Heifer International is a non-profit organization that works all over the world to alleviate hunger and poverty while also taking care of the planet.

Heifer helps farmers and their communities build strong economies by teaching them how to farm in a way that is good for the environment and by running community development initiatives

 Heifer and the Mastercard Foundation work together on the Skilling Youth for Employment in Agribusiness (SAYE) initiative in 11 districts in the Busoga sub-region of Uganda

Heifer International is looking for an experienced People Manager to join our team in Uganda.This strategic role will help the SAYE project get off the ground by creating and carrying out HR plans that are in line with the project's goals and Heifer's worldwide people strategy 

The best applicant will work closely with project leaders to make sure that people management strategies are in place that will help the project have an impact and the organization succeed

• Strategic Partnership & People Support (20%): Work with the People Director to create and carry out HR initiatives that support the goals of the project
• Work with cluster coordinators and specialists as a business partner giving them advice on issues relating to people
• Lead efforts to create a positive work environment and get employees more involved
• Compliance and Risk Management (10%): Make sure that all employees follow national labor laws and company rules at all times
• Keep accurate records in both local and global HRIS systems
• Help with internal HR audits and employee relations work such as resolving complaints
• Performance Management and Reward Systems (20%): Keep an eye on and rate progress against project performance metrics
• Help with performance management by looking at the plans of both individuals and teams
• Work with the People Director to help with compensation benchmarking and reviews
• Employee Wellness Wellbeing and Engagement (20%): Come up with and put into action ways to get employees more involved
• Make sure that employee wellness programs and grievance handling procedures are followed
• Help and coach employees on how to solve problems and manage their performance
• Learning and Development (20%): Find out what learning needs are specific to the project and plan ways to build capacity
• Work with management to plan and carry out training programs
• Give implementing partners more power so they can make sure the work is done well
• Operational Support (10%): Help with the creation and revision of HR policies and procedures
• Put in place HR systems and practices that work well
• Work with stakeholders to predict workforce needs and help with hiring efforts

• 7–8 years of experience in HR with at least 3 years in a management position
• Having worked with multinational NGOs and in a matrix framework is very important
• A lot of understanding about Ugandan labor regulations
• Good at HRIS and good at analyzing data
• Great talents in talking negotiating and giving presentations