Human Resources and Administration Manager

The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (“ZEMA”) is a statutory body established under the Environmental Management Act (“EMA”) No. 12 of 2011 whose mandate is to do all such things as are necessary to ensure the sustainable management of natural resources and protection of the environment, and the prevention and control of pollution. The EMA further mandates the Agency to conduct environmental education and promote public participation in environmental management.

In pursuance of its mandate, ZEMA is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following positions;

HUMAN RESOURCES AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER

Job Purpose

Under the supervision of the Director-Human Resources and Administration to assist formulate policy, direct, control and coordinate policies and activities relating to all phases of Human Resources and Administration in order to enhance productivity of human capital and ensure effective and efficient administrative services for the effective achievement of the ZEMA’s goals and objectives.

The main duties and responsibilities of the Manager-Human Resources and Administration (without limitation), include:

• Directs and coordinates, through subordinate supervisors, departmental activities pertaining to procurement of training, training needs and development of staff so that staff are adequately developed and utilized across the ZEMA.
• Maintains close contact with employee representatives and Government officials to foster unity and promote harmonious employee relations. Also, leads the management team in employee relations related meetings and disciplinary case hearings.
• Recruits staff, as and when required, and in liaison with requesting department meets staff requirements; plans and conducts new employees’ orientation. Ensures that job descriptions are availed to all staff.
• Assigns, or delegates responsibility for work directions, resolves problems, prepares schedules and sets deadlines. Provides effective supervision to subordinate staff to ensure compliance with rules and regulations and to motivate them.
• Controls, monitors and ensures maintenance of the Agency’s transport fleet, and property/offices.
• Provides advice to management, and employees on employee relations matters, to effectively promote and ensure industrial harmony and high productivity.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual reports and records on departmental activities for the attention of the Director.
• Evaluates current procedures and practices for accomplishing the department’s objectives, and assists superior spearhead the formulation of policies, implementation procedures and guidelines in the key areas of operations.
• Performs other tasks, as may be delegated from time to time, by superior.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Grade Twelve Certificate-University Entrance
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent. Master’s Degree in Human Resources or related field is a definite added advantage.
• Minimum Full Membership of the Zambia Institute of Human Resources Management with a valid practicing certificate
• Demonstrable knowledge of Labour Laws/Legislations and Public Service HR Policy Directions a must.
• Must be computer literate and hold a valid driver’s license.
• Five (5) years previous experience in Human Resources management, of which three (3) years should have been at Management level in a big institution.

Zambia Environmental Management Agency
Corner of Church and Suez roads
P.O. Box 35131,
LUSAKA.

Electronic submissions can be made through: jobs@zema.org.zm

CLOSING DATE

Closing date for receiving applications is Wednesday 30th April, 2025. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NOTE: Envelopes should be clearly marked in bold for the position applied for – “JOB APPLICATION FOR…. “

ZEMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND AS SUCH FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THESE POSITIONS.