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HR & Administration Manager job at Welthungerhilfe (WHH) | Apply Now
Are you looking for Human Resource jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in HR & Administration Manager job at Welthungerhilfe (WHH)
About the Organisation
Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is one of Germany’s largest private aid organizations, with a mission to eradicate hunger and achieve food security through sustainable development and humanitarian aid initiatives across the globe. Founded in 1962, WHH has earned a stellar reputation for its integrity, transparency, and impactful work in over 35 countries, including Uganda, where it actively addresses issues related to nutrition, water, sanitation, and agriculture.
The organization fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values diversity, continuous learning, and staff well-being, offering dynamic job opportunities in both field and administrative roles with flexible and mission-driven work arrangements. WHH’s evolution has seen it shift from direct food aid to supporting long-term development and resilience-building among vulnerable communities through innovative, community-based models.
With more than 2,500 staff worldwide, WHH operates at both grassroots and policy levels, emphasizing values such as accountability, partnership, and empowerment. Its CSR commitment is embedded in its core operations, promoting environmental protection, gender equity, and local capacity building. Through impactful programs and strategic collaborations, WHH continues to champion the global fight against hunger and poverty. For more information, visit https://www.welthungerhilfe.org.
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
HR & Administration Manager job at Welthungerhilfe (WHH)
Welthungerhilfe (WHH)
Job Description
Job Title: HR & Administration Manager
Organisation: Welthungerhilfe
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Summary: The HR and Administration Manager will report to the WHH Uganda Country Director and collaborate closely with the Regional HR Manager on Head office level. This role is responsible for leading the HR strategy, overseeing recruitment processes, and ensuring that WHH systems and policies are understood and followed by all staff. The position also focuses on staff development and management within the WHH Uganda Country Program.
As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the HR and Administration Manager will directly supervise one HR Officer and provide technical oversight to HR and Admin staff across seven field locations. This includes ensuring effective day-to-day HR management in areas such as attendance, leave management, recruitment, employee insurance, and benefits administration.
The HR and Administration Manager is empowered to make independent decisions within the HR function, guided by WHH global HR policies, best practices, and Ugandan labor law. Additionally, the role provides direct support, mentoring, and coaching to HR staff in both the Country Office and project locations.
This position is based in the WHH Kampala country office and requires frequent travel to field offices.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Develop and maintain strategic leadership, coordination and management to all HR aspects of WHH Uganda operations, staff and partners staff, as relevant
Serve as a focal point for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in relation to any HR-and administration related topics
Develop the capacity of the HR Team in the areas of employee relations management, staff development strategies, HR systems, policy and procedure development and implementation
With support of the HQ HR, set up and roll out the WHH global online recruitment and selection system at WHH UGA at Country Office (CO) and Project offices
Ensure an enabling environment for retention, talent development and communication about future opportunities
In close collaboration with the Country Director, Head of Finance and HQ HR lead the periodical revision of WHH Uganda salary scale and benefits, triangulating the data with (global) Compensation and Benefits Survey Providers and other locally available mechanisms, to ensure that WHH Uganda remains a competitive and attractive employer in Uganda
Implement WHH Uganda-specific Human Resource policies in line with WHH HQ policies in support of organizational goals and ensure the consistent application and interpretation of existing policies across WHH Uganda operating offices through appropriate consultation, coaching and communication
Comply with WHH policies and practice with respect to Child Safeguarding, Code of Conduct, safety and security, fraud and other relevant policies and procedures
Liaise with the Country Director and other ELT members as relevant on any legal issues as may arise; ensuring WHH Uganda adheres to relevant Ugandan legislation
Oversee the process of I/NGO registration nationally, provide input to relevant Government of Uganda compliance processes.
Lead the process of identification of staff areas of improvement; develop and implement the capacity strengthening strategy of the WHH UGA national staff
Lead the process of annual Employee Dialogue, strengthening the capacity of the line managers in appropriate use of the tools
Ensure that WHH Uganda is an active member of the NGO Forum HR Working Group, delivering high quality inputs and feed back to the SMT
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Master’s degree in human resources/business management/administration or equivalent
Minimum of five (5) years’ professional experience in Human Resources including at least two (2) years within a large international NGO
At least two (2) years’ experience in setting up/strengthening HR systems
Previous experience and knowledge of HR Information Systems (HRIS)
Knowledge of relevant Ugandan legislation and policies
Expertise in recruitment and selection methodologies and approaches
Proven track record in capacity strengthening, mentoring and coaching of the team
Cross-cultural experience, understanding, sensitivity and a high level of integrity
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
Computer literate, with a high degree of proficiency and productivity
Ability to work comfortably and effectively, either at own initiative or under direction
Willingness to regularly travel to WHH field offices’
Ability to work in a team/independently
Fluent in English, written and spoken, knowledge of Ugandan local languages an asset
Our offer
We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team. Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its employees. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale.
How to Apply
Please send your application via our online recruiting system by December 7, 2025.
Deadline: 7th December 2025
