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Job Description

The Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA) was established in 2012 under the Water Resources Management Act No. 21 of 2011. One of its main functions is to manage and regulate the use of Zambia’s water resources in an integrated, participatory and sustainable manner taking into consideration the human, land, environmental and socio-economic factors. In order to effectively implement its functions, the Authority wishes to recruit suitably qualified, self- motivated and experienced persons for the following positions:-

DIRECTOR HUMAN CAPITAL AND ADMINISTRATION (01 POSITION)

Department: Human Capital and Administration
Reports To: Director General
Location: Headquarters – Lusaka

Qualifications:

a) Five (5) O-Levels with credit and above in Mathematics and English;
b) Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration or related:
c) Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology or any relevant field;
d) Full Member of the Zambia Institute of Human Resources Management (ZIHRM):
e) At least ten (10) years of experience in Human Resources Management with at least five (5) at senior management level in a human capital / human resources position in a reputable institution: and
f) Must be a Zambian Citizen.

Other Requirements

a) Highly developed leadership and management skills:
b) Strategic/Business planning skills:
c) Good working knowledge of labour laws;
d) Communication skills:
e) Knowledge of business management; and
f) High analytical skills and exemplary work ethics.

Purpose of the Job:

This role is responsible for ensuring that the Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA) is adequately resourced with human resources (HR) that will deliver on the objectives of the Authority. It will be responsible for talent identification in the market, recruitment, development. compensation, retention and once the employer-employee relationship has come to an end. managing the separation processes with minimal risk to the Authority.

Main Duties and Accountabilities:

a) Develop and implement a comprehensive Human Capital management framework to foster a high-performing culture.
b) Ensure adherence to best human resource practices, policies and labour laws.
c) Develop the strategy for the Human Capital and Administration function in the Authority in line with the Strategic Plan to ensure optimization of staff utilization.
d) Develop and implement human capital guidelines, standards and policies:
e) Develop and implement institutional training plan based on clear strategies for staff training and development:
f) Develop human resources plans and systems to ensure timely provision of administrative and logistical support:
g) Facilitate the implementation of a robust Performance Management Plan at individual, departmental and institutional level.
h) Prepare annual departmental budgets and ensure that all Human Capital and Administration for efficient implementation of programmes.
i) Monitor Human Resource practices within the institution to ensure compliance with labour laws and reduce institutional exposure to risk.
i) Coordinate recruitment, selection and placement of staff in the Authority:
k) Work with the Authority Secretary in preparing Board Committee Papers relating to Human Capital matters.
l) Oversee the Monitoring & Evaluation Unit to ensure that the designing and development of logical frameworks and output, outcome and results-based monitoring systems are functional.
m) Oversee the Procurement Unit and ensure timely procurement of materials, equipment and services:
n) Oversee records management, information handling amongst staff and communication of information to staff within the organisation;

m) Perform any other duties that maybe delegated from time to time by the Director General

INTERESTED PERSONS SHOULD SEND THEIR APPLICATION LETTERS SUPPORTED BY COPIES OF CERTIFIED ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS WITH DETAILED CV’s WITH THREE (3) TRACEABLE REFEREES NOT LATER THAN 17:00HRS ON 9th August,2024 TO THE ADDRESS BELOW VIA THE FOLLOWING EMAIL: [email protected] . IN THE SUBJECT LINE, PLEASE INDICATE THE SPECIFIC POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR AND ENSURE THAT THE APPLICATION IS SCANNED AS ONE PDF DOCUMENT. ONLY THOSE APPLICATIONS THAT REFERENCE THE POSITION IN THE SUBJECT LINE WILL BE CONSIDERED.

The Director General
Water Resources Management Authority
Plot No LN-385-7 & 385-8, Alick Nkhata Road
Po Box 51059
LUSAKA

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED. YOU DO NOT NEED TO APPLY IF YOU DON’T MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

BE AWARE OF FRAUDSTERS, WARMA WILL NOT ASK FOR ANY PAYMENT IN RESPECT OF THESE REQUIREMENTS.