Uganda: Head of HR & Training

Career with BRAC International

BRAC is a development success story, spreading anti-poverty solutions born in Bangladesh to 10 other developing countries in Asia and Africa, making it a global leader in providing opportunities for the world’s poor.

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, and is today one of the top leaders in developing cost-effective, evidence-based poverty innovations in extremely poor, fragile and post-disaster settings. BRAC started its first programme outside of Bangladesh in Afghanistan in 2002through the Stichting BRAC International, which is registered in the Netherlands. BRAC International is currently reaching over 19 million people beyond Bangladesh and creating opportunities to break the cycle of poverty.

With a holistic approach that uses a wide array of interventions including microfinance, education, healthcare, legal services and more, BRAC invests in communities’ own human and material resources, catalyzing lasting change and creating an ecosystem in which the poor have the chance to seize control of their own lives. Of the world’s top development and humanitarian relief organisations, BRAC is one of the few based in the global south. In January 2017, BRAC was ranked as the number one NGO in the world for the second consecutive year by the Geneva-based NGO Advisor, an independent media organization committed to highlighting innovation, impact and governance in the non-profit sector.

BRAC International is seeking application from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position:

Head of HR & Training

Job Location: Kampala Uganda

Key Responsibilities:

The Head of Human Resource and Training is a strategic business partner in the design, development and delivery of BRAC (U) MF Ltd’s core Strategic Human Resource Management solutions of talent acquisition, Human Capital Management i.e. change management, organization design and development, employee value proposition realization and HR Project Support)

This position reports to Chief Operating Officer and serves as a subject matter expert to the; Executive leadership team and board of directors on major business issues and decisions relating to the human capital aspect. The main functions of this roles are as follows-

• Lead the design, review, development and delivery of HR strategy, services and projects by aligning people strategies in light of the business results to support the overall Vision
• Design, monitor, oversee and ensure Implementation and practice of a robust BRAC (U) culture (Vision, Mission and Values) that attracts and retains key talent to deliver the business strategy
• Manage the Human Resource Planning process of BRAC (U) Microfinance
• Champion Employee value proposition initiatives that drive and align the BRAC (U) culture as a performance oriented organization.
• Develop, recommend and implement operating budget for the Human Resources Department and ensure department operates within budget allocations that drive employee engagement value propositions.
• Acquisition of key talent and management of the on boarding process.

· Talent management solutions of strategic learning and development, Personal Development Plan and Training Needs Analysis execution, coaching and mentoring, eLearning administration and measuring return on learning investment.

• Manage and ensure regulatory conformity to minimize legal exposure and advise the top leadership on the employee labor laws.
• Review, Update and align HR Policies and Procedures for effective management of Human Capital in the Business.
• Records Management i.e. employee records, benefits files, corporate documents are standardized and adhere to the regulatory mandate.
• Conduct assurance audits of human resource, risk and compliance and effectively manage all audit issues in a timely manner.
• Leverage on HRIS for all HR processes and procedures to drive organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Manage strategic learning and development of the Human Capital to have a competent talent pool to deliver the organizational strategy.

· Ensure effective performance management through supporting and implementing organizational change initiatives and new PMS rollout;

• Keep the organization abreast of industry trends and innovations.
• Seek continuous renewal and innovations in delivery of services and operating systems.
• Actively promote employee engagement through cultural change and staff motivation schemes.
• Oversee effective and timely implementation of the staff Performance Management system.
• Oversee staff welfare initiatives and grievance management system.

Educational Requirements:

Master Degree Major in Human Resources/Business Administration/Organisation psychology or relevant field

Required Competencies:

• Extensive computer skills including MS Office, advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency and Visio
• Knowledge of HR and Payroll systems.
• Exceptional People Management skills
• Ability to work in a multidimensional/multicultural setting
• Networking and negotiation skills
• Good communication skills
• Analytical and planning skills
• Good understanding of Local Labor Laws.

Experience Requirements:

· At least 10 years experience in a commercial environment with 5 yrs at a senior management level

· At least 2 to 3 years’ experience in a Microfinance Institution.

Employment type: Contractual

Salary: Negotiable

If you feel you are the right match for the above mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

External candidates please email your CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades, years of experience, current and expected salary at recruitment.bi@brac.net

Internal candidates need to apply with their latest CV including all job assignments in detail with BRAC PIN and email to internal.bi@brac.net

Please mention the name of the position and AD# BI 21/18 in the subject bar.

Only complete applications will be accepted and short listed candidates will be contacted.

Application deadline: May 6, 2018

Women are encouraged to apply

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer