People and Culture Business Partner at World Vision Uganda

People and Culture Business Partner

Organisation: World Vision Uganda

Location: Hoima, Uganda

Deadline: 17th September 2025

Key Requirement: 3+ years in HR Management, Degree in HR/Social Sciences, and NGO experience.

About World Vision Uganda

World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Partner

Develops and implements Human Resource solutions to business problems
Contribute to the strategy of designated clusters/region/division by providing technical guidance to Managers to identify, prioritize, and build organizational capabilities, behaviours, structures, and processes
Consult with line management and provide P&C guidance appropriately
Develop and regularly adjust P&C strategies and initiatives to respond to specific needs of the designated Clusters/region/division
Identify and work with partners to develop appropriate P&C solutions aligned to specific needs of the designated cluster/region/division
Develop and implement initiatives for identifying and developing next generation of leaders within designated clusters/region/division.
Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with P&C team to develop solutions, programs and policies.
Support line managers in forecasting and planning their talent/workforce pipeline requirements in line with cluster/regional strategy.

Operations Management

Maintain in depth knowledge of legal, National and partnership requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Provide HR Policy guidance and interpretation to line management and build the capacity of line management to understand and implement organizational policies and procedures
Communicate and support development of mechanisms that facilitate adoption of organizational culture and values by employees
Provide day to day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions) and In conjunction with line managers coordinate and ensure timely implementation of the partnering4performance cycle in line with WV policies and procedures
Consolidate and regularly avail performance management information for use in management decision making.
Support line managers identify business needs and develop staff competences to meet identified business needs.
Identify and drive the sharing of best practices across functions and units to facilitate continuous improvement
Coordinate specific projects as determined in the annual P&C operational plan and contribute to functional and cross-functional initiatives.

Employee Engagement and Wellbeing

Works closely with line management and employees to improve work relationships, increase productivity and retention
Support line management to manage and resolve complex employee relations and improve work relationships
Act as focal point for reporting and management of sexual harassment allegations
Work with line management to initiate and implement projects towards improving employee engagement and wellbeing as a driver for organization performance
Regional Point person for Staff Care Initiatives

Change Management

Build capability of employees and managers to respond to and manage organizational changes
Support line managers to review processes and systems and initiate changes to improve work effectiveness.
Support managers implement, track and assess ongoing changes. (change portfolio management)

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

3+ years’ experience in as Human Resources Management generalist in a relatively large, complex, fast paced and busy environment.
At least three years’ Experience working in a multicultural context and with an international Non-Governmental Organization.
Knowledge and Experience in all areas of the Employee life cycle – talent acquisition, talent management, performance management, employee relations, HR Information Systems, Employee Engagement and Wellbeing.
Experience in Project Management and Implementation.
Excellent computer skills (MS Office Suite: MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and databases) with good understanding and experience in Human Resource Information Systems.

Required Education, Training, and Certification

Degree in Human Resource Management, Social Sciences, Business Management, Organizational Development, Organizational Psychology or other related disciplines.
Post graduate qualification or professional qualification in Human Resource Management, is added advantage.
Must be conversant with the Ugandan labour laws and international labour legislations.
Must be a member of a recognized human resources professional body

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

Ability to work pro-actively in a fast-paced environment and timely accomplish multiple tasks simultaneously as well as provide a high-level human and customer centric approach to service delivery
Empathetic, good cross-cultural sensitivity, knowledge and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures
Substantial business acumen with clear, comprehensive understanding of the link between talent and other HR initiatives and organizational strategy,
Understanding of business needs and drivers and ability to deliver value added solutions
Strong critical thinking, conflict resolution/problem solving, teamwork, crisis management, negotiation, training facilitation and coaching skills
Strong Leadership, written and verbal communications and inter-personal skills.
Analytical and with an eye for detail and accuracy.
Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner
Ability to collect, synthesize data and develop recommendations that aid management decisions

How to Apply

All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to submit your application and complete Curriculum Vitae by applying online through visiting World Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.

Apply Here: World Vision Careers Portal