Administration Officer

About the Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”) is a National Human Rights Institution established under Article of the Constitution of Zambia. The Commission has the constitutional mandate to uphold and protect the Bill of Rights. The Commission is seeking applications from suitably qualified external candidates for the position of Administration Officer.

The Main Purpose of the Role

To supervise and undertake the provision of administrative and logistical support services to facilitate efficient and effective operations of the Commission.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will report to the Director-Human Resource and Administration and will be responsible for:

• Maintaining buildings and surroundings for a conducive work environment.
• Timely provision of office space and accommodation to officers to create a conducive work environment.
• Supervising the provision of secretarial services to facilitate smooth operations.
• Supervising the provision of records management services to facilitate access to information.
• Undertaking the provision of protocol services to extend courtesies.
• Management of travel and logistics arrangements to facilitate service delivery.
• Providing and maintaining office equipment to enhance the operations of the Commission.
• Effective administration of the transport system to facilitate the mobility of officers, materials and equipment.
• Securing of office premises to safeguard life and property.
• Administration of the front office to provide a first-line interface with visitors.
• Development of work plans and the implementation of the performance management system to monitor, evaluate and enhance performance.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Must have a full Grade 12 School Certificate with 5 ‘O’ Level credits or better.
• Must have a Bachelor Business Administration/Public Administration or Human Resource Management.
• Must have a minimum of two years post-qualification experience in a similar role.

Skills/attributes required
computer literacy, initiative, Negotiation, Confidentiality, Integrity, Interpersonal and analytical.

How to apply