Senior Human Resource Officer(National Council of Sports)-Job opportunities in uganda

Job Title: Senior Human Resource Officer
Organisation: National Council of Sports (NCS)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 31st October, 2013

Reports to: Assistant General Secretary (Administration)

About NCS:
National Council of Sports (NCS) is a government statutory body that was established in 1964, to among other things develop, promote and control all sports activities in the country.

Job Summary:
The Senior Human Resource Officer will manage, implement and monitor Human Resource policies, strategies, guidelines, rules, regulations; and guide the council on all matters of Human Resource Planning, Management and Development.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
    Human Resource policies, regulations and practices in the National Council of Sports (NCS) initiated, developed and implemented;
    Human Resource sub-sector plans and budgets prepared;
    Performance of staff in the Human Resource division appraised
    Performance management systems streamlined;
    Performance appraisal for all staff coordinated and followed up;
    Staff establishment managed;
    Submissions for appointment, confirmation, discipline, transfer of staff to the Board prepared;
    Payroll and staffing control systems managed and maintained;
    Personal records for the staff in the council efficiently managed.
    Staff advised on career development;
    Staff counseled on various emerging issues that may affect their performance;
    Council and staff advised on the interpretation of the NCS Standing orders, Human Resource Policies, staff regulations among other relevant human resource management issues; Terminal benefits processed and submitted to relevant offices for necessary act


Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
    The applicant should hold an Honors Bachelors Degree in Human Resources/ Personnel Management, Social Work and Social Administration (SWSA) or any Social Sciences (with Personnel Management/Human Resources Management as an option) from a recognized University.
    A post-graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognized University/Institution is also required.
    Possession of a Masters Degree in Human Resource Management or Business Administration (Human Resources Management option) shall be an added advantage.
    A minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in the field of Human Resource Management in a public or private reputable organization
    High level of planning organizing and coordination


How to Apply:
All applicants should send their hand-written applications with academic credentials and detailed CV with contact of three credible referees to the address below. NOTE: Successful applicants/candidates are expected to take up their appointments by January 2014. The General Secretary, National Council of Sports, Lugogo Sports Complex, P. O. Box 20077, Kampala, Uganda.