Careers

SENIOR PLANNING OFFICER

REF: UNMC-2025-CI-02-21
REPORTS TO: MANAGER RISK, PLANNING AND INVESTMENTS
Age: 30-45 years
JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for monitoring, evaluating and Implementation of Company plans; programmes and projects.

Roles and Responsibilities

  1. Provide technical advice and guidance to Management on matters
    of human resources management and development, in terms of policies,
    regulations, practices and procedures and disciplinary code;
  2. Deploy staff of the Company within Departments, Divisions,
    Sections and Units to meet their manpower needs;
  3. Oversee and coordination the needs assessment for Human
    Resource Development in the Company and develop appropriate human resource
    development interventions;
  4. Coordinate implementation of periodic Performance Review and
    Appraisal System in the Company;
  5. Provide relevant information and data support and up-date
    records on various Human Resources in the Company;
  6. Coordinate the assessment of Human Resource Development needs
    for the company and organize training and other human resource development
    programmes/interventions;
  7. Interpret and disseminate regulations concerning human resource
    including standing orders and other staff regulations as approved by the
    Board of Directors;
  8. Maintain an up-to-date filling system and ensure proper
    disposal of records of the Company in accordance with the retention and
    disposal schedules.
  9. Facilitate general custodian services to include maintenance of
    office equipment, buildings and grounds for the Company;

Qualifications

  1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource, Public Administration, Management Science, Social Sciences, Social Work and Social Administration, Business Administration or Development Studies from a recognized Institution;
  2. A Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or Management from a recognized Institution
  3. At least eight (8) years working experience in Human Resources six (6) of which must have been at Senior Level;
  4. Good working knowledge and understanding of regulations, accepted professional standards, policies and procedures and legislation.
  5. The ability to manage the implementation of effective employment policies.
  6. A confident leader with experience in leading a team.
  7. Have the ability to develop strong working relationships and drive collaboration.
  8. Have the ability to accept and provide feedback, be challenged on your advice and work well under pressure.
  9. The ability to assert your opinion and ideas with confidence.

All applicants must attach soft copies of relevant motivation letter, CV and academic transcripts in MS Word and PDF formats only.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Applicant should visit the UNMC website at www.unmc.co.ug to view the detailed job description. Select and apply for the job of choice and submit application by email: recruitments@unmc.go.ug not later than Friday 29th May 2025 at 17:00pm.

  • Only applications received online will be accepted. Applicants are required to attach CERTIFIED copies of the required academic documents.
  • (Note that the academic documents should be strictly certified by the awarding local institutions while awards by foreign institutions should be certified by the foreign institution or a duly authorized Certification body of that country)
  • All applicants must attach soft copies of relevant motivation letter, CV and academic transcripts in MS Word and PDF formats only. 
  • Applications without Certified academic documents will not be considered.
  • UNMC offers a highly dynamic work environment and provides competitive and attractive benefits.
  • Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted, and any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.