Vacancy title:
Senior Human Resource Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Human Resources]

Jobs at:
Mountains of the Moon University

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, November 14 2025

Duty Station:
Uganda | Fort portal | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, November 3 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

To assist the Principal Human Resource Officer in managing, coordinating and enforcing the implementation of Human Resource Policies of the University.

Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities shall be to:

1. Provide support to the PHRO in the management of Human Resources
2. Assist in coordinating the recruitment, selection, induction and placement of staff.
3. Participate in the preparation of the Human Resource Budget and Plans for the Directorate.
4. Analyse and report on a monthly basis the implementation of the Duty Attendance Register.
5. Conduct annual Training Needs Assessment.
6. Assist in coordinating the implementation of periodic Performance review and Appraisal System the University.
7. Initiate the preparation of the Human Resource Investment and Development Plan.
8. Assist in developing the Human Resource Investment and Development plan for the University.
9. Generate Human Resource Information for the University.
10. Attend to staff with special needs and ensures that they are provided with necessary facilities.
11. Assist in conducting exit interviews and issue Certificates of Service to members of staff who retire.
12. Assist in the management of salaries, wages and benefits.
13. Assist in projecting staffing needs for the University.
14. Prepare staff confirmation reports including performance evaluation reports and pre-confirmation appraisals by the Directorate.
15. Assist in conducting and preparing background checks reports.
16. Perform any other official duties assigned from time to time.

Qualifications
Should possess
(i) A minimum of an Honour’s Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management; Organizations or Industrial Psychology; Organizational Development; Social Work and Social Administration; Public Administration and Management (Human Resource option); Business Administration (Human ResourceManagement Option); Social Sciences with a Bus in Human Resource Management; Development Studies (with an additional qualification in Human Resource Management).
(ii) A Post-graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognised institution is a MUST.

Working Experience
i) Should have at least three (3) years’ experience as a Human Resource Officer in a Public Institution or reputable Organisation.
ii) Working with Government Integrated Financial Management System (FMS), Human Capital Management System will be an added advantage.

Required Competences
Should have:
a) Values of the University which include; integrity, confidentiality, Accountability, professionalism.
b) Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
c) Proven ability to transfer skills and knowledge to others through formal training and technical support.
d) Demonstrated Computer Literacy and Presentation skills.
e) Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Interested and eligible candidates MUST ELECTRONICALLY submit the application documents below merged as one document in PDF

1. Application letter.
2. A detailed up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing names and contacts of three (3) credible referees.
3. Certified copies of the relevant academic/professional Transcripts and Certificates.
4. Copies of relevant Appointment and Confirmation letter (8).
5. Copy of a valid National Identity Card or evidence of renewal process.
6. Details of the physical address, telephone contact and email address.
7. Any other relevant documentation to support the application.

N.B: Application not in one PDF file and those arriving after the closing time and date will not be considered. Details of the job advert can be accessed on the University website: www.mmu.ac.ug.

Applications should be addressed to: -
The University Secretary
Mountains of the Moon University
P. D. Box 837, Lake Saska Campus
Fort Portal City, Uganda.

The application must be received by 5:00 p.m. on November 14, 2025. MMU is an equal opportunity employer, and appointments to all positions are based on merit. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Females and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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