Human Resources & Administration – Technoserve

TECHNOSERVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS TO POVERTY

TechnoServe Background:

TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries. We are a nonprofit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital and markets.

With more than five decades of proven results, we believe in the power of private enterprise to transform lives.

Program Description:

In Botswana, TechnoServe implements an enterprise development program called Tokafala, which focuses on helping existing micro, small and medium enterprises in Botswana to grow their businesses.

Tokafala offers the following:

• Entrepreneurship training
• Personalised business mentorship covering all aspects of business
• Market access support
• Youth Entrepreneurship Development

For entrepreneurs looking to develop their company, Tokafala offers the following support:

• Personalized business mentoring and advisory support tailored to the specific needs of the enterprise
• Help clients evaluate their financing needs, building financial models and preparing loan applications
• Market access support, helping enterprises establishing linkages to potential buyers

Since inception Tokafala has supported over 350 SMMEs, raising revenues by 39% and supporting over 2000 jobs.

Building on the success of its enterprise development support, Tokafala expanded its scope to support Botswana youth through a dedicated youth development programme called STRYDE (Strengthening Youth Development through Enterprise). The STRYDE program delivers a comprehensive model of support to youth (18-35) including personal effectiveness, professional effectiveness, entrepreneurship, and personal finance management.

 

Title:            Human Resources & Administration

Coordinator Reports to: Regional Operations Manager – Southern Africa

Location:      Gaborone

Travel:        5% Domestic

 

 

Position Description:

The Human Resources & Administration Coordinator is responsible for carrying out the Human Resources, procurement, and administrative activities for the office.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Support programs and country office with recruitment, contracting, renewal and termination of contracts in accordance with TNS policies and program lives
• Attend to employee compensation, including payroll, taxes and all legal personnel requirements in liaison with the Finance Coordinator

• Ensure total adherence to procurement policies and provided the necessary guidance and training in liaison with Program Managers and teams
• Ensures accountable, timely and cost-effective delivery of supplies to the program
• Arrange and prepare documents for all registration and legal requirements to operate in Botswana, including annual tax returns and board coordination.
• Assist in any IT related matters for the office.
• Required Skills & Experience:
• Degree or Diploma in Administration/HR
• 2-4 Years’ experience
• Excellent IT skills
• Knowledge of ERP systems an added advantage