Head of HR Uganda
2025-07-29T15:47:45+00:00
Raising The Village (RTV)
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https://raisingthevillage.org/
FULL_TIME
kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Nonprofit, and NGO
Human Resources
2025-08-12T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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About Raising The Village
We are Raising The Village (RTV), an international development organization and a registered charity on a mission to end ultra-poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. Raising The Village is a fast- growing organization on an accelerated growth path. Our team in East Africa and North America works together to lift communities out of ultra-poverty in last-mile villages. We operate at the intersection of direct implementation and advanced data analytics to inform progress, decision-making, and impact. To date, we have supported more than one million people through our innovative holistic approach. We have achieved this tremendous growth with the support of our incredible partners from all around the globe who believe in our model and impact. Find out more about our programs and impact at www.raisingthevillage.org.
Role Description
RTV is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of HR to lead our growing People &Culture function across our Uganda operations. This role is critical to ensuring our team has the support, systems, and strategy needed to drive impact. As a key people leader, the Head of HR Uganda will manage an HR team, provide guidance and advice to senior leaders, and ensure HR is a true enabler of organizational success. The ideal candidate is proactive, people-centered, and solutions-oriented—with a strong understanding of both HR operations and strategic workforce planning. This position requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and deep experience navigating HR issues in complex, mission-driven environments.
Key Responsibilities
1. HR Strategy, Leadership & Team Management
- Lead the development and execution of the HR strategy and annual work plan in alignment with RTV’s global goals
- Manage, mentor, and grow a high-performing Uganda-based HR team, ensuring accountability and professional development
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on people-related matters, including workforce planning, culture, and team effectiveness
- Foster a high-performance, inclusive, and values-aligned organizational culture
2. Issue Resolution & Employee Relations
- Serve as a lead contact for HR escalations, grievances, and employee relations issues, ensuring timely and fair resolution
- Strengthen conflict resolution, mediation, and performance management processes across teams
- Ensure compliance with Uganda labor law, RTV policies, and relevant international standards
- Maintain a consistent and supportive HR presence across field offices and Kampala and Mbarara offices
3. Talent Acquisition & Resourcing Strategy
- Oversee recruitment strategies and processes to ensure timely, high-quality hires that meet program and support team needs
- Lead improvements in talent sourcing, interview design, and onboarding processes to support organizational growth
- Partner with hiring managers to improve workforce planning, organizational design, and team structure
- Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in all resourcing and recruitment practices
4. People Operations & Process Improvement
- Strengthen HR systems and processes (e.g., contracts, benefits, leave tracking, performance management) for greater efficiency and user experience
- Ensure strong HR data management, analytics, and reporting for leadership decision- making
- Lead cross-functional efforts to align HR processes with operational and programmatic needs
- Collaborate with global HR counterparts to ensure consistency in policies and practices
5. Learning, Development & Organizational Health
- Develop and implement staff training, leadership development, and team-building initiatives
- Conduct organizational assessments and pulse surveys to inform HR strategy and improvements
- Support managers across departments to strengthen team leadership, feedback, and employee development
- Promote a culture of recognition, growth, and accountability
6. Health, Safety & Wellbeing
- Oversee and strengthen RTV’s health and safety policies and practices across Uganda operations
- Ensure compliance with national health and safety laws and international standards
- Lead incident reporting and response protocols, and collaborate with teams to mitigate risk in the field and in offices
- Work with leadership and facilities/operations teams to maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive work environment
Required Skills and Expertise
- 12+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role
- Strong track record in managing HR teams and leading across the employee lifecycle
- Deep knowledge of Uganda labor law and HR best practices in East African contexts
- Proven experience with HR strategy, employee relations, recruitment, and change management
- Experience in nonprofit, international development, or multi-site operational environments strongly preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and problem-solving skills
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- HR certification (e.g., SHRM, CIPD, HRCI) is an asset
1. HR Strategy, Leadership & Team Management Lead the development and execution of the HR strategy and annual work plan in alignment with RTV’s global goals Manage, mentor, and grow a high-performing Uganda-based HR team, ensuring accountability and professional development Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on people-related matters, including workforce planning, culture, and team effectiveness Foster a high-performance, inclusive, and values-aligned organizational culture 2. Issue Resolution & Employee Relations Serve as a lead contact for HR escalations, grievances, and employee relations issues, ensuring timely and fair resolution Strengthen conflict resolution, mediation, and performance management processes across teams Ensure compliance with Uganda labor law, RTV policies, and relevant international standards Maintain a consistent and supportive HR presence across field offices and Kampala and Mbarara offices 3. Talent Acquisition & Resourcing Strategy Oversee recruitment strategies and processes to ensure timely, high-quality hires that meet program and support team needs Lead improvements in talent sourcing, interview design, and onboarding processes to support organizational growth Partner with hiring managers to improve workforce planning, organizational design, and team structure Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in all resourcing and recruitment practices 4. People Operations & Process Improvement Strengthen HR systems and processes (e.g., contracts, benefits, leave tracking, performance management) for greater efficiency and user experience Ensure strong HR data management, analytics, and reporting for leadership decision- making Lead cross-functional efforts to align HR processes with operational and programmatic needs Collaborate with global HR counterparts to ensure consistency in policies and practices 5. Learning, Development & Organizational Health Develop and implement staff training, leadership development, and team-building initiatives Conduct organizational assessments and pulse surveys to inform HR strategy and improvements Support managers across departments to strengthen team leadership, feedback, and employee development Promote a culture of recognition, growth, and accountability 6. Health, Safety & Wellbeing Oversee and strengthen RTV’s health and safety policies and practices across Uganda operations Ensure compliance with national health and safety laws and international standards Lead incident reporting and response protocols, and collaborate with teams to mitigate risk in the field and in offices Work with leadership and facilities/operations teams to maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive work environment
