Senior Science Officer- Human Resource

Job Description

Requirements

• Strong planning, organizational, and coordination skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven report writing and analytical skills with ability to interpret HR data.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and judgment skills.
• Strong customer service orientation and people management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
• In-depth knowledge of Human Resource policies, employment laws, and labor regulations in Uganda.
• Working knowledge of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Implement the institutional performance management system to drive accountability, performance reviews,
• and a high-performance culture.
• 2. Execute recruitment and onboarding processes to ensure timely acquisition and effective integration of
• competent staff in line with approved HR policies and workforce plans.
• 3. Coordinate staff training, capacity building, and career development programs, and maintain accurate
• records including costs, to build required competencies.
• 4. Manage the staff leave roster by maintaining an accurate and up-to-date leave database and monitoring leave
• utilization in accordance with HR policies.
• 5. Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and guidelines to
• ensure compliance and relevance.
• 6. Conduct HR audits and compliance reviews and follow up on implementation of recommendations.
• 7. Coordinate staff engagement initiatives including general staff meetings, and ensure proper documentation
• and follow-up on action points.
• 8. Provide guidance to staff and supervisors on HR policies, procedures, and labor-related matters.
• 9. Handle employee relations matters and administer disciplinary and grievance management processes in line
• with policy.
• 10. Facilitate organizational restructuring and change management initiatives, including job analysis, job
• evaluation, and realignment of structures.
• 11. Undertake workforce planning to ensure UNCST has the right talent, structures, and systems to deliver its
• mandate.
• 12. Prepare HR work plans, budgets, and performance reports.
• 13. Perform any other official duties assigned by the Executive Secretary.