Agriculture Change Management - Zambia

The Human Resources specialist will facilitate and strengthen Human Resource performance and provide guidance in improving service delivery in the Department. He/she will be based in Lusaka for the and a Human Resources expert for a total period of 24 months over the project duration allocated according to the need of the project along its implementation. Main Duties and Responsibilities Provide a workable methodology to right size staff in the Ministry; Assess and initiate management plan for immediate staff development in priority areas; Review job descriptions, update them for all members of staff in the Ministries and revisit them in terms of annual performance appraisal; Accurately and legibly record and develop an in-service training strategy for staff in the Ministries; Participate in preparing a staff development plan related to Annual Performance Appraisal System; Help develop ICT and its improvement in all Units of the HR Departments of the Ministries; Staff payroll reconciliation and facilitate outstanding payments to be made to the retired/redundant staff in the Ministries; Help develop, design, implement Human Resource records system; Facilitate planning and development of agricultural education and improve management of Agricultural Training Institutions;  Help mainstream HIV/AIDS response in the Ministry;  Facilitate inter ministerial collaboration in the area of Human Resource Management   Communication and Working Relationship Maintain effective communication with staff in the Ministries; Participate in multi-professional meetings and conferences as required; Attend and contribute at staff meetings; Promote and safeguard the interest and well being of the staff in the Ministries at all times; Be punctual and accessible at all times.   Human Resource Development Develop and maintain continuing Human Resource and professional development to meet the changing demands in the Ministries; Monitor Human Resource performance against agreed objectives and standards; Keep up to date on job related issues as appropriate; Keep log of Human Resource performance and in-service training log for purposes of appraisal; Undertake/participate in staff appraisal and Human Resource development within the Ministries; Act as a role model in professional and Human Resource attributes for all members of staff; Participate in the training of HRA professionals; Contribute to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of human Resource in the Ministries.   Quality Assurance Adhere to the HRA quality assurance policy and guidelines; Keep up-to-date with quality developments relevant to area of work and related services; Continuously monitor activities against quality standards, anticipating factors that may reduce quality and taking effective action to address them; Participate in the prompt identification and investigation of poor quality services, the contributing factors and the methods for addressing them.   Qualifications and skills At least a relevant degree in Human Resource Management, business studies or social science or its equivalent from a recognized institution. A master degree and provisional Certification of Registration with HRA Professional bodies will be added advantages. He/She should have a clear understanding of quality assurance issues. He/she should present excellent interpersonal skills to liaise with Human Resource at all levels, and be adaptable, imaginative, innovative and enthusiastic. He/she must demonstrate good communication skills, proven computer proficiencies and full proficiency in English. General professional experience He/she must have a minimum of 7 (preferably 10 years) years experience working at high level in Human Resources management. Specific professional experience Experience in Public Service reform and/or change management, more particularly in Africa, would be an asset. Experience in working in multi-stakeholders programme as well as with multiple donors and in harmonizing donors’ programmes and projects would also be an asset.