Principal Human Resource Officer

The Local Government Finance Commission is hiring a Principal Human Resource Officer to coordinate, manage and implement policies, plans and programmes for effective execution of the administration and human resources functions in the Local Government Finance Commission.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Administration, Management Science, Social Sciences, Human Resource, Commerce, Social Work and Social Administration, Business Administration or Development Studies from a recognized Institution;
• A Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or Management from a recognized Institution

Experience

• At least six (6) years working experience in human resource and administration in a government or reputable organization, three (3) of which must have been at Senior Level;

Competencies

Technical

• Ability to analyze issues;
• Administrative and management Skills;
• Planning organizing and budgeting skills;

Accountability

• Report writing and Presentation Skills.
• Computer literate;
• Behavioral

Innovative

• Effective communication

Time Management

• Interpersonal skills

Ethics and Integrity

• Ability to mentor juniors

How to Apply:

The interested applicants should submit hard copies of the application in triplicate specifying the position with a detailed curriculum vitae, cover letter, photocopies of academic certificates, and testimonials or may submit applications through LGFC Email: lgfc@lgfc.go.ug

Application should be submitted to the Secretary, Local Government Finance Commission, Workers House, 10th Floor, Northern Wing

Deadline: 30th October 2026

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.