Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The National Heritage Conservation Commission (NHCC), a statutory body established under the NHCC Act Chapter 173 of the Laws of Zambia within the Ministry of Tourism, invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced Zambian nationals to fill the following vacant positions:

The Manager – Human Resources & Administration will provide strategic leadership and oversight of human resource management and administrative services to ensure an efficient, ethical and high-performing workforce. The role focuses on recruitment, staff development, individual retention, policy implementation and provision of effective administrative support services to enable the Commission to achieve its statutory and strategic objectives.

Responsibilities or duties

• Effectively manages human resources training and development functions in order to build the capacity in the NHCC
• Supervises periodically the monitoring of the implementation of policies related to human resources and administration in the NHCC so that the implementation complies with the policy objectives
• Initiates and participates in the formulation of appropriate human resources policies so as to ensure that the Commission has flexible and acceptable policies.
• Evaluates periodically the NHCC development programmes in order to determine short, medium, and long-term human resource development implications.
• Supervises effectively staff, operations and other resources of the human resources and Administration Division in order to ensure that the division are attained.
• Supervises and facilitates the timely recruitment and placement of suitable human resources on a regular basis ensuring that the NHCC is able to meet its statutory obligations.
• Ensures maintenance of sound industrial relations in order to enhance good working relationships in the Commission.
• Ensures the timely provision of contractual office services to the NHCC headquarters and regions in order to facilitate the operations of the Commission.
• Manages effectively the Human Resource Management functions in order to maximize the staff.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Full Grade Twelve Certificate
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or related field
• Membership of SIRMA (membership)
• Human Resources (HR) computer packages are an added advantage

Experience needed

• Minimum 5 years’ experience, 3 at senior management level

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent organizational and project writing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills.
• MACC is an equal opportunity employer. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

• Effectively manages human resources training and development functions in order to build the capacity in the NHCC
• Supervises periodically the monitoring of the implementation of policies related to human resources and administration in the NHCC so that the implementation complies with the policy objectives
• Initiates and participates in the formulation of appropriate human resources policies so as to ensure that the Commission has flexible and acceptable policies.
• Evaluates periodically the NHCC development programmes in order to determine short, medium, and long-term human resource development implications.
• Supervises effectively staff, operations and other resources of the human resources and Administration Division in order to ensure that the division are attained.
• Supervises and facilitates the timely recruitment and placement of suitable human resources on a regular basis ensuring that the NHCC is able to meet its statutory obligations.
• Ensures maintenance of sound industrial relations in order to enhance good working relationships in the Commission.
• Ensures the timely provision of contractual office services to the NHCC headquarters and regions in order to facilitate the operations of the Commission.
• Manages effectively the Human Resource Management functions in order to maximize the staff.

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent organizational and project writing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills.

• Full Grade Twelve Certificate
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or related field
• Membership of SIRMA (membership)
• Human Resources (HR) computer packages are an added advantage