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Human Resources

Malawi

  • Organization: ICRISAT - The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics
  • Location: Malawi
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Human Resources
  • Closing Date: Closed

Key skills

workforce management

policy interpretation

Recruitment

learning and development

Performance Appraisals

Employee engagement

Talent Development

Additional/Preferred Skills

Ms Office

Preferred Qualifications

Post Graduation in Human Resources

ICRISAT seeks applications from dynamic Malawian Nationals for the position of Senior Executive Human Resources and Administration for the operations in ICRISAT Malawi, East and Southern Africa. This position will be based at ICRISAT, Lilongwe, Malawi. The incumbent will report to the Manager ? Human Resources.


The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is an international, non-profit Institute recognized by the Government of India, as a world centre for research on the crops grown in the semi-arid tropics.  ICRISAT has its Headquarters in Patancheru, near Hyderabad, Telangana, India. In addition, it has six locations in Africa (Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Malawi, Kenya and Zimbabwe) to carry out its research work globally.


Key Purpose: 


Through this position ICRISAT's national workforce is supported in all operational aspects of the Workforce Lifecycle (attraction, recruitment, selection, remuneration, rewards & recognition, onboarding, performance management, workforce relations, learning & development, deployment, and separation). 


The incumbent will be responsible for frontline interface between Workforce Members, Leadership and Specialists (Employee Relation/ Employee engagement/ Talent Development/ Recruitment/ Compensation and Benefit functions) in resolving HR issues of the designated Programs. He /She will be responsible to build partnership with Leadership in instilling trust and confidence among workforce members, and to facilitate systems improvement and adaptability to change and grow through various HR initiatives. The job holder will also be responsible for vendor management. 


  • Provide HR professional advisory support for entire workforce for all stages of workforce life cycle in consultation with Manager Human Resources. 
  • Provide advisory role to personnel and managers on workforce management, on-boarding, policy interpretation, learning and development, advancement and recognition and other day-to-day HR-related issues. 
  • Anchor a robust & seamless recruitment and selection process as defined in the Institute policies and Recruitment SOP 
  • Ensure Quality-of-hire as per Institutional standards, for each vacancy filled through the recruitment process 
  • Administer various workforce life cycle-related transactions including Contract Renewals, Probation Confirmation, Performance Appraisals, Disciplinary cases, Separations and Exits ensuring global consistency in consultation with Research Program Director / HoD etc. 
  • Organize multiple channels of workforce connect and utilize available channels Internal Communication. 
  • Closely work with new joiner, throughout their probation period and administer early contract modalities (probations) process. 
  • Build HR capacity in Country Offices (Cos) by identifying, training and supporting HR focal points, and providing practical HR support and oversight at location level. 
  • Organize and serve on various HR and Regional level committees and take the lead on facilitating key corporate HR related events. 
  • Ensuring SLA are met while delivering operational responsibilities 
  • Vendor Management of relevant HR initiatives  
  • Working closely with Manager - HR in designing and executing organization level HR initiatives
Skills & Abilities: 

  • Planning, organizing and execution skills 
  • Has knowledge of facilitation and presentation skills 
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written 
  • Ability to interact confidently with Senior Leadership 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft excel and power point 

Qualifications, Experience and skills: 

  • Post Graduate Diploma /MBA in Human Resources 
  • Experience of around 3 years in respective function of HR e.g. Employee Relation/Employee engagement/ Talent development/ Recruitment /Compensation & Benefits 
How to Apply:

If this position interests you, please follow the below instructions to apply.

Applicants should apply on or before 04 April 2022, with latest Curriculum Vitae, and the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable about their professional qualifications and work experience. All applications will be acknowledged. However, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining a progressive and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether they have a disability.




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