VACANCY
The Institute of Development Management (IDM) invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the position of HR and Administration Manager, tenable at its Gaborone campus. We are seeking a self-motivated, dynamic, and committed professional who is passionate about leading and managing human resources and administrative functions, fostering a high-performance culture, and contributing to organisational excellence within a vibrant and evolving institution.
THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB IS TO:
Manage, direct, coordinate and supervise support functions in the areas of human resource management.
Create a proper work environment for the team, and manage its resources for achieving its goals.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in the preparation of IDM’s operating plans and coordinate preparation of annual budgets.
Develop, review and ensure implementation of relevant strategies for the conduct of the division’s mandate.
Align the division’s operations with the overall mission, vision and values of IDM.
Ensure provision of service in line with service level agreements.
Oversee the implementation of cost effective and value driven systems, rules, regulations, standards, procedures, guidelines and instruments that are relevant for the conduct of the division’s work; and ensure that the division’s staff are informed and trained to use them.
Ensure compliance with quality assurance standards and procedures applicable to the division.
Plan the division’s activity and maintain direct oversight on its operations in terms of (a) work scheduling, (b) estimating resource and staffing needs, (c) allocating and delegating tasks for the provision of quality services whilst retaining overall accountability, and (d) recruitment, training, mentoring, motivation and appraisal of staff.
Advise Country Director on HR and administration matters.
Undertake any other duties as delegated by Country Director.
QUALIFICATIONS
At least a Degree in human resource management from a recognised institution or any other equivalent qualification acceptable to IDM
Membership to a recognised HR professional organisation required
EXPERIENCE
At least 11 years experience in a similar position, including 4 years in a managerial position.
COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of labour laws and legislations in Botswana
Knowledge of best practice in Human Resource policies, procedures, processes and strategies
Knowledge of tendering and outsourcing principles, procedures and practices
Knowledge of office management principles, procedures and practices.
Computer literate. Experience with systems and applications relevant to the specific work area
JOB APPLICATION DETAILS
APPLICATION DETAILS
APPLICANTS:
If you feel you meet the profile of the required candidate and you are interested in the job, you may submit your application including a copy of ID, curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic records, and three references to the:
Human Resource and Administration Manager
P. O. Box 1357
Gaborone
Botswana
Or hand delivered to:
IDM Main Campus
Records Management Office
Or Email to:
secretaryb@idmbis.ac.bw
Closing Date: 30th May 2025
Closing Time: 1630hrs
NB: ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICATIONS WILL BE RESPONDED TO
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