HR Coordinator
Uganda * Full-time
Teach For Uganda
Title: HR Coordinator
Positions: 1
Reporting to: Managing Director
Contract duration: 2 years (renewable)
Duty station: Head Office
Contract Type: Full-time
ABOUT TEACH FOR UGANDA
We are an indigenous non-profit organization that nurtures leaders who are committed to advancing equitable access to quality education for children in low-income communities in Uganda through a two-year teaching fellowship. We recruit, train, and place graduates from varied academic backgrounds to serve as full-time teachers (fellows) in underserved primary schools to improve learning outcomes for children while developing their leadership skills. Post fellowship, our alumni become lifelong advocates of quality education as education leaders, social entrepreneurs, and policy influencers, collectively addressing the systemic challenges that hinder children from fulfilling their potential. Teach For Uganda has been operating in 10 districts, i.e. Kayunga, Mukono, Buikwe, Bugiri, Namayingo, Buliisa, Kibaale, Hoima, Kikuube, and Kagadi; impacting over 74,000 children in 149 schools
POSITION OVERVIEW
As we grow, we are building strong people systems to support a high-performing, mission-driven team. The Human Resource Coordinator will play a critical role in strengthening our people operations and ensuring staff and Fellows are well supported to deliver impact.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Human Resource Coordinator will lead day-to-day HR operations and provide strategic administrative support to ensure Teach For Uganda attracts, retains, and develops high-performing staff and Fellows. This role is responsible for building and institutionalizing human resource systems, policies, and practices across the employee cycle from workforce planning and recruitment to performance management, employee engagement, compliance, and exits. This is a high ownership, standalone role requiring both strategic thinking and strong operational execution.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field.
- At least 6 years of progressive experience.
- Demonstrated experience setting up human resource systems and processes.
- Strong understanding of Ugandan labor laws and statutory compliance.
- Experience in an NGO, education-focused, or growing organization is an advantage.
- Membership in the Human Resource Managers’ Association of Uganda or a related body is an advantage.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Strategic thinking with operational excellence.
- Strong systems-building capability.
- High ownership and self-leadership.
- Excellent documentation and policy writing skills
- Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
High integrity, discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism - Strong analytical and reporting skills
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Alignment with Teach For Uganda’s mission and commitment to educational equity
WHY JOIN TEACH FOR UGANDA?
- Opportunity to build and lead a full HR function.
- Direct partnership with the Managing Director.
Meaningful work that impacts children and communities. - A dynamic, mission-driven environment.
- Opportunity to shape the culture and future of Teach For Uganda
HOW TO APPLY:
Please email your resume with 3 professional referees and a one-page cover letter to careers@teachforuganda.org. Please indicate the position applied for in the subject line of your email by 8th, March 2026. Your cover letter should include why you are interested in Teach For Uganda and in this position. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
HOW TO APPLY
Please email your resume with 3 professional referees and a one-page cover letter to careers@teachforuganda.org. Please indicate the position applied for in the subject line of your email by 8th, March 2026. Your cover letter should include why you are interested in Teach For Uganda and in this position. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: Expired
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