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Administration & Office Support / Human Resources and Recruitment

Human Resources and Administration Officer Full Time

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Floresta is a Christian organization and a member of the Global Plant With Purpose Alliance. Floresta will begin its work by targeting a few key watersheds in the Viphya Plateau region of northern Malawi because of its steep terrain, deforestation, and level of poverty. The heart of our mission is restoring relationships-between people and the planet, between people and one another, and between people and the Creator. Broken relationships are at the root of oppression, inequality, and poverty. At Plant With Purpose, we believe in the inherent value, equality, and agency of all people. We work with people as partners, not projects. Floresta is on a God-inspired journey as a member of the Plant With Purpose Alliance and is currently looking for individuals who pledge to God to serve communities with respect and establish partnerships (to restore the environment and improve the economic stability of the people of Malawi as they create a brighter future, Ecclesiastes 4:9; Isaiah 40:31; Philippians 2:4. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions existing in Floresta in Malawi. To access the full job descriptions please click the following link.

HUMAN RESOURCES AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

Brief Job Summary

Reporting to: National Director

Location: Administration Department /Head Office Based in Lilongwe

Positions reporting to the job holder: Drivers

Job Purpose:

General HR administration and clerical duties to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the HR function and therefore the organization. The core functions of the position are the recruitment planning and execution of processes, gathering of data that enables the monitoring of the performance of HR, maintaining the highest standard of accuracy of personnel records, collecting and collating HR data for management purposes, payroll administration, training, and development, planning, and management of staff appraisals, provide oversight on workplace policies and handling of all disciplinary matters.

Person Specification:

  • Have good spoken and written communication skills
  • Be confident about gathering facts and statistics
  • Respect the importance of confidentiality (dealing with employees’ personal details)
  • Be able to use databases, spreadsheets, and word processing packages.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

  • Diploma in Human Resources
  • A social science degree or Human Resources Degree is an added advantage
  • Three years of experience in a Human Resources or administration environment
  • Strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities .
  • Excellent computer skills, especially MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

REMUNERATION:

The successful candidates shall be offered a negotiated performance-related contract for a period of two years, with an attractive salary and benefits package commensurate with the seniority of the position.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Candidates meeting the above qualifications and experience should include the following in their application: detailed curriculum vitae with names of three traceable referees, a cover letter, and copies of certificates. The closing date is 4.30 pm on Friday, 9th June 2023:
All Letters should be addressed to

The National Director, Floresta, Plot 867/4 Area 47, Lilongwe, and sent through E-mail to florestamwhr23@gmail.com

Floresta is an equal-opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity and inclusion in its work and staff. Only short-listed applicants will be acknowledged.

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