12+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role Strong track record in managing HR teams and leading across the employee lifecycle Deep knowledge of Uganda labor law and HR best practices in East African contexts Proven experience with HR strategy, employee relations, recruitment, and change management Experience in nonprofit, international development, or multi-site operational environments strongly preferred Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and problem-solving skills Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field (Master’s preferred) HR certification (e.g., SHRM, CIPD, HRCI) is an asset
JOB-6888ed214176e
Vacancy title:
Head of HR Uganda
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Human Resources]
Jobs at:
Raising The Village (RTV)
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, August 12 2025
Duty Station:
kampala | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 29 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Travel Required: 20%
Reporting to: Chief of Staff
About Raising The Village
We are Raising The Village (RTV), an international development organization and a registered charity on a mission to end ultra-poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. Raising The Village is a fast- growing organization on an accelerated growth path. Our team in East Africa and North America works together to lift communities out of ultra-poverty in last-mile villages. We operate at the intersection of direct implementation and advanced data analytics to inform progress, decision-making, and impact. To date, we have supported more than one million people through our innovative holistic approach. We have achieved this tremendous growth with the support of our incredible partners from all around the globe who believe in our model and impact. Find out more about our programs and impact at www.raisingthevillage.org.
Role Description
RTV is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of HR to lead our growing People &Culture function across our Uganda operations. This role is critical to ensuring our team has the support, systems, and strategy needed to drive impact. As a key people leader, the Head of HR Uganda will manage an HR team, provide guidance and advice to senior leaders, and ensure HR is a true enabler of organizational success. The ideal candidate is proactive, people-centered, and solutions-oriented—with a strong understanding of both HR operations and strategic workforce planning. This position requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and deep experience navigating HR issues in complex, mission-driven environments.
Key Responsibilities
1. HR Strategy, Leadership & Team Management
- Lead the development and execution of the HR strategy and annual work plan in alignment with RTV’s global goals
- Manage, mentor, and grow a high-performing Uganda-based HR team, ensuring accountability and professional development
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on people-related matters, including workforce planning, culture, and team effectiveness
- Foster a high-performance, inclusive, and values-aligned organizational culture
2. Issue Resolution & Employee Relations
- Serve as a lead contact for HR escalations, grievances, and employee relations issues, ensuring timely and fair resolution
- Strengthen conflict resolution, mediation, and performance management processes across teams
- Ensure compliance with Uganda labor law, RTV policies, and relevant international standards
- Maintain a consistent and supportive HR presence across field offices and Kampala and Mbarara offices
3. Talent Acquisition & Resourcing Strategy
- Oversee recruitment strategies and processes to ensure timely, high-quality hires that meet program and support team needs
- Lead improvements in talent sourcing, interview design, and onboarding processes to support organizational growth
- Partner with hiring managers to improve workforce planning, organizational design, and team structure
- Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in all resourcing and recruitment practices
4. People Operations & Process Improvement
- Strengthen HR systems and processes (e.g., contracts, benefits, leave tracking, performance management) for greater efficiency and user experience
- Ensure strong HR data management, analytics, and reporting for leadership decision- making
- Lead cross-functional efforts to align HR processes with operational and programmatic needs
- Collaborate with global HR counterparts to ensure consistency in policies and practices
5. Learning, Development & Organizational Health
- Develop and implement staff training, leadership development, and team-building initiatives
- Conduct organizational assessments and pulse surveys to inform HR strategy and improvements
- Support managers across departments to strengthen team leadership, feedback, and employee development
- Promote a culture of recognition, growth, and accountability
6. Health, Safety & Wellbeing
- Oversee and strengthen RTV’s health and safety policies and practices across Uganda operations
- Ensure compliance with national health and safety laws and international standards
- Lead incident reporting and response protocols, and collaborate with teams to mitigate risk in the field and in offices
- Work with leadership and facilities/operations teams to maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive work environment
Required Skills and Expertise
- 12+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role
- Strong track record in managing HR teams and leading across the employee lifecycle
- Deep knowledge of Uganda labor law and HR best practices in East African contexts
- Proven experience with HR strategy, employee relations, recruitment, and change management
- Experience in nonprofit, international development, or multi-site operational environments strongly preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and problem-solving skills
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- HR certification (e.g., SHRM, CIPD, HRCI) is an asset
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Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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