Babra Irakiza
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Babra Irakiza is a dynamic Human Resource & Organisational Development Professional and Certified Transformational Coach with over 15 years of leadership in Uganda’s public sector, specialising in strategic human capital management, policy formulation, performance management, organisational transformation, leadership development, and gender & equity mainstreaming.
As Head of Human Resources at the Uganda Law Reform Commission, she designed the HR Policy Manual (2012, 2019), pioneered Gender Mainstreaming Guidelines (2021) increasing compliance from 35% to 75%, drove Balanced Scorecard adoption and performance reforms, authored policies on anti-corruption, HIV/AIDS, and communication, and serves as super user/trainer for the Government’s Human Capital Management System. She also contributes as training coordinator at GEM Business Consults, trainer at Tabita Initiative Africa, mentor with G4G, part-time leadership instructor at FUFA (U), and volunteer coach with Precision HR.
Holding a Postgraduate Diploma in HRM, Bachelor of Public Administration, Certified Transformational Coach (2023–2024), and Certified Balanced Scorecard Professional (2018), Babra empowers organisations and leaders to build inclusive, ethical, high-performing cultures through empathy, strategic insight, and innovative change management.
Areas Of Expertise
- Strategic Human Capital Management & Policy Formulation Focus: With over 15 years in Uganda’s public sector, Babra designs and implements comprehensive HR policies, manuals, and strategies that align people practices with organisational goals and national mandates.
- Organisational Transformation & Performance Management Focus: Led adoption of Balanced Scorecard frameworks, pioneered performance reforms, and drove institutional change that enhances accountability, efficiency, and results in public sector environments.
- Gender & Equity Mainstreaming Focus: Authored and implemented pioneering Gender Mainstreaming Guidelines (2021), lifting compliance scores from 35% to 75%, and embedded inclusive practices that promote equity, diversity, and belonging.
- Leadership Development & Transformational Coaching Focus: As a Certified Professional Transformational Coach, Babra empowers leaders through empathetic, insight-driven coaching, mentoring programmes, and training that build resilient, ethical, and high-performing teams.
- HR Systems Training & Digital HCM Expertise Focus: Serves as super user and trainer for the Government’s Human Capital Management System, delivering hands-on training and support that accelerates adoption and maximises system value in public institutions.
What to expect
A 30-minute consultation with Babra is empathetic, strategically insightful, and transformation-oriented — focused on delivering practical, sustainable solutions.
Expectation Focus Area | What you’ll walk away with |
|---|---|
Design or update HR policies & manuals | Ready-to-adapt HR Policy Manual templates + implementation checklist used successfully in public sector |
Boost gender & equity compliance | Gender Mainstreaming Guidelines framework that lifted scores from 35% to 75%, plus quick-win actions |
Implement performance management systems | Balanced Scorecard rollout plan, KPIs, and training materials proven in government institutions |
Lead organisational change or transformation | Change management playbook with communication strategies, stakeholder maps, and empathy-led tools |
Develop leadership skills or coach teams | Personalised transformational coaching framework + exercises to build ethical, inclusive leadership |
Master government HCM systems or train users | Super-user training toolkit, tips for rollout, and troubleshooting guide for Uganda’s HCM system |
Advance your career in public sector HR/OD | Strategic positioning plan, mentor mapping, and 12-month leadership development roadmap |
- Book your session with Babra today and walk away with empowering, actionable strategies that foster inclusive cultures, drive ethical transformation, and accelerate your impact in HR, organisational development, or public sector leadership. Spots fill quickly — secure yours now.