Careers at The Electoral Commission (EC)-Principal Election Officer, Human Resource Management

Job Title: Principal Election Officer, Human Resource Management

Organization: The Electoral Commission (EC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head, Human Resource Management
Salary Scale: ECS3

About EC:

-The Electoral Commission was set up under Article 60 of the 1995 Constitution of The Republic of Uganda. It consists of the Chairman, Deputy Chairperson and five other members appointed by the President with the approval of Parliament, and a Secretariat headed by the Secretary. The functions of the EC are outlined under Article 61 of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda as follows;
-To ensure that regular, free and fair elections are held;
-To organize, conduct and supervise elections and referenda in accordance with the Constitution;
-To demarcate constituencies in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution;
-To ascertain, publish and declare in writing under its seal the results of the elections and referenda;
-To compile, maintain, revise and update the voters’ register;
-To hear and determine election complaints arising before and during polling;
-To formulate and implement voter educational programmes relating to elections; and
-To perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Parliament by law;

Job Summary:

The  Principal Election Officer, Human Resource Management will mainly be assisting the  Head, Human Resource Management in interpreting and implementing various aspects of personnel policies, rules and regulations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

-Preparation of draft budgetary estimates and staff proposals.
-Managing establishment and staffing control information systems.
-Administering the payroll
-Preparing periodic reports for the Human Resource Department
-Supervision of sectional activities and staff
-Interpreting various aspects of personnel policies, rules and regulations
-Ensuring adherence to personnel policies, rules and regulations
-Approving staff leave
-Identifying staff training needs and compiling the organizational Training Plan
-Providing timely advice to Head, Human Resource Management Department
-Assisting in evaluations and recommendations of the most qualified and suitable candidates to recruit.
-Performa any other duties as officially assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-All applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honors Bachelors Degree in either Arts or Social Sciences, Human Resource Management, Development Studies, Commerce (Management Option), Business Administration (Management Option) or a related field, plus a Post Graduate Diploma in any of the above or related field, from a recognized University / Institution.
-Possession of a Masters Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Management, a Certificate in Administrative Law, and membership to a professional association are added advantages.
-Applicants should have at least 6 years relevant working experience in the field of Human Resource Management, 3 of which should have been gained at a Senor level in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
-Special personal characteristics/attributes:
-High Moral character and proven integrity
-Self-motivated and strategic thinker
-Knowledge of Government Policies and Administrative Procedures.
-Well developed interpersonal and communication skills and capable of working as a member of the organization’s senior management team.
-Ability to lead, cultivate team spirit and motivate qualified and specialized staff.
-Well developed analytical and report writing skills.
-Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure.
-Excellent written and spoken English with strong report writing and presentation skills.
-Age: 28-56 years.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified applications with comprehensively typed CV showing the applicant’s contact address with day time telephone numbers, addresses and day time telephone numbers of three referees, copies of academic transcripts and certificates should be sent to the Human Resource Office/Central Registry, P.O. Box 22678, Jinja Road, Kampala, Uganda. Envelopes should be clearly marked at the top with the words “Application for the post of ……………”

Deadline:  8th November, 2013