EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) is established
under the PPDA Act Cap 205 to develop standards and regulate procurement and
disposal practices in respect of all Procuring and Disposing Entities which include Central
Government Ministries and Departments, Local Governments, State Enterprises,
Constitutional and Statutory Bodies and post primary training institutions.
The PPDA is seeking to recruit a qualified, competent and highly motivated Ugandan to
fill the position of Manager Human Resources.

1. Manager Human Resources (1 Vacancy)
Reports to: Director Human Resources and Administration
Department: Human Resources and Administration
Department Head: Director Human Resources and Administration
Job Purpose
To develop and implement the Authority’s Human Resource Strategies and policies that
support achievement of the strategic plan.

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Support the development and lead the implementation of the Human Resources
strategy, annual HR work plan, and policies, ensuring they are aligned with the
Authority’s strategic objectives and in compliance with employment laws.
2. Coordinate HR operational functions, including manpower planning, employee
benefits and rewards management, learning and development, and performance
management.
3. Manage HR Shared Service-related activities.
4. Implement strategic HR initiatives such as succession planning, organizational
culture transformation, workforce planning, and HR policy reviews.
5. Identify and manage HR-related risks, ensure compliance with relevant laws and
internal policies, and promote a conducive work environment that supports
productivity and staff well-being.
6. Manage the rollout of talent development programs, including mentorship,
coaching, and leadership development, to build organizational capacity and
enhance employee engagement.
7. Interpret and apply HR policies and employment regulations, and provide
technical support in resolving employee relations matters, grievances, and
disciplinary actions.
8. Conduct and coordinate HR benchmarking, comparator studies, and research on
best practices, and provide recommendations to strengthen HR strategy and
employer branding.
9. Draft submissions to the Executive Committee and the Board.
10.Provide Leadership to the departmental staff and handle all performance and HR
related matters such as performance management, training and development,
leave management and handling of disciplinary matters amongst others, and
11.Undertake any other duties assigned from time to time.
Person Specifications

a) Education
1. Honours Bachelors’ Degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational
Development or Organizational Psychology, or Social Work and Social
Administration or any other Social Sciences with Human Resources/Personnel
Management as one of the subjects.
2. A Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration
(Human Resources Management), Organizational Development or
Organizational Psychology, and
3. Professional qualification in CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and
Development) or a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management or
any related professional qualification in Human Resources.
b) Experience
1. A minimum of Seven (7) years’ experience in Human Resources Management
with a minimum of three (3) years at Senior Officer Human Resources level or
above.
2. Working Knowledge of the Employment Act 2006 and other relevant Labour
Laws, and
3. Working Knowledge of the Public Service Standing Orders 2021.

c) Skills and Competencies
1. Demonstrable Leadership Skills,
2. Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills,
3. Very good Decision Making and Problem-Solving Skills,
4. Strong Negotiation Skills,
5. Excellent stakeholder engagement and networking skills, and
6. Highly innovative and creative.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:
Full time employee on a 3-year renewable contract subject to satisfactory performance
and an attractive salary package.
2.0 APPLICATION GUIDELINES
2.1 Mandatory requirements for Applicants: –
a) Apply ON-LINE.
b) Scan, attach and submit on-line relevant documents (‘O’ Level, and ‘A’ Level
Certificates, Degree Transcripts and Certificates).
c) Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only Portable Document
Format (PDF) is allowed;

2.2 Application Process:
a) Visit the website https://recruitment.ppda.go.ug/jobs/Careers
b) Click on Jobs
c) Click on the job from the list of advertised jobs.
d) Select job and click I’m interested in order to apply.
e) Review your application and submit.

2.3 Emphasis: –
a) Only on-line applications on the e-recruitment system will be considered.
b) Only Candidates shortlisted for Written and/ or Oral Interviews will
be contacted.
c) Candidates shortlisted for Oral Interviews shall be required to bring along with
them copies of original academic documents (“O” and “A” level Certificates,
Degree Transcripts and Certificates) and a Valid National Identification Card.
d) Applicants who shall not hear from the Authority on completion of the selection
process should consider themselves unsuccessful.
e) The Authority will carry out verification of all academic documents of successful
candidates in order to confirm their authenticity. Any applicant established to
have submitted forged document(s) shall be disqualified and charged in
accordance with the laws of Uganda.
f) Please note that any form of canvassing or lobbying will lead to automatic
disqualification. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill available vacancies in
the Authority. Applications should be filled and submitted ON-LINE not later than 11th
February 2026. The link to the e- recruitment system can be viewed and accessed
at https://recruitment.ppda.go.ug