Summary
Date Posted: 16th January 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time , Currency: Ush

JOB DETAILS:
Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limied (UEGCL) is a Public Limited Liability Company incorporated in March 2001 under the Companies Act and in conformity with the Electricity Act, 1999. It started operations on 1st April 2001 and is wholly owned by the Government of the Republic of Uganda, with its head office located in Kampala. The mandate of UEGCL is to establish, acquire, maintain and operate electricity generation facilities and to promote research and development in the electricity generation sector while operating on sound business principles. The Vision of the Company is to “Be one of the Leading Power Producers in the Great Lakes Region”, while the Mission is to “Sustainably generate Reliable, Quality and Affordable Electricity for Socio-Economic Development”.
Job Purpose: To provide effective leadership and management to the HR and Administrative function and to support the mission and strategic direction of the Company.
THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER
Based at UEGCL’s headquarters in Kampala, the CHRO reports directly to the Chief Executive officer (CEO) and serves as the senior most advisor on strategic workforce planning and human resource matters for the UEGCL Top Management (TM).
• The CHRO is supported by and supervises a Management Team of two Heads of sections (HR & Administration). The CHRO, in collaboration with the HR Management team, is charged with ensuring that UEGCL has the human resource capacities needed to deliver on its mandate in today’s increasingly complex human resource landscape within the framework of UEGCL’s Strategic Direction. In doing so, the CHRO follows through on the implementation of UEGCL’s People Strategy. The implementation of these strategic priorities is to be supported by a reconfiguration of the HR function to enable the department to transform from an HR administration service into a strategic business partner for field operations and senior management.
• CHRO is instrumental in communicating the link between the importance of strategic human resources planning and delivery, including the duty of care and the effective delivery of UEGCL’s mandate. An integral part of the Top Management (TM), the CHRO is a strategic advisor on complex, sensitive and far-ranging human resources issues.
• The CHRO, in partnership with the UEGCL Top Management, and in particular the Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer, is instrumental in championing a transformative process to ensure our workforce is fully supported and optimally positioned to meet organizational needs in a respectful, inclusive, workplace environment. Particular focus is placed on the organization’s values, behaviour, and approach to performance and ensuring robust HR risk and oversight mechanisms.
• The CHRO ensures support, alignment and leadership with broader UEGCL reforms, including the different forwardthinking and cross-cutting initiatives. CHRO develops strategic partnerships, represents the Organization at inter-agency meetings, conferences as well as meetings with senior government officials and other external officials, ensuring that the strategic vision and needs of the Organization in terms of human resources are well articulated and understood, the concerns of government are adequately considered and addressed as appropriate.
• The CHRO is also responsible for maintaining an open dialogue with employees which is critical to advancing the organization’s goals.
• CHRO leads and oversees the work of the HR and Administration Department which will comprise a workforce of approximately 47 personnel, based at the Head Office with support to the HR and Administration teams at the Branch Offices and Project Sites. The Department’s responsibilities include; talent recruitment and assignment, administration of benefits and entitlements, payroll management, HR policy development, staff health and welfare, strategic workforce planning, Training and Development, succession planning as well as management of UEGCL’s Resource Centre based in Jinja which plays a pivotal role in training and supporting the development of our workforce. In addition, the responsibilities include general office administration and support, transport management, security management, records and archive management and property management. The CHRO shall also monitor and ensure compliance with all applicable legislation with regard to these responsibilities.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
• UEGCL’s strategic vision and needs of the Organization in terms of human resources are well articulated and understood by both internal and external parties.
• UEGCL’s human resource department is fully transformed to incorporate strategic workforce planning which is operationally focused and the timely delivery of a streamlined, comprehensive and integrated HR and Administration service that is optimally positioned to meet organizational needs.
• HR and Administration Department is valued as an established strategic business partner to the CEO and the Senior Executive Team members, as well as to operations, providing expert and authoritative advice on Strategic Workforce Planning, Duty of Care, Succession planning, and other Human Resources issues.
