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Uganda Human Resource Coordinator [Fixed-Term]

Mubende, Jinja and Mukono- Uganda

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund. 

To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, the HR Business Partner serves as a strategic partner to business leaders and departments, aligning human resources initiatives with organisational goals. You will focus on employee relations and talent management and will collaborate with different team members to manage daily operations and implement HR strategies designed to improve organisation effectiveness. You will be based in our Central or Western Uganda Office.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with business leaders to understand organisational objectives and HR-related requirements and develop solutions to support them.
  • Facilitate performance management processes, provide guidance to managers on performance management frameworks, and address underperformance challenges.
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and organizational policies. Work with the Head of HR to update policies to remain in compliance with changing legal requirements.
  • Champion diversity initiatives and promote an inclusive and equitable work environment.
  • Be a primary contact for employee relations matters, providing guidance to managers on HR policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Prepare regular reports and dashboards for management on key HR metrics.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • At least two years of progressive experience working in a similar role.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of employment law.
  • Demonstrated experience working with HR information systems and data tools.
  • Demonstrated project management skills.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Mubende and Jinja/Mukono- Uganda

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off 

Contract Duration

1 year (renewable) 

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Uganda

Application Deadline

21st December 2024. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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