Background
Since 2018, the Government of Lesotho (GoL) in partnership with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has been implementing the Lesotho National Dialogue and Stabilization Project (LNDSP). A key outcome of the dialogue process was the creation of a legal framework to safeguard the reforms implementation process and insulate it from possible interference by enacting the National Reforms Authority (NRA) Act, 2019. The NRA Act 2019 section 4 states that there is established authority to be known as the National Reforms Authority which shall have such powers [section 7 (1) – (3)] and perform such functions [section 8 (1) – (2)] as are necessary for the attainment of the objectives of this Act while section 12 (1) states that the Authority shall perform its functions within a period of one year from the date of the constitution of the Secretariat.
The Authority is looking for highly self – driven professionals who fill the following positions;
JOB TITLE: HUMAN RESOURCES & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1
REPORTS TO: Deputy CEO
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The HR & Administration Manager is a member of the senior management team at NRA, he/she will oversee the general administrative function and activities of the office. Performs a wide variety of operations duties including full-scope human resources, administrative operations, with oversight of office procurement and General IT support.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage the Human Resources Department
Ensure that all policies, appointments, terminations and changes to salaries are in accordance with the NRA policies and laws of Lesotho
Set standard operating procedures and rules for all administration, HR, and work flow
Ensure that NRA divisions are adequately staffed at all times
Abide with NRA Act 2019 and legislation 2020 in all aspects related
Monitor staffing and recruitment at all levels, in order to promote a responsible gender balance across the NRA
Oversees attendance and time management functions
Conduct staff training needs assessment (TNA), prepare periodic training plan, follow up on implementation, as well as coordinating all internal learning sessions and in-house workshops
Manages insurance contract and serves the point of contact between staff and insurance company
Provides daily Human Resources information to staff regarding benefits and policies Maintain accurate, up-to-date personnel records for all staff, including leave, performance assessments, salaries, contracts, and personal files
Ensure that all new staff are adequately inducted and informed of NRA human resources policies and procedures, including their rights and responsibilities
Provides advice and support on HR policies and procedures to staff and Management
Provides procurement support in directing purchasing officers through the process of evaluating suppliers, conducting interviews with vendors, negotiating supplier agreements and managing supplier and vendor contracts
Supervise staff reporting to the post holder, and contribute to staff recruitment and performance appraisals
Minimum Requirements:
Masters in Human Resources management/ Masters in Public Administration/ Masters in Industrial Relations/ MBA or related field
PLUS
Minimum 5 years working experience in the Administrative/ Human Resources/ Working knowledge of office procurement and general IT systems and support
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/ Human Resources management/ Public Administration/ Industrial Relations
PLUS
Minimum 7 Years working experience in the Administrative/ Human Resources/ Working knowledge of office procurement and general IT systems and support
WORKING CONDITIONS OFFICE BOUND/ON-SITE/TRAVEL
Travel will be required within Lesotho as well as travel to other countries from time to time.
Interested candidates must submit their applications which include;
Motivational Letter not exceeding 1000 words for thematic area expert positions only and cover letters for other positions, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CVs), certified copies of certificates & transcripts, names and contacts (including cell/telephone and e-mail) of three referees to the NRA
Chairperson on the following email address:
[email protected] or hand deliver to the address:
National Reforms Authority Offices, State Library, Third floor,
Maseru, Lesotho on or before: 02 nd September, 2020 at 12:00 noon.
Contact details: 59521818/62881118.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.