Job Purpose

To provide strategic leadership for the provision of adequate human resource management and administration functions in the Authority.

• Develop and ensure effective implementation of Human Resource Management and Administration Policies and strategies for the Authority.
• Oversee regular manpower planning to enable URBRA achieve its strategic objectives.
• Provide advisory services on Human Resource and administration issues in line with existing laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement the recruitment plan of the Authority.
• Develop and ensure implementation of an effective staff motivation and retention strategy.
• Develop and ensure implementation of human resource capacity development strategy.
• Ensure effective management of the Human Resource information system.
• Oversee the development and implementation of an effective and secure records management system.
• Prepare and implement the Directorate workplan and Budget.
• Develop and monitor the implementation of Asset and Facilities management policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement the Authority's rewards and sanctions policy.
• Supervise staff in Human Resource Directorate.
• Develop, implement and maintain a remuneration strategy for the Authority to ensure that the Authority is able to attract and retain competent employees.
• Develop and implement an effective talent management strategy and succession plan.
• Contribute to the development of the Authority's strategy.
• Encourage and maintain sound employee relations by negotiations and consultation with employee representatives.

• Strategic planning & implementation
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• ICT Proficiency
• Coaching & Mentoring skills
• Ability to interpret Human Resource policies & procedures
• Planning & Organizing skills
• Counselling and guidance
• Change management
• Leadership skills
• Communications skills
• People Management & Conflict resolution skills
• Judgment & decision-Making skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Time management

• An Honours Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work and Social Administration from a recognized University.
• Master's Degree in any of the above fields from a recognized University.
• Registered member of Human Resource Managers Association of Uganda or any other relevant Human Resource Professional body.
• Professional qualification in any of the above fields.