HUMAN RESOURCE & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER -IDM INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT

Vacancy

The Institute of Development Management (IDM) invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the position of HR and Administration Manager, tenable at its Gaborone campus. We are seeking a self-motivated, dynamic, and committed professional who is passionate about leading and managing human resources and administrative functions, fostering a high-performance culture, and contributing to organisational excellence within a vibrant and evolving institution.

THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB IS TO:

Manage, direct, coordinate and supervise support functions in the areas of human resource management.

Create a proper work environment for the team, and manage its resources for achieving its goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate in the preparation of IDM’s operating plans and coordinate preparation of annual budgets

• Develop, review and ensure implementation of relevant strategies for the conduct of the division’s mandate.
• Align the division’s operations with the overall mission, vision and values of IDM.
• Ensure provision of service in line with service level agreements.
• Oversee the implementation of cost effective and value driven systems, rules, regulations, standards, procedures, guidelines and instruments that are relevant for the conduct of the division’s work; and ensure that the division’s staff are informed and trained to use them.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance standards and procedures applicable to the division.
• Plan the division’s activity and maintain direct oversight on its operations in terms of (a) work scheduling, (b) estimating resource and staffing needs, (c) allocating and delegating tasks for the provision of quality services whilst retaining overall accountability, and (d) recruitment, training, motivation and appraisal of staff.
• Advise Country Director on HR and administration matters.
• Undertake any other duties as delegated by Country Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

At least a Degree in human resource management from a recognised institution or any other equivalent qualification acceptable to IDM

Membership to a recognised HR professional organisation required

EXPERIENCE

At least 11 years experience in a similar position, including 4 years in a managerial position.

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of labour laws and legislations in Botswana
• Knowledge of best practice in Human Resource policies, procedures, processes and strategies
• Knowledge of tendering and outsourcing principles, procedures and practices
• Knowledge of office management principles, procedures and practices.
• Computer literate. Experience with systems and applications relevant to the specific work area