working environment for all staff. Support initiatives related to employee welfare, mental health, and work-life balance.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional certification in HR management (e.g., CIPD, SHRM) will be an added advantage. • Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in an HR role, preferably in an NGO or development project setting. Experience with HR management in multi-regional projects will be an advantage. • Knowledge of Ugandan Labor Laws: Strong understanding of Ugandan employment laws and regulations to ensure organizational compliance. • Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to manage confidential and sensitive matters. • Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Fluency in English is essential. Knowledge of local languages from the project regions (Eastern, Central, and Western Uganda) is an asset. • Organizational Skills: Highly organized with strong attention to detail. Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously. • Problem-solving Skills: Ability to handle HR-related challenges with diplomacy, professionalism, and practical solutions.

Interested candidates should submit their application letters, CVs, and any relevant certificates to uweal@uweal.co.org. The deadline for applications is 18th November 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.