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Name :

Ebbah Gadaga
Qualification :
Senior HR & Administration Officer (Head of Department)
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Candidate ID:
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Senior HR & Administration Officer (Head of Department)

About our Client

An accomplished Human Resources professional for sixteen years in the international development sector with thirteen years of experience leading and managing the Human Resources and Administration function across four countries; providing HR advice and technical support in the implementation of specialised donor funded projects for World Bank, UNDP, UNECA, African Development Bank (AfBD) and Bill and Melinda Gates.

Achievements

Human Resource Management: Experienced in the whole employee life-cycle management from recruitment and selection to exit management, HR business planning and budgeting and reporting, HR advisory services, HR strategy and programs development and implementation, HR policy and implementation, Organizational development and design, change management, organizational culture transformation, recruitment and selection of( local and international staff, interns, specialized program experts and consultants); Designed, managed and provided advice in the implementation of performance management, learning and development, employee relations and grievance handling, business continuity planning and process re-engineering. Oversaw HR Risk Management and compliance, HR administration of staff contracts, salaries and benefits, health insurance and pension, including automation of HR processes and supervision of Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP).

Systems and Team Coaching: Extensive knowledge and skill in coaching teams, facilitating team development, coaching conflict and team dysfunctions, designing of team charters, to developing collaborative and sustaining workplace culture through systemic lens that nurtures the development of system inspired teams and culture.

HR Consulting: Provided HR consultancy services to the Common Market for East and Southern Africa (COMESA); conducted the institutional capacity strengthening assessment and Business Process re-engineering of the HR and Administration function at COMESA under the Regional Intergovernmental Organization (RIGO) system strengthening; Co-facilitated the Econet Wireless Group of Companies, Culture Transformation workshop.

Professional Experience

Senior HR and Administration Officer (Head of Department)

  • Led a team of 8 Associates, providing HR advisory services on organizational development, restructuring, and change management.
  • Designed and implemented culture transformation initiatives, including Core Values reviews and Diversity & Inclusion seminars.
  • Developed and enforced HR policies (e.g., Disciplinary, Grievance, Sexual Harassment, and Code of Conduct) and led staff training in these areas.
  • Guided management and staff on disciplinary matters and oversaw grievance processes.
  • Managed talent acquisition, including recruitment, sourcing, selection, onboarding, and relocation.
  • Collaborated with the Programs team to provide HR support in staffing, recruitment, and selection for technical roles (e.g., experts in biomedical, climate change, etc.).
  • Oversaw performance management, including coaching, performance tools, and addressing underperformance with corrective plans.
  • Designed and led learning initiatives for staff development, inc. leadership workshops and diversity training.
  • Conducted climate and engagement surveys to gather staff feedback on HR policies, wellness, and inclusivity.
  • Analyzed HR data to identify risks, inform decision-making, and support business continuity.
  • Managed HR administration, including contracts, salaries, benefits, and insurance for both local and international staff.

HR Consultant

  • Managed recruitment and selection process, including administration of psychometric tests and on-boarding process.
  • Implemented data analytics for trends and patterns in recruitment and selection, turnover, performance reviews, and recommended reviews and changes to policies and processes and in decision-making.
  • Coordinated the performance management process including use of performance improvement plans.
  • Directed staff development activities including selection of staff for leadership assessment centres to build a pipeline of talent.
  • Managed HR operations including administration of salaries and benefits, and health insurance including separation formalities.

Other experience includes HR Assistant and Administrator

Education

Masters of Science in Human Resources Management

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Diploma in Personnel Management

Advanced Certificate in Strategic HR Management

Various Professional Training (Team Coaching, Development, Leadership, Talent Management…)

Interests

Skills

Technical Skills

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