US Agency for International Development
USAID/Uganda is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Personal Services Contractor (PSC) – Human Resource Specialist.
ELIGIBLE OFFERORS:“Cooperating Country National” shall mean the individual engaged to serve in the Cooperating Country under this contract.
“Cooperating Country” shall mean the foreign country in or for which services are to be rendered hereunder.
Opening date: November 14, 2022
Closing date: November 28, 2022
USAID/Uganda is seeking for qualified individuals to fill the Human Resource Specialist position in the Human Resource Unit; one of the four (4) customer service divisions of the Executive Office at USAID/Uganda. In support of the Supvy. Executive Officer (S/EXO), the Deputy Executive Officer (D/EXO), and the EXO Specialist, the Human Resource (HR) Specialist assists with the management and delivery of effective personnel, administrative and logistical support services for the USAID/Uganda; Assists the S/EXO, D/EXO and the EXO Specialist with the management of the day-to-day operations for USAID/Uganda by coordinating activities between the various USAID offices as well as routine communication and liaising with Department of State sections, and provides guidance and advice to USAID staff as needed.
USAID/Uganda staffing is comprised of U.S. Direct Hires, U.S. Personal Services Contractors, Third Country National (TCN) Personal Services Contractors, and Cooperating Country National (CCN) Personal Services Contractors employees. Human resource management services include work force planning, coordinating, processing recruitment and appointment and issuance of personnel actions, processing classification actions under the MClass, benchmarking US and TCN positions, maintenance of the Mission Staffing Pattern and other staffing records and projections, orientation, and personnel processing of incoming and outgoing employees, operation of various awards program, participating in the mentoring program, performance evaluation program, the CCN Medical Plan, coordinating Mission hosted trainings, and preparing various periodic and non-recurring reports to support USAID/Uganda programs and human resources.
The HR Specialist is point of contact and technical advisor on policies related to personnel issues, coordinates the services that are obtainable under the International Cooperative Administrative Support Services (ICAAS)/Human Resources Office cost center such as the checking in process for offshore employees, placing of solicitations, and submissions to the Joint Awards Committee. The HR Specialist exercises good judgment, in making decisions and providing advice on USAID management policies, contracting practices, and when providing personal counseling and/or advice to employees. The HR Specialist exercises sound judgment in contributing to management decisions and in the formulation of expert opinions and advice to senior management in collaboration with the S/EXO and D/EXO by ensuring compliance with procedural, policy, legal, regulatory frameworks. The HR Specialist maintains contacts with the multiple EXO support sections, primarily Communications & Records, Travel, and Information Systems Division, in the coordination of administrative operations and logistical activities to ensure they are carried out properly and within appropriate time limits and coordination with ICAAS/Travel; ICAAS/Procurement; ICAAS/Motor Pool, etc.
EDUCATION
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business Administration, Human Resources, Social Sciences, Psychology, or relevant study is required.
PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE
–Minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional in human resources management or administrative or management experience involving personnel, operating procedure, contracting, procurement or logistics and any combination thereof, is required.
–Work experience must have demonstrated successful experience in the field of contract and personnel management, a demonstrated knowledge of personnel planning, analysis, budgeting for a large local or international organization, is required.
How to apply
The detailed solicitation document Number: 72061723R10006 which provides the full position description, selection criteria, and specific instructions on how to submit an offer is found at: https://ug.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/ or send an email to EXO and HR Specialist at: [email protected]