Human Resources Manager (National Position) SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

Company Description

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation founded in the Netherlands more than 50 years ago. SNV has built a long-term, local presence in 25 of the poorest countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Established in Tanzania in 1971, SNV is one of Tanzania’s leading IGNOs and works with locally based development partners including national and local government, civil society organisations and businesses to develop the capacities of local communities and alleviate poverty. Through its work, SNV links local communities to basic service providers to increase their income and to empower local communities to fight against poverty and take ownership of their own development.

For more information on our operations in Zambia and SNV, visit our website: www.snv.org

Job Description

Reporting to the Country Director, the Country Human Resources Manager is a member of SNV Zambia management team and is responsible for leading the HR support in SNV Zambia and providing HR services where recruitment is paramount. Acting as a trusted partner and advisor for management, international HR colleagues and staff, you are the first point of contact for most HR related issues in SNV Zambia and you execute policies in a fair and accurate manner. In addition, you play an instrumental role in developing and implementing innovative HR solutions for SNV in Zambia.

SNV is seeking an exceptional candidate for this role with a relevant bachelor/master’s degree and who has at least 7 years’ experience in progressively senior positions playing a similar role in human resources and administration preferably in the INGO sector. The successful candidate will be a well organised, self-starter and able to work independently as well as the having the ability and judgement to respond rapidly to situations which require urgent attention. People skills and a high level of integrity are important with the holder of the position having a key role in helping set and maintain an organisational culture.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• You enjoy the challenge to find the best talent by planning, managing and executing sourcing strategies. You are experienced in managing and executing a full end to end recruitment cycle.
• Finding solutions for complex HR questions including compensation and benefits is your trade. You are thorough and pay attention to detail and ensure flawless execution of HR processes.
• Effectively build working relationships with managers and employees in SNV Zambia to support and coach them on subjects such as people & performance management, employee engagement, employment legislation and policies, expat management etc.
• It is a big advantage if you have demonstrable experience with actively contributing to proposal development and building external and internal pools of talent to quickly meet current and future workforce needs.
• You are result-driven, able to source and win the best talent in a competitive market. You continuously invest in building and maintaining potential talents through ongoing relationship management.

Management Competencies

• Proactive, solutions-oriented and ability to operate laterally
• Strong results orientation and commitment to accountability and value for money
• Strong personal qualities, including high integrity and accountability, commitment to excellence, equality, and openness
• Innovation, strategic thinking, effective communication, business acumen
• Judgement and decision-making leadership

Qualifications
Key Requirements

• Bachelor/Master degree with a proven track record of 7+ years of experience in human resources management and administration, a member of HR professional bodies will be an added advantage
• Broad knowledge and experience in country’s employment laws, compensation, and employee relations
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Proven ability to consistently and positively contribute in a high-paced, changing multicultural work environment.
• A flexible team player who is self-directed, detail-oriented, problem solver contributing to building trust and collaborative working relationships.
• Good IT, administrative and organizing skills.

Additional information
Terms of Appointment

This is a full-time position on a national contract with the successful candidate being contracted for an initial duration of two years with the possibility of renewal. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.