Human Resource and Administration Officer , BioCarbon Partners

Position: Human Resource and Administration Officer

Contract: Full Time – 1 year renewable

Location: Lusaka

Reporting To: Executive Officer (XO)

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Human Resource Officer is responsible for taking the lead in implementing BCP’s HR policies. S/He will work in consultation with senior management and supervise and work closely with the Human Resource Officer in the hiring, orientation, salary preparation, tax payments, performance evaluation, benefit management and disciplinary actions needed to manage BCP’s growing staff.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Human Resource Management

• Assist COP/MD/XO to arrange technical and administrative support for short-term consultants and contractors, including orientation
• Provide staff orientation and training on BCP HR and other operating procedures and policies, and make recommendations to the MD/COP for updates/revisions as needed
• Establish and maintain effective personnel management records and files
• Work with the finance department in preparation of the Monthly Payroll
• Supervise and ensure the maintenance of work, leave, sick records and prepare reports as directed by the COP/MD/XO
• Maintain and coordinate staff evaluation schedules with appropriate supervisors.
• In consultation with the COP/MD/XO review existing HR policies and develop. maintain and disseminate the policies to all staff
• In consultation with Department heads, coordinate needs training programs to enhance staff skills for efficient and effective performance of their duties.
• Manage the hiring process from preparing the job advertisements to interviews to nomination and recruitment.
• Participate in all interviews and maintain the resumes, scoring sheets and relevant results
• Prepare contracts for BCP employees, consultants and short-term assistants.
• Advise on and carry out disciplinary actions as needed.
• Undertake any other assignments consistent with the above that may be required by Executive Management from time to time.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Significant experience (5 years or more) in managing Human Resources for the private sector in Zambia.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing, advising on and enforcing HR policies.
• Excellent working knowledge of Zambian Labor law.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent standard of education.
• Management skills and good attention to detail.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Good team-building and interpersonal skills
• Trouble-shooting and management expertise
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with senior management, BCP’s board of directors, and staff
• Passion for BCP’s mission.

Compensation

A competitive salary based on documented salary history will be offered.

Interested candidates, please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter explaining how you match these requirements by email to: jobs@biocarbonpartners.com with the Subject: “Senior Human Resources Officer”

Applications accepted until October 20th 2015.

CAMP AND CONSERVANCY MANAGER , BioCarbon Partners

POSITION: Camp and Conservancy Manager (CCM)

CONTRACT: Full Time – 1 Year renewable

LOCATION: Rufunsa Conservancy

PROJECT: USAID Community Forests Program (CFP)

REPORTING TO: Conservation Coordinator

BioCarbon Partners (BCP) is an African-registered and headquartered community forestry project development and management company.  BCP has launched Zambia’s first pilot REDD+ project, and now seeks a talented Camp and Conservancy Manager.   The candidate will ideally be a highly flexible ‘jack of all trades’ and ‘master of many’: an experienced field based manager who can support all facets of Camp Management, Logistics, Administration and Infrastructure Development.

The position will be field based at the Rufunsa Conservancy Research Centre. The candidate must be independent and trustworthy, and must be able to lead, and work as part of a team. Critically, the candidate must be able to take initiative, be an excellent coordinator, communicator and logistics planner. His role will be to manage the infrastructure development of the Rufunsa Conservancy using resident staff and support teams and manage all Rufunsa Research Camp activities and logistics. He will liaise where necessary with the coordinating officers of both the Village Scout and Community Engagement Teams and will be supported in infrastructure development by the Rufunsa Conservation officer. 

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all Logistics and Administration of land management crews in conjunction with the Conservancy Coordinator, Conservation Officer, FMT leader and Village Scout Liaison Officer.
• Maintain all structures and grounds of the training camp and FMT camp in good condition.
• Manage and oversee servicing of all vehicles and equipment based at the conservancy.
• Track company inventory (equipment, materials and fuel)9 on a monthly basis, insure they are tagged with USAID stickers and registered. Manage store and equipment issues and stock checks.
• Manage the finances of the Conservancy, including submitting an operational budget, as well as handling petty cash, Stock Control of Rations, Equipment, Housekeeping and Kitchen.
• Submit purchase requests to the Lusaka office for approval
• Develop a tourism activity plan and establish one or more camp sites within the Conservancy
• Coordinate technical work, such as repairs to plumbing and buildings
• Supervision of field site staff, Caretaker, Field Techs, Housekeeping and Cook.
• Submit weekly bullet points to Lusaka Head Office as per instructions from Conservation Coordinator.
• Submit monthly reports in conjunction with the Conservancy Coordinator and Village Scout Liaison Officer.
• Ensure that the BCP vehicles or motorbikes are serviced regularly and usage regulations enforced by liaising with the administrator and Operations Manager.
• Provide logistical and material support for field operations.
• Ensure that the BCP vehicle logbooks and maintenance sheets are filled in on a daily basis.
• Oversee road maintenance in Rufunsa Conservancy, participate in controlled burning and other land management activities.

Competencies:

• A minimum of 5 years of professional camp management and strong logistical, construction and maintenance experience in remote settings.
• Experience in managing and training teams in infrastructure development and planning
• Excellent writing and admin management skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage large teams at multiple field sites
• Excellent written and verbal skills in English

Qualifications:

•  Valid Driver’s license.
• Proficiency in English required.
• Demonstrated logistics, scheduling and procurement experience.
• Computer literate (MS Office)

Compensation:

A competitive salary will be offered. 

How to Apply:

Interested candidates, please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter explaining how you match these requirements by email to: jobs@biocarbonpartners.com with the Subject: “Camp and Conservancy Manager”.