HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

The Macroeconomic and Financial Management Institute of Eastern and Southern Africa (MEFMI) is a regionally owned Institute with 13 member countries, currently: Angola, Botswana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.  Established in 1997 under an expanded mandate, MEFMI was founded with the view to building sustainable capacity in identified key areas in ministries of finance, planning commissions and central banks, or equivalent institutions.  MEFMI strives to improve sustainable human and institutional capacity in the critical areas of macroeconomic and financial management; foster best practices in related institutions; and bring emerging risks and opportunities to the fore among executive level officials.  MEFMI seeks to achieve, within its member states, prudent macroeconomic management, competent and efficient management of public finances, sound, efficient and stable financial sectors and stable economies with strong and sustained growth.  The long term objective is to contribute to the poverty reduction process among people in MEFMI’s operational zone of Eastern and Southern Africa.

The MEFMI Secretariat is based in Harare, Zimbabwe. 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified nationals of member states to fill the following positions:

REF:  022015HRO – HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

Job Summary

The incumbent will report to the Director of Finance and Administration. He/she will be responsible for developing and implementing Human Resources (HR) policies, procedures and systems. He/she will also provide HR services to all staff and undertake administrative functions.

Key Performance Areas

1)          Contributes to the development of and implements MEFMI strategy on human resources management and development.

2)          Prepares and implements the HR and administration budget.

3)          Develops and implements human resources policies and procedures.

4)          Assists line managers and staff to understand and comply with human resources policies and procedures.

5)          Facilitates the recruitment and selection of competent staff and prepares the relevant documentation.

6)          Administers, coordinates and maintains the performance management system.

7)          Develops the staff learning and development plan and coordinates and implements staff learning and development programmes to ensure compliance with identified or emerging needs.

8)          Manages the Human Resources Management Information System.

9)          Develops, recommends, implements and maintains reward systems that enable the attraction and retention of the best talent.

10)      Facilitates the Institute’s participation in remuneration surveys with comparators to ensure competitive compensation.

11)      Administers and maintains the Institutes’ job evaluation system to enable proper evaluation and grading of existing and new jobs.

12)      Advises Supervisors and employees on grievance and disciplinary issues and ensures that they are resolved in line with the Institute’s’ policies and procedures and employment legislation.

13)      Promotes and implements health and safety programmes at the work place.

14)      Manages the Institute’s regional capacity building programme for Heads of Human Resources.

15)      Contributes to MEFMI publications (e.g. quarterly progress and annual report) and prepares HR reports that meet management information needs.

16)      Facilitates the provision of administrative services (procurement of goods and services, office maintenance and repairs)

17)      Supervises support staff.

Academic Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

a)          A degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent. A post graduate qualification in Human Resources Management or related field will be an added advantage.

b)          Membership of a Professional Human Resources or Personnel Institute.

c)          5 years of progressive work experience in Human Resources at middle management level.

d)          Considerable knowledge of principles and practices in all aspects of human resources management.

e)          Experience in the use of computerised management information systems will be an added advantage.

f)            Experience in the use of Microsoft office.

g)          Strong interpersonal skills and human relations handling skills at all levels.

h)          Influencing and negotiating skills

i)            Excellent written and verbal skills.

j)            Excellent planning and organisation skills and ability to meet deadlines.

k)          Experience in conducting formal and informal training for other staff will be an added advantage.

l)            Ability to work in a multicultural professional environment.

m)        Leadership skills and ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.

Benefits

The successful candidates for the above positions will be appointed on fixed term contracts at an attractive remuneration package which includes a tax free salary paid in US dollars.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applicants for the above vacant positions should submit written applications, clearly stating the position applied for, accompanied by a detailed CV with names and addresses (including telephone, fax and e-mail) of three referees to be received by 19 September, 2014.

MEFMI is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Applications should be sent to:

The Executive Director

MEFMI

9 Earls Road

Alexandra Park

P.O. Box A1419

Avondale

Harare

ZIMBABWE

Email:  vacancies@mefmi.org stating the position applied for and the reference e.g.; REF: 022015HRO –HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER                                               

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.