The Executive Director People, Culture & Administration Directorate (EDPC&A) provides strategic, people-centered leadership and oversight of the Bank's People & Culture, Administrative Services, Medical Services, Security Services and Pension Administration Departments to strengthen organisational culture, institutional capability, and operational excellence.

Responsibilites

• Leads culture transformation initiatives to embed organisational values, collaboration, accountability and service excellence
• Directs talent management, leadership development, performance, and employee relations
• Oversees administrative services, facilities, fleet, records and office services for efficient and customer-focused support
• Oversees medical and wellness programmes to promote maintenance of health standards and employee well-being
• Superintends security operations to safeguard people, assets, and information through robust security frameworks and emergency readiness
• Ensures transparent and compliant pension administration for staff and retirees
• Establishes policies with global best practices in People & Culture, Pension Administration, Medical, and Security Services
• Drives digital transformation within the EDPC&A to enhance efficiency and employee experience through modernisation efforts
• Advises executive management on people, culture and operational matters

Capabilities

• Strategic human capital management experience including talent management and leadership, HR policy design and workforce planning
• Experience in leveraging data analytics and HR technology to drive insights
• Proven ability to lead organisational culture and change leadership
• Understanding of governance, compliance and risk management
• Administration and facilities management, including security operations oversight
• Capability in managing medical and wellness programmes
• Knowledge of pension scheme administration
• Experience in project and stakeholder management

Requirements

• A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a senior management role in areas of human resource management or corporate services at the level of the Head of Department, Directorate or equivalent
• A first-class or second-class upper division degree from a recognised University in Human Resource Management, Social Sciences, Industrial & Organisational Psychology, Business Administration, Social Work & Social Administration and Public Administration
• A master's degree qualification in any of the above fields is mandatory
• Professional certification in either Human Resource Management, Management, Project Management, Strategy, Funds/Pension Management (such as CIPD, SPHRI, ICPM, PMP, CSMP, Prince2, BSP, Trustee Certification) is an added advantage.

Our client would like to hear from Ugandan nationals with:

• Strong emotional intelligence and people-centred leadership
• High integrity, professionalism and ethical judgment
• Strategic and innovative thinking and ability to make decisions in complex settings
• Ability to lead through influence and collaboration
• Resilience and adaptability in transforming the work environment
• Coaching and mentoring orientation
• Awareness of emerging issues, including the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) frameworks

Additional information for applicants:

• The positions are on a contractual basis.
• Applicants who will be below 55 years of age as of 16 March 2026 are encouraged to apply.

• Leads culture transformation initiatives to embed organisational values, collaboration, accountability and service excellence
• Directs talent management, leadership development, performance, and employee relations
• Oversees administrative services, facilities, fleet, records and office services for efficient and customer-focused support
• Oversees medical and wellness programmes to promote maintenance of health standards and employee well-being
• Superintends security operations to safeguard people, assets, and information through robust security frameworks and emergency readiness
• Ensures transparent and compliant pension administration for staff and retirees
• Establishes policies with global best practices in People & Culture, Pension Administration, Medical, and Security Services
• Drives digital transformation within the EDPC&A to enhance efficiency and employee experience through modernisation efforts
• Advises executive management on people, culture and operational matters

• Strategic human capital management experience including talent management and leadership, HR policy design and workforce planning
• Experience in leveraging data analytics and HR technology to drive insights
• Proven ability to lead organisational culture and change leadership
• Understanding of governance, compliance and risk management
• Administration and facilities management, including security operations oversight
• Capability in managing medical and wellness programmes
• Knowledge of pension scheme administration
• Experience in project and stakeholder management
• Strong emotional intelligence and people-centred leadership
• High integrity, professionalism and ethical judgment
• Strategic and innovative thinking and ability to make decisions in complex settings
• Ability to lead through influence and collaboration
• Resilience and adaptability in transforming the work environment
• Coaching and mentoring orientation
• Awareness of emerging issues, including the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) frameworks

• A first-class or second-class upper division degree from a recognised University in Human Resource Management, Social Sciences, Industrial & Organisational Psychology, Business Administration, Social Work & Social Administration and Public Administration
• A master's degree qualification in any of the above fields is mandatory
• Professional certification in either Human Resource Management, Management, Project Management, Strategy, Funds/Pension Management (such as CIPD, SPHRI, ICPM, PMP, CSMP, Prince2, BSP, Trustee Certification) is an added advantage.