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Malawi AIDS Counselling and Resource Organization (MACRO)
Malawi AIDS Counselling and Resource Organization (MACRO) is a locally registered nongovernmental organization (NGO) established in 1995 to complement Government’s efforts in in the fight against HIV and AIDS and other health related issues.
MACRO’s Vision is “Malawi populace free of ill-Health” and its Mission is “Transform lives of Malawians through provision of high-quality HIV and AIDS, and other health related services”.
With funding from USAID through FHI360, MACRO is bridging gaps to maintain HIV epidemic control. MACRO has received funding to implement activities to ensure the prevention of Gender Based violence amongst AGYWs aged 25-29 years in Lilongwe Urban. The program will use the Start, Awareness, Support and Action (SASA) approach, an evidence-based community mobilization approach to prevent violence against women.
Therefore, MACRO is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant position in Zomba.
Position: Human Resource Assistant
Location: Zomba
Reporting to: Human Resource Officer
Job Summary
A human resource assistant provides administrative support to the HR department and assists with various HR functions of an organization. Their primary responsibility is to provide administrative support to HR supervisors and managers.
HR Assistant Requirements:
- Minimum of a Diploma in human resources or related.
- 2 years of experience as an HR assistant.
- Exposure to labor law and employment equity regulations.
- Effective HR administration and people management skills
- Full understanding of HR functions and best practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
- Highly computer literate with capability in email, MS Office, and related business and communication tools.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to accurately follow instructions.
HR Assistant Responsibilities:
- Support all internal and external HR-related inquiries or requests.
- Maintain digital and electronic records of employees.
- Serve as point of contact with benefit vendors and administrators.
- Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, performing reference checks, and issuing employment contracts.
- Maintain calendars of the HR management team.
- Oversee the completion of compensation and benefit documentation.
- Assist with performance management procedures.
- Schedule meetings, interviews, HR events and maintain agendas.
- Coordinate training sessions and seminars.
- Perform orientations and update records of new staff.
- Produce and submit reports on general HR activity
- Complete termination paperwork and exit interviews.
- Keep up-to-date with the latest HR trends and best practices.
How to Apply
All interested applicants for the above positions are requested to submit their application, CV, educational qualifications, names and contact telephone numbers of at least three referees addressed to The Executive Director, MACRO, by email to: [email protected] with subject line clearly indicating the position being applied for. Closing date for receiving applications is Tuesday, 9th April, 2024. Only short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.