| | Head of Human Resources and Organisational Development and Administration
ActionAid is an international anti-poverty agency working in over 45 countries, taking sides with poor people to end poverty and injustice together.
ActionAid Malawi’s a locally registered non-governmental organisation under the Company’s Act 1984 as a company limited by guarantee and is affiliated to ActionAid International, a federation of national organizations working in over 45 countries in Africa, Asia, America and Europe region,
ActionAid is a global justice Federation working to achieve social justice, gender equality and poverty eradication. ActionAid works to strengthen the capacity and active agency of people living in poverty and exclusion, especially women, to assert then right. We work directly with communities, with people’s organisation, women’s movements, groups and networks, social movements and other allies to overcome the structural causes and consequences of poverty and injustice. We connect the work we do at community level with broader efforts and struggles for justice at every level to make the greatest contribution towards a just, equitable and sustainable world.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position mentioned below tenable at its Head Office in Lilongwe.
Duration: Three (3) years
Role Overview
ActionAid seeks to employ a Head of Human Resources and Organisational Development and Administration (HRODA to provide strategic leadership and overall coordination and management of the human resources and organizational development and administrative function of ActionAid Malawi (AAM). The Head shall ensure development, implementation and alignment of resources policies, procedures and systems for the ActIonAld Malawi to the Country Strategic Plan, ActionAid Global HROD framework and Standards and compliance with all local labour laws and other statutory requirements in Malawi. In addition, the Head shall be responsible for supervision of information technology, procurement and logistics functions in the organisation.
The Head of HRODA is expected to ensure strategic human resource management, organizational efficiency and effectiveness though participation in decision making, advising management and the Board on the human resources, organization development, Information Technology and administrative issues in the organisation, communication and implementation of agreed upon decisions. The Head of HROD/Administration is a member of the Country Leadership Team reporting to the Executive Director.
Roles and Responsibilities
Strategic Human Resource Management
Development, implementation and interpretation of Human Resource strategies, policies, procedures and systems that are consistent and in harmony with the Malawi labour laws, Global HR/OD framework and other AAM policies
Formulation and implementation of human resource strategies and plans that are aligned to country strategy paper and priorities,
Management of manpower planning, recruitment, selection, induction, orientation, confirmation, promotion, disciplinary and termination processes within AAM,
Development and implementation of performance management systems for all staff in AAM including facilitation of performance appraisal, provision of feedback and initiation of corrective actions;
Formulation and implementation of remuneration strategy, policies and procedures’ including muting payment of salaries and benefits to employees, carrying out regular reviews to ensure external competitiveness and internal equity;
Development and implementation of employee welfare and wellness services including medical schemes, insurance, security, pension and work life balance,
Facilitation of training needs assessment, staff naming and development;
Formulation and implementation of human resource information systems and ensuring accuracy, security and availability of information thereof; and
Implementation of global and regional HR initiatives
Qualifications, Skills and Competencies
Have a Master’s degree in Organization Development /Human Resource Management/Strategic Management or an MBA oi its equivalent from a recognized University;
Have at least ten (10) years working experience in human resource management/ organisation development function in an INGO or a large organization of which at least five (5) years must have been at senior management position,
Been a member of relevant professional body e.g IHRM, ICPS, etc. will be an added advantage
Has good knowledge of Malawi labour laws and employee relations systems;
Proven experience in leading, supporting and motivating staff and teams.
Strong conceptual, analytical, mitten, presentation and negotiation skills;
Excellent management leadership, planning and prioritization skills,
High degree of integrity, dependability and confidentiality;
Good interpersonal and communication skills coupled with ability to influence. negotiate, advice, mentor and train’
Multi tasking skills and ability to think strategically; and
High level of IT proficiency in use of MS Wotd, Excel, Access, Power point, e-mail, DTP packages
To apply for the Head of HROD and Administration’s position, submit your curriculum vitae with a motivation letter:
Email: HHROD.Malawi@actionaid.org
closing date: 30th July 2017,
While we value all applications, we can only respond to shortlisted candidates.
Whilst all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. This is a Local post, and terms and conditions will apply.
Company: Action Aid Malawi
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