MEARL HUB AFRIKA is hiring a Human Resource Officer to establish and manage MHA’s human resource systems and ensure compliance with labor laws, NGO Bureau regulations, and donor requirements. This role will support the recruitment, development, and retention of high-quality staff while embedding a culture of accountability, performance, and staff wellbeing.

Location: Kampala

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement HR policies, systems, and procedures (recruitment, performance management, leave, payroll support, staff welfare).
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and contract management.
• Manage staff records and HR database, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
• Coordinate staff performance reviews and capacity-building initiatives.
• Ensure organizational compliance with Ugandan labor laws.
• Advise management on HR best practices, staff grievances, and disciplinary procedures.
• Contribute to building an inclusive and equitable workplace culture in line with MHA’s feminist and participatory values.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 3 years’ experience in HR management within NGOs, international agencies, or corporate organizations.
• Good understanding of Ugandan labor laws and compliance frameworks for NGOs.
• Proven skills in recruitment, HR systems development, and employee relations.
• High emotional intelligence, confidentiality, and ability to mediate sensitive HR issues.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Deadline: October 31, 2025

• Develop and implement HR policies, systems, and procedures (recruitment, performance management, leave, payroll support, staff welfare).
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and contract management.
• Manage staff records and HR database, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
• Coordinate staff performance reviews and capacity-building initiatives.
• Ensure organizational compliance with Ugandan labor laws.
• Advise management on HR best practices, staff grievances, and disciplinary procedures.
• Contribute to building an inclusive and equitable workplace culture in line with MHA’s feminist and participatory values.

• Good understanding of Ugandan labor laws and compliance frameworks for NGOs.
• Proven skills in recruitment, HR systems development, and employee relations.
• High emotional intelligence, confidentiality, and ability to mediate sensitive HR issues.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 3 years’ experience in HR management within NGOs, international agencies, or corporate organizations.