Job Description

Zvitambo is a multidisciplinary public health research institute with the mission of helping children survive and thrive through research. Zvitambo focuses on research studies to tackle malnutrition, infectious diseases, and to give all children a healthy start in life, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Child Care. Zvitambo is registered as a non-profit company, and operates from a head office in Harare, with a field site in Shurugwi. Zvitambo is looking for an energized and committed Human Resources Manager who will support the research teams across our sites and projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

Human Resources Manager
The postholder will be responsible for all human resources functions within the organization, including staffing, compensation, performance management, and employee relations. The postholder will also be responsible for advising the Director on employment law, health and safety and safeguarding policies. To that effect, the Human Resources manager will formulate and drive the human resources strategy so as to create a positive working environment and ensure that staff are appropriately recruited and supported to achieve the overall research objectives of Zvitambo. They will coordinate staffing, manage employee relations, and implement a performance management system. In addition, they will coordinate all aspects of staff recruitment, including induction. Where necessary, they will refine or create new policies. The postholder will advise on a suitable benefits package for staff. They will be responsible for the payroll and HR information systems. They will lead Zvitambo’s communications and public relations strategy, with particular attention to the organization’s website.

Qualifications and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS
Essential:
1. Relevant Bachelors degree
2. A professional diploma in Labour Relations Management
3. Member of the Institute for Personnel Management in Zimbabwe
4. At least 6 years relevant work experience in reputable organisations.
5. Proven experience in handling human resources matters such as recruitment and selection, contracts, performance management, benefits, disciplinary issues, health and safety and institutional safeguarding policies.
6. Sound knowledge of local labour laws and experience with addressing grievances.
7. Experience in job grading and in overseeing robust performance management systems
8. Experience with payroll administration and statutory payments.
9. Experience in drafting and implementing organisational policies and procedures.
10. Prior team management experience
11. People-orientated, approachable, with good communication skills.
12. Ability to work to strict deadlines.
13. Fluency in Shona and English.
14. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Shona
15. Computer literacy with practical experience with word processing and spreadsheet programmes (e.g. Word, Excel).

Desirable:
1. Experience in communications, public relations and/or website management.
2. Worked in a research organization and understands the research and NGO ecosystems in Zimbabwe.

How to Apply

How to apply:
Please email your application to [email protected] with the subject: Application for Human Resources Manager. Please include a cover letter, CV, and other supporting documents combined as one single PDF document.

The closing date for applications is Friday 19 January 2024. This post will start in the first quarter of 2024. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Consider your application unsuccessful if not contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of the advert. Any form of lobbying at any stage will lead to automatic disqualification.

By submitting your personal information, you consent to Zvitambo holding and using it in accordance with its recruitment policy and procedure. Zvitambo reserves the right to verify documents attached with the relevant awarding institutions to authenticate their validity.

Zvitambo is an equal opportunity employer committed to having a diverse work force and does not ask for money at any stage of recruitment.