Human Resources and Operations Manager

Feed the Future Value Chain is recruiting a Human Resources (HR) and Operations Manager, to be based in Maputo, Mozambique.

Duties

• Actively oversee all human resources operations on the project, including recruitment, hiring, employee on‐boarding, staff orientation, performance reviews, and disciplinary action in compliance with USAID rules and regulations and DAI policies as described in the project Field Operations Manual (FOM) as well as all local labor laws
• Oversee the administration of the Maputo, Nampula, and Chimoio offices, including coordinating equipment maintenance with the relevant departments, managing the procurement of office supplies, travel logistics, and other operational needs
• Facilitate recruitment and hiring process by advertising vacancies, shortlisting resumes, scheduling and observing interviews, collecting required documents, checking references, and verifying salary history
• Ensure staff compliance with timekeeping policy and recordkeeping
• Ensure project assets and inventory is tracked, up to date, and accurate per FOM
• Lead local compliance processes with regards to labor law, including short term work permitting, and support any registration or operating compliance requirements in conjunction with the Finance and Administration Director
• Manage the preparation of employment agreements for staff
• Train supervisors charged with conducting evaluations of staff members in their units and monitor compliance with the process
• Mitigate and resolve human resource conflicts and issues, seeking assistance and guidance from the Finance and Administration Director or other senior staff members as needed
• Maintain the Human Resources Management and relevant Administration and Operations sections of the FtF VC Field Operations Manual, ensuring updates as needed
• Ensure all personnel files are up to date and have all required documentation in hard copy and in TAMIS for all long-term and short-term project staff
• Work with Chief of Party to fill surge capacity technical needs, including identifying and hiring long‐term and short‐term technical experts in a timely fashion

Requisites

• At least 6 years of work experience in human resources, recruitment, office administration, and other relevant areas
• Knowledge of local laws and USAID rules and regulations related to personnel management and compliance is preferred
• Previous supervisory experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Excellent writing, speaking, and reading skills in English
• Based in Maputo with periodic travel to Nampula and Chimoio

Notes

• