Closing date30 Nov 2023
Project Background:

The USAID Uganda Feed the Future Water and Food Systems for Resilient Communities Activity (FTF WFSRCA) is a five year activity (2023-2028) that aims to inclusively and equitably improve food and water security in the Kyoga Basin in northeastern Uganda, specifically three watersheds – Lokok, Awoja, and Lokere, by empowering individuals and communities to mitigate and adapt to shocks and stressors in order to improve livelihoods, maintain nutrition and health wellbeing, address drivers of conflict, and reduce reliance on humanitarian assistance. This area is home to nomadic pastoralists whose livelihoods are at risk due to violent cattle raiding and the effects of climate change (drought and flooding). This part of Uganda also suffers from fragmented markets, chronic underinvestment in public services, and a lack of private sector investment. This Activity is aligned with the Water and Development II (WADI II) scope to access critical technical services in support of the U.S. Government’s Global Water Strategy, Global Food Security and Strategy Refresh, Agency Climate Strategy, and the President’s Emergency Plan for Adaptation and Resilience; and is a cornerstone of the USAID Uganda (2022) Country Development Cooperation Strategy Development Objective (DO) 2, Resilient Growth Enhanced. The activity aims therefore aims to achieve results under the following development objectives:

Improve water supply and integrated water resource management.
Increase equitable access to sanitation and hygiene services for households and schools.
Improved agriculture-based livelihoods.
Increased consumption of nutritious foods among women and children.
Expanded access to financial resources for women, men, youth, indigenous people, and marginalized groups.
Improve local capacity to manage shocks and stressors.
FtF WFSRCA will enhance market systems, strengthen relevant institutions, expand access to climate-resilient services, and—in two of the most vulnerable of the 20 districts covered by the activity—employ “graduation” approaches to assist the ultra-poor. These initiatives will incorporate conflict sensitivity, local leadership, climate change adaptation, and approaches inclusive of women, youth, the elderly, persons with disabilities, and indigenous groups.

Role’s Purpose:

The Human Resources Manager supports the project team in all activities related to Human Resources according to DAI’s policies and procedures and USAID requirements. S/he supports DAI recruitment and staffing, and the onboarding process. Furthermore, the HR Manager maintains employee records and ensures all personnel files are complete and up-to-date. S/he provides guidance and support to employees on HR-related matters, including benefits, leave management, and performance evaluations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Identify qualified candidates, invite and encourage prospective candidates for employment. Screen candidate in collaboration with the hiring unit, short-list the ideal candidates; participate in interview, and make hiring recommendations; inform short-listed candidates for test/interviews and the final result; notify applicants of results of selection process and prepare job offers; check references and suitability of applicants before making the offer; discuss recruitment policies with superiors to ensure effectiveness of selection techniques and recruitment programs; ensure transparent and bias free recruitment process.
Ensure recruitment is compliant with the DAI policies and procedures as well as USAID requirements and Ugandan laws.
Proactively ensure gender equity and social inclusion in recruitment processes and find creative ways to ensure that the FTF WFSRCA team of professionals is diverse and inclusive.
Provide applicants and new hires with information about the job including hours and pay, tasks, responsibilities and working conditions.
Plan and deliver training sessions with regards to human resources, including travel to regional offices for training if necessary.
Conducting orientation sessions for new employees to familiarize them with the DAI's policies, procedures, and culture.
Establish calendar and process for completing annual and probationary employee performance evaluations. Train supervisors charged with conducting evaluations of staff members in their units and monitor compliance with the process. Track and notify managers when annual appraisals are due – managing any resulting staffing change requests and contract amendments – ensuring that policies and procedures are followed according to the Personnel & Policy Manual.
Establish and maintain a database of all employee contracts with dates of contract start, termination and dates and information on starting salary and increases; coordinate and supervise preparation of employment agreements for all the Project´s staff.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in human resource management or related field. An advanced degree or its equivalent is preferred.
9+ years’ work experience in Human Resources, including recruitment, negotiation, employee performance management, and compliance.
Prior experience working on USAID or other donor-funded projects.
Prior experience working in Uganda.
Knowledge of Uganda Labor Law and/or Legal Regulations on labor is required.
Professional proficiency in English is required, and proficiency in local languages is preferred.
Computer literate with experience in e-mail, word processing, and spreadsheet.
Skills

Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks. Excellent organizational skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Demonstrated exceptional customer relations skills (both internally & externally).
Possesses training and/or work experience in problem-solving, leadership, and conflict management.
Excellent communication and personnel management skills and ability to relate to people at all levels of an organization and from different multicultural backgrounds.
Reporting

The Human Resources Manager will report to the Director of Finance and Operations.

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