• Company: Chemonics International Inc
• Location: Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia
• State: Lusaka
• Job type: Full-Time
• Job category: Human Resource Management Jobs in Zambia

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage full cycle recruitment process in compliance with established procedures and regulations including but not limited to creation of job descriptions and interview questions, shortlisting and pre-screening candidates as well as reference checks, and negotiating offers of employment
• Confirm all new hire paperwork is submitted and personnel files are complete and compliant with Chemonics policy, local labor laws, and USAID regulations
• Ensure new hires are provided with adequate training regarding the project and relevant Chemonics policies in order to perform the job to the best of their ability and are assimilated into Chemonics culture
• Maintain accurate timesheet records and ensure all timesheets are submitted on time with the correct approval
• Ensure personnel and recruitment files are maintained according to the requirement, ensure confidentiality and safety of the data
• Work closely with assigned supervisor on communication to staff and labor law compliance, and help to ensure a positive and thriving work environment for all staff
• Manage and administer benefits according to appropriate plans and labor laws requirements, bring any required changes or suggestions for improvement to Operations Director or assigned managers attention
• Assist in management of employee benefits, such as insurance, liaising with companies providing such benefits as needed to ensure quality services provided
• Ensure project compliance with local labor laws by conducting regular audits, and keeping updated on local labor laws and HR best practices
• Advise on disciplinary process ensuring all actions taken comply with local labor laws and Chemonics policies, and loop inappropriate Home Office department if necessary
• Manage annual assessment process and ensure procedures are communicated and followed
• Work with employees and supervisors to prevent and/or resolve employee relations issues in coordination with Global HR and Office of Business Conduct (OBC). Investigate allegations of wrongdoing, i.e: sexual harassment, harassment, fraud
• Ensure employee manual is up to date, communicate changes when applicable
• Ensure all HR management practices conform to the project’s and Chemonics’ policies, best practices, USAID rules and regulations, and the local labor laws
• Interpret and advise staff on Chemonics, USAID, and federal compliance policies and procedures
• Supervise and mentor staff (HR Specialist, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field; Master’s degree added advantage.
• Minimum eight (8) years’ experience in human resources with experience working for development projects and/or organizations preferably an American NGO or company or USAID implementer in Zambia highly preferred.
• Knowledgeable on Zambian labor laws, personnel benefits and taxes required; ability to interpret local labor laws, previous experience interacting with labor counsel preferred
• Ability to exercise confidentiality and high levels of professionalism
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency in English required

 

How to Apply

Send electronic submissions of your CV, cover letter and highest necessary qualifications to [email protected] by 12 pm on March 09, 2018. Please include clearly the position in the subject line of the email.

No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.