Danish Refugee Council Uganda Jobs 2026 – Human Resource & Administration Manager Vacancy | Apply by 30th June 2026

• Lead HR and Administration teams, including performance and staff development
• Provide technical HR guidance to managers and field offices
• Ensure coordination with HR legal advisors and regional HR teams
• Develop and implement HR strategy and workplans
• Support senior management on HR direction and workforce planning
• Oversee HR budgeting and resource planning

• Ensure updated job descriptions across all roles
• Maintain consistency in job titles and grading structures
• Support succession planning and workforce mobility
• Assist in restructuring and organizational change processes

• Oversee recruitment processes and compliance
• Support job advertising, longlisting, interviews, and reference checks
• Conduct recruitment quality control and documentation
• Lead onboarding and induction processes
• Provide regular recruitment progress reports to management

• Manage employment contracts, extensions, and resignations
• Oversee payroll administration for national staff
• Support salary benchmarking processes
• Ensure proper HR filing and documentation systems

• Implement performance appraisal and probation systems
• Support disciplinary and performance management processes
• Ensure exit interviews and staff exit procedures are completed
• Develop staff training and capacity-building plans

• Support staff welfare and insurance systems
• Promote employee well-being initiatives
• Implement R&R and housing policies
• Ensure staff engagement and feedback mechanisms (DRC Voices)

• Ensure HR policies are localized and updated
• Conduct annual HR compliance checks
• Maintain HR systems, tools, and trackers
• Train managers on HR policies and people management tools
• Coordinate with HQ and regional offices on HR standards

• Oversee office administration systems and procedures
• Manage office leases, rentals, and contracts
• Supervise utilities, supplies, and office resources
• Manage expat logistics, visas, and onboarding support
• Coordinate administrative support services across offices

• Ensure accurate HR data in ERP systems (DRC Dynamics)
• Generate HR reports and analytics for decision-making
• Ensure system compliance and data integrity
• Support ERP users and system optimization

• Lead HR strategic decision-making at country level
• Ensure compliance with DRC policies and standards
• Manage staff performance, development, and accountability
• Oversee HR unit resource management and planning

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or Social Sciences (HR specialization)
• Minimum 6 years’ HR experience in humanitarian organizations
• At least 2 years in senior HR management (INGO required)
• Strong knowledge of HR principles and people management systems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Master’s degree is an added advantage

• Striving for excellence
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Leadership and initiative
• Strong communication skills
• High integrity and ethical conduct

• Duration: 5 months
• Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
• Start Date: August 2026