About Organisation
The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) is established under the PPDA Act Cap 205 to develop standards and regulate procurement and disposal practices in respect of all Procuring and Disposing Entities which include Central Government Ministries and Departments, Local Governments, State Enterprises, Constitutional and Statutory Bodies and post primary training institutions. The PPDA is seeking to recruit qualified, competent and highly motivated Ugandans to fill the following vacant positions.
Job Purpose
To support the development and implementation of the Authority’s Human Resource strategies and policies that support the achievement of the strategic plan.
Duties and Responsibilities:
i. Participate in the development of Human Resources strategy and an annual HR work plan
ii. Participate in the development of HR policies and procedures and ensure their effective implementation
iii. Provide data that will be used in the process of HR Manpower Planning
iv. Maintain and store Staff Personal Data in a safe and secure environment and ensure it is easily retrievable
v. Support the Manager HR in leading the learning and development process.
vi. Work with the Manager HR to identify departmental risks and ensure compliance with HR policies and employment laws
vii. Support the Manager HR in managing key HR Stakeholder relationships and ensure the Authority participates in Comparator studies that will position it as the Employer of Choice
viii. Undertake any other duties assigned from time to time.
Person Specifications
Education
i. A Bachelors’ Degree with honours in Human Resources Management, Organisational Development or Organisational Psychology, or Social Work and Social Administration or any other Social Sciences with Human Resources/Personnel Management as one of the subjects, and:
ii. A Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management.
Experience
A minimum of four (4) years relevant experience in the field of HR Management (practice) from a reputable organisation.
Skills and Competencies
i. Strong interpersonal and relational skills
ii. Effective communication skills,
iii. Highly organized with the ability to work under pressure
iv. High level of creativity
v. Ability to maintain confidentiality, and
Self-initiative and drive.