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.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
HR strategy, Workforce Planning and Systems Development

• Partner with the Senior Leadership Team to develop and implement an annual people strategy aligned with Teach For Uganda’s strategic priorities.
• Lead workforce planning, staffing projections, and organizational structure development to ensure the right talent is in place to deliver impact.
• Design, document, and institutionalize human resource policies, standard operating procedures, and systems, including the review of the employee handbook and performance management frameworks.
• Establish human resource data tracking mechanisms for key metrics (retention, time to hire,
  engagement, turnover) and develop dashboards to inform leadership decisions and
  strengthen organizational sustainability.
• Maintain accurate employee records and documentation, compile monthly and quarterly human resource reports for the senior leadership team, and ensure data confidentiality and integrity.

Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, and Development

• Design and manage end-to-end recruitment processes for staff, ensuring transparent,
  efficient, and equitable hiring practices.
• Support the hiring managers with job description development, coordinate sourcing and
  interviews, conduct reference checks, and prepare employment contracts.
• Develop structured onboarding programs for new staff that support smooth integration into
  Teach For Uganda’s culture and systems.
• Manage probation and confirmation processes, oversee contract renewals, and ensure
  consistent documentation throughout the employee cycle
• Review and manage a structured performance management system that supports clear goal
  setting, accountability, and staff continuous improvement.
• Support managers in setting performance objectives aligned with the organizational priorities and coordinate annual performance reviews.
• Identify organizational capability gaps and support the design of professional development
  initiatives to strengthen staff effectiveness.
• Promote a performance-driven, feedback-oriented culture that reinforces Teach For Uganda’s values and high expectations.

Employee Relations, Culture and Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters and ensure fair,
  consistent, and legally compliant handling of performance issues, grievances, disciplinary
  processes, and workplace concerns.
• Promote and embed Teach For Uganda’s core values across all people practices
• Design and implement initiatives that foster employee engagement, retention, and team
  cohesion, including team retreats, staff meetings, team building activities, and other
  engagement activities.
• Conduct periodic employee engagement assessments, analyze trends, and recommend
  strategies to strengthen organizational health and culture.
• Design and institutionalize a structured employee recognition program that celebrates excellence, reinforces organizational values, and acknowledges high performance and contribution
• Update and manage employee exit processes and use feedback to develop retention
  strategies.
• Use staff feedback, engagement data, and informal insights to inform leadership decisions
  and improvements.
• Support managers to model the behaviors and practices that reinforce a healthy, high- performing culture

Compliance, Payroll Administration, and Risk Management

• Ensure full compliance with Ugandan labor laws and statutory requirements, and maintain
  accurate and audit-ready documentation at all times.
• Oversee payroll coordination by compiling and verifying monthly payroll inputs, ensuring
  accurate statutory deductions, and collaborating with the Finance Manager to guarantee
  timely salary processing.
• Manage employee benefits administration, safeguard confidential employee data, and proactively identify and mitigate human resource-related risks to protect the organization’s legal and reputational standing.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• 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.