JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary
• Reporting to the Director and Chief Executive Officer, the job holder will be responsible for providing expert and professional advice and support on all Human Capital and Administration, Information and Communications Technology, Communications and Corporate Affairs, Transport and Logistics and Quarry Management activities.

Key responsibilities will include:
a) Coordinating recruitment, selection and implementing induction trainings;
b) Overseeing effectively the development and review of human resources policies in order to provide guidance and equity in service provision;
c) Handling all industrial relations aspects and human capital management to ensure good industrial practices in the Agency, including providing sound advice to the Director and Chief Executive Officer on all matters of employee relations;
d) Interpreting and implementing the terms and conditions of service for the Agency’s employees to ensure employees are rewarded for their services to the Agency;
e) Coordinating and implementing such training and development programmes for all Agency employees that address employees’ skills gaps;
f) Overseeing the timely development of departmental and individual work plans in order to monitor and evaluate individual performance;
g) Maintaining good working relations with the Union, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Emoluments Commission, and other Government Institutions to facilitate communication with employees on matters affecting them and to gain their confidence and trust in the Agency’s treatment of employees;
h) Developing and implementing appropriate policies and strategies in the area of communication and corporate affairs;
i) Overseeing the operation of stone quarries and maintenance of vehicles, plant and equipment;
Overseeing the management of ICT Systems and Services in order to facilitate seamless user access to ICT services and e-services and ensuring adequate cybersecurity;
j) Overseeing timely provision of administrative and logistical support services in order to facilitate efficient and effective delivery of services;
k) Overseeing efficiently the development and review of risk management interventions in order to facilitate the avoidance of occurrences with the potential to prevent the attainment of department goals;
l) Directing and coordinating communication activities of the Agency and providing Corporate Strategic Leadership in order to project a positive image of the Agency to all key stakeholders and the general public; and
m) Performing any other lawful duties as may be assigned to him/her by the Director and Chief Executive Officer from time to time.

Qualifications And Experience
• Grade 12 School Certificate;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management/ Public Administration/ Psychology or related field;
• Masters Degree in Human Resources Management/ Business Administration/ Public Administration;
• Minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience at senior management level; Must be well acquainted with the Zambian Labour Laws; and
• Membership of Zambia Institute of Human Resources Management (ZIHRM) with a current practicing certificate.

Skills And Attributes
• Good manager and team builder, possessing strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interact with fellow members of staff and external stakeholders at all levels;
• Must be innovative with good planning skills with emphasis on results;
• Prudent, practical, and effective change agent with the ability to drive consensus while leading an efficiently run directorate;
• Have a passion for the agency’s Vision, Mission, and Values and a strong desire to impact positively on all RDA stakeholders;
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity, morality, and trustworthiness;
Be an innovative and creative thinker never afraid to try something new and also inspire others to do so;
• Ability to thrive in a fulfilling, unparalleled work environment; and
• Highly literate in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree