Human Resources
Malawi
- Organization: ICRISAT - The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics
- Location: Malawi
- Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
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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
- 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
- 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
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