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# Job Description


CAREER OPPORTUNITY

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GIZ GmbH is the
implementing agency of the Federal Republic of Germany for international and
technical cooperation. It offers flexible, sustainable and effective solutions
in political, economic and social change processes. Most of the work of GIZ is
commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and
Development BMZ. GIZ also operates on behalf of other German ministries as
well as public and private bodies in Germany and abroad. These include the
European Commission, the United Nations, the World Bank and governments of
other countries.

GIZ Office Zambia provides financial and administrative services for GIZ
projects and programmes in Zambia and other countries in the region. In order
to meet the growing needs of its expanding portfolio, GIZ is seeking a
suitable candidate for the following position

HR Officer Lusaka based

REF GIZHR

Main tasks and responsibilities

-->Handling all HR questions related to locally contracted staff, specifically recruitment and selection, contract issues and professional development measures
-->Implementing HR procedures as required, specifically operational and administrative tasks
-->Carrying out conceptual and coordination tasks in HR management on behalf of the Country Director
-->Implementing, when required, HRM for locally contracted staff e.g. entering competences, planning availability for assignment, considering staff for vacancies, advising, organising and implementing professional development measures
-->Advising managers on further training measures
-->Responsible for contract management i.e. contract amendments/ extensions/renewals/terminations
-->Recruiting suitable staff in accordance with the requirements for the positions and identify existing GIZ HR resources in the country, writing job advertisements and posting them on online media
-->Determining the appropriate contract based on national labour law and the material and formal conditions when required
-->Dealing with all other organisational and administrative stages in processing, e.g. regular update of entries in SAP-HR for national staff when required
-->Responsible for maintaining information on hiring conditions for locally contracted staff remuneration system, salary groups, model job descriptions, labour law, etc.
-->Organizing and coordinating inductions for new staff members
-->Managing personnel files and ensuring that they are complete and kept confidential

Qualifications and requirements

The applicant should hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Human Resource
Management or a similar field. He/she should have at least 4-5 years of
professional experience in a comparable position and must be a member of
ZIHRM. Fluency in English is required and the applicant must have a
demonstrable ability to express him/herself well both verbally and in writing.
In addition, the applicant must be highly adaptable and demonstrate a
willingness to learn. The ideal candidate is expected to have a very good
level of computer literacy, especially in the use of MS Office, internet,
email, etc. He/she is also expected to have an ability to work accurately to
tight deadlines with an eye for detail. Sound knowledge of the Zambian Labour
Laws and familiarity with HR procedures is essential.

The successful candidate will be expected to start full-time employment with
GIZ, on a fixed-term contract, as soon as possible. Interested candidates must
send their CVs and cover letters electronically quoting GIZHR in the subject
line to jobzambia@giz.de by 1700 hrs on Thursday, 16th September 2021. GIZ
will only assess applications which meet the following criteria

-->Cover letters must be sent in MS Word format, with using font type Arial, size 11. In the first paragraph, please outline your motivation for applying for the position. In the second paragraph, outline your experience in Human Resource Management.
-->CVs must not exceed three 3 pages and must be submitted in PDF.
-->Certificates, qualifications, etc. must not be attached to the application.
-->Traceable references of previous engagements must be provided.

Please note that only applicants selected for interview will be contacted. GIZ
is committed to be an equal opportunities employer, therefore, women and
people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.



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Closing Date 15th September , 2021.



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