Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, January 27, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (NISIR) is a government institution under the newly created Ministry of Technology & Science, established by the Science and Technology Act (No 26) of 1997 through Statutory Instrument No 73 of 1998, after the repeal of the National Council for Scientific Research (NCSR) Act, CAP 236 of the Laws of Zambia.

The Zambian government has prioritized Science & Technology as a key driver for socio-economic transformation. NISIR is looking for young, ambitious and innovative self-starters who are ready to tackle and lead challenging projects. Are you a:
1. Fresh graduate with a STEM background?
2. Suitably qualified, relevantly experienced, self-motivated Scientists or Engineer?
3. Suitably qualified, relevantly experienced, self-motivated HR and Accounting Staff?

We invite you to join NISIR. We offer an attractive environment for conducting Science & Technology innovation that advances national development and improves the quality of lives for our citizens. The following position is open, and females are encouraged to apply.

Position: Senior Human Resources Officer (HQ) (3-year fixed term contract. Renewable depending on performance)
Qualification
• Grade 12 certificate with credits in English and Mathematics
• BA + + MZIHRM
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a similar capacity in a reputable organisation.

Purpose of the Job:
To undertake the provision of human resources and administration services in order to enhance efficient and effective operations of the Council as well as undertakes effectively the human resources management function in order to enhance staff morale and optimize utilization of human resource.

Main Duties of the Job
• Undertake timely provisions of administrative and support services in order to facilitate the effective operations of the institution
• Develop the human resource and administration annual work plan and budget and ensures that human resource administration programs and activities are always within the approved budget.
• Interpret the conditions of employment and services for all categories of staff as well as the rules and regulations governing the same.
• Contribute to the achievement of strategic objectives by planning, and ensuring efficient and effective delivery and evaluation of training and development aimed at improving the competence of company staff
• Attend to industrial relations matters to promote industrial harmony and high productivity.
• Implement policies and programmes aimed at enhancing performance and operation of NISIR
• Supervise, coach, motivate, develop and discipline subordinates to ensure corrective action and optimum performance.
• Monitor and reviews performance of subordinates to ensure that they meet their agreed performance objective/targets and that appropriate and timely actions are taken arising from the performance reviews.
• Ensure that disciplinary cases are promptly and consistently processed and disposed off to uphold the principles of natural justice and impartiality.
• Supervise effectively the utilization of human and material resources in order to attain the objectives of the department

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Women are encouraged to apply. Qualifying applicants should send their detailed CV, copies of professional documents/certificates, cover letter with at least 3 traceable referees and their day contact details to:
The Director
National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research
P.O. Box 310158
Lusaka.
Or by email to: jobs@nisir.org.zm
Closing date 15th February, 2022.

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