Human Resource Officer at African Parks (AP)

Job Reference Number: AP-369
Department: Human Resources
Business Unit:
Industry: Human Resources
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related
The HR Officer will serve as a key link between field based staff and the central HR function, ensuring consistent communication, timely resolution of staff concerns, and adherence to employment regulations. This position plays a vital role in fostering a positive work environment, supporting employee engagement initiatives, and strengthening HR systems that enable the team to achieve conservation
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Job Description
African Parks is a non-profit conservation organization that takes on the complete responsibility for the rehabilitation and long-term management of national parks in partnership with governments and local communities. We currently manage 23 national parks and protected areas in 13 countries covering over 20 million hectares in: Angola, Benin, Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, the Republic of Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Position Summary
The Human Resource Officer will provide comprehensive HR support to the Bangweulu Wetlands by ensuring efficient implementation of HR policies, procedures, and best practices. The role is responsible for managing day‑to‑day HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, welfare and benefits administration, and maintaining accurate HR records.
The HR Officer will serve as a key link between field‑based staff and the central HR function, ensuring consistent communication, timely resolution of staff concerns, and adherence to employment regulations. This position plays a vital role in fostering a positive work environment, supporting employee engagement initiatives, and strengthening HR systems that enable the team to achieve conservation and community development objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in recruitment processes including job posting, screening, shortlisting, and scheduling interviews
Maintain and update employee records and HR databases
Support onboarding and orientation of new employees
Assist in payroll preparation and leave management
Ensure compliance with HR policies, labor laws, and company procedures
Coordinate employee engagement activities and trainings
Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems
Provide counselling on policies and procedures
Be actively involved in recruitment by preparing job descriptions, posting ads and managing the hiring process
Create and implement effective onboarding plans
Assist in performance management processes
Support the management of disciplinary and grievance issues
Handle day-to-day HR queries and provide administrative support to the HR department

 
 
Job Requirements
Qualifications and Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field
At least 3 years of experience in a similar HR role
Strong understanding of HR functions and best practices
High level of confidentiality and professionalism
Must be a member of ZIHRMRequired Skills and Competencies
Proven skills in administration and management of human resource;
Demonstrated experience in applying human resources management protocols;
Excellent inter-personal skills, and a good understanding of human relationships;
Good guidance, counselling and negotiation skills, at all levels;
Good team work skills;
Excellent oral and written communications skills in English; and
Adherence to African Parks values

Safeguarding & Ethics

African Parks maintains zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment, child labour and all forms of discrimination. All staff must comply with AP policies, codes of conduct and reporting obligations, and complete mandatory trainings.
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