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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
ZMW
MONTH
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)
bachelor degree
60
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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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Job Info
Job Category: Human Resource jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, September 18 2026
Duty Station: Lusaka | Lusaka
Posted: 07-09-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 07-09-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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