Human Resource Officer at Media Challenge Initiative
- Company: Media Challenge Initiative
- Location: Uganda
- State: Uganda
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Human Resource Jobs in Uganda
Job Description
Position: Human Resource Officer
Department: Administration
Reports to: C.E.O
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Summary of Job Description
As MCI continues to expand, we are seeking a skilled and experienced Human Resource Officer to join our team. The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring that all employees perform in alignment with their Job Descriptions (JDs) and contribute effectively to our organizational projects.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Performance Management: Develop and implement strategies for effective performance management. Work closely with department heads to ensure that employees meet performance expectations outlined in their JDs.
• MEAL for Organizational Projects: Collaborate with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) team to integrate HR strategies into organization-wide projects. Ensure that HR practices align with project goals and contribute to the overall success of initiatives.
• Talent Retention: Design and implement initiatives to attract and retain high-caliber employees. Conduct regular engagement surveys and implement action plans based on feedback.
• Employee Relations: Serve as a point of contact for employee relations issues, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Mediate and resolve conflicts to maintain a harmonious work environment.
• Training and Development: Identify training needs and coordinate the development and delivery of relevant training programs. Support career development initiatives to enhance employee skills and capabilities.
Qualifications:
Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Human Resources.
• Proven experience in performance management, talent retention, and employee relations.
• Familiarity with MEAL practices and their integration into HR processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, MCI Fellows and alumni.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Desirable: Experience in project management
• Experience working in a Media (for) development organization,
• Stellar Monitoring and Evaluation skills.