Senior Human Resource Officer(Dairy Development Authority)-Job opportunities in Uganda

Job Title: Senior Human Resource Officer
Organization: Dairy Development Authority (DDA)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 25th October, 2013
Reports to: Human Resource Manager
About DDA:
Dairy Development Authority (DDA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), that was created under the Dairy Industry Act of 1998 with the mandate to develop and regulate the dairy industry in a sustainable manner.

Job Summary: The Senior Human Resource Officer will coordinate and provide human resource and administrative support to the smooth running of the school activities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
·         To Support the Dairy training school in human resource and administrative functions.
·         To support the Dairy training school in managing performance of staff.
·         Ensure staff records and personal files are duly maintained and up-dated.
·         Ensure staff welfare services, cleanliness and hygiene of office and the school.
·         Responsible for availability of office supplies, office machinery and equipment.
·         Ensure that the machinery and equipment are in good functional state and serviced and repaired in time.
·         To support the training school in preparing work plans and budgets.
·         Coordinating procurement and management of office utilities.
·         Organizing and coordinating meetings.
·         Coordinating travel arrangements for staff.
·         Preparing reports and draft communications.
·         Supporting the implementation of school work plans.
·         Responsible for office premises and safe custody of office equipment, assets, documentation and supplies.
·         Responsible for ensuring maintenance of school vehicles.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
    The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resource management, Social Sciences and any other related qualifications from recognized institutions of higher learning.
    Post graduate qualification in a related field is an added advantage
    At least 3 – years of relevant continuous experience in a large public organization
    Demonstrated understanding of the human resource and administration processes and procedures.
    Should have good interpersonal and communication skills and able to work with a multiplicity of stakeholders.
    Should be highly innovative and creative thinker.
    Must have excellent computer, writing, presentation and negotiation skills.
    Ability to work with minimum supervision

How to Apply:
All interested applicants who meet the specified job requirements should submit their application forms, up to date curriculum vitae and photocopies of academic credentials to the address below, addressed to the undersigned. This advertisement can also be found on DDA website at: www.dda.or.ug
Executive Director Dairy Development Authority (DDA) Plot 1,
Kafu Rd. Kampala P. O. Box 34006, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: 0414-343883 / 0414-343981/2