Emergency Response Human Resources Officer – Food Crisis – Temporal Position (Central Province – x1) at Plan International Zambia

Organization Background

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-governmental organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And its girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries. Child protection is key in all that we do.

Working in Zambia since 1996, Plan International Zambia’s development and capacity building programmes focus primarily on Education, Health, Water and Sanitation, Economic Security and Youth Empowerment, including Child Protection and Participation. Plan International Zambia has programme areas (PAs) in; Central, Luapula, and Eastern Provinces including in Lusaka, where the Country Office is located.

We are looking for experienced, vibrant and self-starters to fill the following Emergency Response Positions in Central Province:

EMERGENCY RESPONSE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER – FOOD CRISIS – Temporal Position (Central Province –X1)

Position Description:

The incumbents’ mission is to ensure efficient and effective HR management and coordination in the ongoing Emergency Response Programme. S/he is responsible for ensuring adherence to internal policies and procedures relevant to HR processes and tools which improves the autonomy, performance and development of staff, thereby contributing to the quality of operations in a Humanitarian setting.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate operational planning to help identify staffing needs for the response
• Support the safety and well-being of emergency staff, given the increased risks of an emergency environment
• Implement HR policy and systems to meet operational requirements and local laws
• protecting and calming employees, updating them, and addressing grief issues
• Managing pay and benefits for Emergency Staff
• Handling compliance questions related to travel, relocation, remote-work and temporary employees
• Prepare employment contracts and reference letters for new staff as advised by the HR Manager
• Organize and coordinate an effective orientation and induction program for Emergency Staff in line with the Plan Zambia Recruitment Policy
• Prepare Monthly manpower statistics, inventory and any other required HR reports for onward submission to the  Country HR Manager
• Act as a focal person between the HR department and other Plan Zambia offices in the Emergency response Units and proactively manage incoming/outgoing correspondences ensuring response deadlines are met
• To be responsible for providing information and knowledge and promoting Plan International’s principles and ways of working, code of conduct, gender mainstreaming and make sure its demonstrated or promoted by all staff.
• Ensure that HR practices shows the organisation value i.e. gender sensitiveness and child protection aspect

 Qualifications and Experience:

• A Diploma in Human Resources or Business Administration
• 2 -3 years working experience in Non-profit making organisation will be an added advantage
• Must be a member of ZIHRM
• Strong analytical and logical ability
• Excellent writing, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Excellent command of the English language and other local languages
• Strong drive for results and ensuring timely delivery of quality reports.

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