SENIOR OFFICER ,HUMAN RESOURCE 

JOB PURPOSE

Senior Officer Human Resources is responsible for overseeing and optimizing operational efficiency across a designated Region. The role is designed to strengthen HR service delivery in recruitment, staff welfare, performance management, HRIS and compliance with human resource policy (HRPP), labor laws and BRAC International standards and will be responsible for regional office level operational areas office administration,in addition to serving as the primary safety & security focal person for the regional office. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support recruitment and onboarding process for Branch level staff (grade 4 and below and casual staff in the assigned region and maintain an up-to-date recruitment tracker under the guidance of the Country Office, in line with recruitment SOPs.

• Verify statutory documentation (social security registration, national ID) for all new joiners to ensure compliance.

• Oversee probation reviews for field staff and ensure timely completion.

• Track and manage contract start and end dates for field staff and notify the Country Office HR team in advance of renewals.

• Maintain databases for casual staff contracts and field office headcount, and forward reports to the Country Office.

• Ensure all staff at the field office are enrolled in statutory and organization’s benefits that includes; medical insurance, GLA, GPA and social security for eligible staff.

• Provide training and support to field office staff on HRIS navigation.

•  Maintain staff movement and attendance registers at field level.

• Implement occupational safety and health measures, including regular workplace checks at field offices ensuring compliance with occupational safety and health regulations.

• Ensure smooth completion of staff offboarding, including clearance processes, exit interviews, and documentation.

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the program’s goals on safeguarding implementation.

•  Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.

• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

•  Knowledge of the HR policies, labour laws and employment act

• Basic computer literacy

• Good organization skills

• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal

• Report writing, facilitation and presentation skills

• Analytical skills

• Critical thinking, decision making and creativity

• Ability to work under pressure and minimum supervision

• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment

• Proactive and detailed oriented

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to provide difficult feedback

• A growth mindset is paramount 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of 2 years’ HR experience in an International NGO setting 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full time

SALARY: Negotiable

Location: Mbale

Application Deadline: 27th November 2026

Application Link: https://bracinternational.hire.trakstar.com/jobs/fk0zcpj?source=

NOTE: BRAC Uganda doesn’t charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process from the applicants. Should you have any doubts about the authenticity of any communication purportedly on behalf of BRAC Uganda please send us an email before taking any further action in relation to the issue at hand.

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation - regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment process includes extensive reference and background checks, self-disclosure of prior issues regarding sexual or other misconduct and criminal records and our values are a part of our Performance Management System.

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.