Reports to: Human Resources Manager

About US:
The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) is established under the PPDA Act No.1 of 2003 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.

Job Summary: The Senior Human Resources Officer will facilitate and provide support in the HR function at PPDA by implementing and monitoring HR policies and practices that support the delivery of effective HR services to staff, management and stakeholders of PPDA.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Recruitment and Selection: Ensuring that the recruitment and selection process is handled in an efficient manner contributing to the effective entry management of staff at PPDA
HR Administration: Ensure an efficient HR administrative function that supports effective organisation communication and HR records management
Employee Payroll Coordination: Coordinate and manage PPDA payroll in line with staff contractual obligations and budgetary requirements to ensure prompt, accurate and consistent salary payments so as to maintain a motivated and engaged work force.
Performance Management: Ensuring that all staff are provided with the HR guidance and support that will result in continued and consistent performance:
Employee Welfare and Benefits: Facilitate implementation of PPDA staff welfare and benefits schemes that promotes motivation and retention of staff and are in line with legal and contractual requirements
Attendance and Leave: Facilitate and manage staff attendance to duty and leave in line with the legal and staff contractual obligations to ensure compliance.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the PPDA Senior Human Resources Officer job opportunity should hold an Honours Degree in Human Resource Management or Industrial and Organisational Psychology or a Honours Degree in Social Sciences or Business Administration (Human Resource Management option).
Possession of a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management.
Credits in both mathematics and english at O’ Level.
Three years’ experience in Human Resource practice
Proven experience in Human Resource Office management and Administration.
Communication skills
Information Technology/ Computer Skills
Recruitment Skills
Learning Design and Delivery skills
Result Orientation
High Level of Integrity
Report Writing skills
Research and Knowledge Management skills
Analytical Skills
Customer Care skills
Information Handling and Filing skills

How to Apply:
All qualified candidates should send their envelopes clearly marked “Application for the Post of ………………..” with an application letter and detailed CV indicating three independent referees; copies of academic certificates and one (1) current Passport photograph should be submitted to:

The Executive Director,
Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority,
Plot 37 Nakasero Road, 5th Floor. UEDCL Tower
P.O. Box 3925, Kampala. Uganda.

Deadline: 23rd February 2018 by 5.00 p.m.