• The recruitment, retention, development, deployment, the wellbeing of the UEGCL workforce are well coordinated and undertaken in a timely and seamless manner and operational HR needs in emergencies are met on time, supported by clear, simple policies and processes and an effective personnel administration system.
• UEGCL’s duty of care is understood across the organization and colleagues are free to voice their HR concerns and receive timely, respectful responses, supported by a strong staff health and welfare service.
• UEGCL fosters an inclusive and respectful working environment where creative thought is encouraged and where diversity is valued as a strong asset and the composition of the workforce from a diversity perspective is closely monitored.
• UEGCL has up-to-date HR and Administration ICT systems, reliable HR metrics, people analytics, and tools in order to drive and support informed HR decisions and provide Senior Management with critical business intelligence on overall workforce trends, regional diversity, and gender balance, and emerging issues to proactively anticipate, plan and meet workforce needs.
• UEGCL’s performance management is re-framed, in coordination with the Head Business Performance and the UEGCL Top Management, based on a consultative process to establish an organization-wide compact on the behaviours and competencies that must be demonstrated to uphold the UEGCL’s values and principles accompanied by support for development and an exit strategy for underperformance.
• UEGCL’s administration of the disciplinary and grievance management and decisions are based on fair and impartial recommendations to the CEO/Top Management and, accompanied by a robust HR risk management and oversight system.
• UEGCL is represented at external HR fora, including inter-agency and international engagements to advance UEGCL’s ability and visibility and to encourage the bringing in of new talent and thinking.
• HR Department objectives and work plans are coordinated to support the People Strategy and the Department’s resources are allocated appropriately.
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• A Bachelor’s Degree with honors in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Law, Social Sciences, Social Word& Social Administration or in another field directly relevant to this position with a minimum of 10 years relevant professional experience, preferably in a credible corporate organization with regional/branch operational set-up. At least 5 years serving as a Senior Manager, including significant budgetary responsibilities, preferably in a performance-driven organization with a highly engaged workforce.
• A Master’s Degree (or equivalent Advanced University Degree) in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Law, Social Sciences, Management or in another field directly relevant to this position from a reputable Institution of Learning.
• Professional qualifications in HR & membership to a registered HR body will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in managing large teams, and in inspiring and leading transformational processes and culture change in an organization.
• Fluency in English (written/oral/comprehension).
• Demonstrate a high level of discretion while exercising sound interpersonal skills.
• An excellent communicator, comfortable with consultative processes and results driven.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills.
• Experience in conflict management and negotiation.
• Exemplary track record of ethical behaviour and leadership by example.
DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES
Communication, Strategic Planning and Vision, Leadership, Accountability, Teamwork & Collaboration, Client Centric & Result Orientation, Judgment and Decision Making, Empowering and Building Trust, Managing Resources, Analytical Thinking, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, Stakeholder Management, Change Capability and Adaptability, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Organizational Awareness, Managing Performance, Innovation and Creativity, Planning and Organizing, Political (Company) Awareness and Computer knowledge

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Job application procedure
Interested persons with requisite qualifications are invited to address their applications with copies of certified academic documents, professional qualifications and detailed curriculum vitae indicating two referees and their full addresses to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited
Block C, Plot 6-9, Victoria Office Park, Okot Close,
Bukoto
P.O Box 75831, Kampala
Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the full job details and requirements on the UEGCL website www.uegcl.com  before submitting their applications. Applications should be submitted electronically as one attachment only in portable documents format (pdf) indicating the position applied for in the subject line to email address: jobs@uegcl.go.ug 
Please note that the closing date for submission of applications is Wednesday 30th January 2019 (midnight Ugandan time).
PLEASE NOTE:
• Only Online applications sent as one attachment will be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to present original copies of certified academic documents during interviews.
• Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Company.
• Applicants without authentic academic transcripts will not be considered.
For any inquiries please contact the Human Resource team on email at jobsuegcl@uegcl.go.ug  or on Telephone No: 0312372165