IT Specialist and Human Resource Officer Northrise University

Northrise University is a private owned University. The University is based in Ndola, and offers locally and internationally accredited professional and academic programs. Northrise is a Christ-centered university creating an environment for intellectual, spiritual, and emotional growth. Northrise University supports the educational, spiritual, and economic transformation of Zambia by raising up educated and empowered leaders. At Northrise students are empowered to become future leaders through rigorous academic training and high performance standards.

We are looking for dedicated and innovative professionals who are passionate about making a significant and positive contribution to the education sector in Zambia. If you are such an individual possessing necessary qualifications and competencies, you are encouraged to apply for the position:

IT Specialist

The Information Technology Support Specialist performs analytical, technical, and administrative work in the planning and installation of new and existing personal devices and workstations; diagnoses and resolves problems in response to customer reported incidents; confers with end users to determine types of hardware and software required; installs new hardware and software and maintains existing components; trains end users in the use of equipment and software; performs general maintenance tasks; troubleshoots and resolves issues with user devices and peripheral equipment located throughout the organization; prepares progress reports for all work performed; evaluates products for compatibility, expandability, and ease of use and support; recommends to management the support or nonsupport of evaluated products

Education:

IT Diploma or higher Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Human Resource Officer

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the overall responsibility for the Human Resource Officer is the implementation of the assigned Human Resources and related policies and procedures in order to ensure that team members are inspired to contribute towards the achievements of the organizations goals.

• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with University departments and cross-functional teams
• Ability to operate the computer and assigned software
• A proven record in working successfully with diverse populations
• Excellent organizational and record keeping skills
• Proven record of successful supervisory experience in a people –oriented environment
• Strong negotiation skills
•  A faithful disciple of the Lord Jesus
• Ability to provide vision and leadership
• Demonstrated capability to interface and maintain effective relationships with all branch locations and employees in a team-oriented environment
• Willingness to travel to other campuses and units of the University
• Detail-oriented, efficient and strict when it comes to following NU policies.

Work and Education Requirements

• Not less that 5 years of broad-based HR experience at middle management level
• Diploma in Human Resource