Senior Human Resource Officer
2026-09-07T09:35:56+00:00
Higher Education Authority
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FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Education, and Training
Human Resources, Admin & Office, Business Operations, Civil & Government
2026-09-18T17:00:00+00:00
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JOB PURPOSE
To coordinate the implementation of human resource management and administrative functions to enhance organizational performance, ensure compliance with policies and labour regulations, and support the Manager – Human Resources and Administration in the effective delivery of departmental objectives.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Policy Implementation and Support: Supports the development, review and implementation of Human Resource and Administrative policies to provide operational guidance to staff.
- Human Resource Management: Coordinates implementation of human resource management functions to optimize utilization of human resources.
- Human Resource Development: Coordinates staff development programmes to enhance staff performance and organizational capacity.
- Administrative and Logistical Support Services: Coordinates provision of administrative and logistical support services to facilitate efficient operations of the Authority.
- Budget Support: Prepares and consolidates input into the Human Resources and Administration Section budget to support resource allocation.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Supports monitoring and evaluation of departmental programmes to assess service delivery and support improvement initiatives.
- Workplace Wellness Programmes: Coordinates implementation of staff welfare and wellness programmes including HIV/AIDS awareness activities to promote healthy living.
- Payroll Management: Coordinates effective payroll administration to ensure timely and accurate processing of employee salaries and statutory deductions
- Performance Management: Coordinates implementation of performance management systems including the Performance Management Systems to enhance staff productivity.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Academic & Professional Qualifications
- Full Form V/Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s degree in human resource or related field from a recognised Higher Education Institution.
- Master’s degree in human resource or related field from a recognised Higher Education Institution (Added Advantage)
- Must be a member of ZIHRM and have a Valid Practicing License
- Certification in Talent Management or HR (Added Advantage)
- Knowledge of Human Resource Management Information Systems (Added Advantage)
Experience
- Five (5) years relevant experience, two (2) of which must be at Human Resource Officer level or equivalent.
Required Competencies
- Leadership skills
- Computer skills
- Analytical skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Supervisory skills
- Integrity
- Tact and Diplomacy
- Policy Implementation and Support: Supports the development, review and implementation of Human Resource and Administrative policies to provide operational guidance to staff.
- Human Resource Management: Coordinates implementation of human resource management functions to optimize utilization of human resources.
- Human Resource Development: Coordinates staff development programmes to enhance staff performance and organizational capacity.
- Administrative and Logistical Support Services: Coordinates provision of administrative and logistical support services to facilitate efficient operations of the Authority.
- Budget Support: Prepares and consolidates input into the Human Resources and Administration Section budget to support resource allocation.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Supports monitoring and evaluation of departmental programmes to assess service delivery and support improvement initiatives.
- Workplace Wellness Programmes: Coordinates implementation of staff welfare and wellness programmes including HIV/AIDS awareness activities to promote healthy living.
- Payroll Management: Coordinates effective payroll administration to ensure timely and accurate processing of employee salaries and statutory deductions
- Performance Management: Coordinates implementation of performance management systems including the Performance Management Systems to enhance staff productivity.
- Leadership skills
- Computer skills
- Analytical skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Supervisory skills
- Integrity
- Tact and Diplomacy
- Full Form V/Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s degree in human resource or related field from a recognised Higher Education Institution.
- Master’s degree in human resource or related field from a recognised Higher Education Institution (Added Advantage)
- Must be a member of ZIHRM and have a Valid Practicing License
- Certification in Talent Management or HR (Added Advantage)
- Knowledge of Human Resource Management Information Systems (Added Advantage)
JOB-6a9e857c3e408
Vacancy title:
Senior Human Resource Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Human Resources, Admin & Office, Business Operations, Civil & Government]
Jobs at:
Higher Education Authority
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 18 2026
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 7 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
JOB PURPOSE
To coordinate the implementation of human resource management and administrative functions to enhance organizational performance, ensure compliance with policies and labour regulations, and support the Manager – Human Resources and Administration in the effective delivery of departmental objectives.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Policy Implementation and Support: Supports the development, review and implementation of Human Resource and Administrative policies to provide operational guidance to staff.
- Human Resource Management: Coordinates implementation of human resource management functions to optimize utilization of human resources.
- Human Resource Development: Coordinates staff development programmes to enhance staff performance and organizational capacity.
- Administrative and Logistical Support Services: Coordinates provision of administrative and logistical support services to facilitate efficient operations of the Authority.
- Budget Support: Prepares and consolidates input into the Human Resources and Administration Section budget to support resource allocation.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Supports monitoring and evaluation of departmental programmes to assess service delivery and support improvement initiatives.
- Workplace Wellness Programmes: Coordinates implementation of staff welfare and wellness programmes including HIV/AIDS awareness activities to promote healthy living.
- Payroll Management: Coordinates effective payroll administration to ensure timely and accurate processing of employee salaries and statutory deductions
- Performance Management: Coordinates implementation of performance management systems including the Performance Management Systems to enhance staff productivity.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Academic & Professional Qualifications
- Full Form V/Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s degree in human resource or related field from a recognised Higher Education Institution.
- Master’s degree in human resource or related field from a recognised Higher Education Institution (Added Advantage)
- Must be a member of ZIHRM and have a Valid Practicing License
- Certification in Talent Management or HR (Added Advantage)
- Knowledge of Human Resource Management Information Systems (Added Advantage)
Experience
- Five (5) years relevant experience, two (2) of which must be at Human Resource Officer level or equivalent.
Required Competencies
- Leadership skills
- Computer skills
- Analytical skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Supervisory skills
- Integrity
- Tact and Diplomacy
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Eligibility: Zambians who meet the minimum qualifications and experience for the specific roles are encouraged to apply.
Requirements: Your application should include ZAQA validated qualifications, an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a cover letter clearly stating the position applied for.
Submission: All applications should be addressed to the Director-General and submitted
Application Link:Click Here to Apply Now
Closing Date: All applications must be received no later than Friday, 18th September 2026 at 17:00 hours.
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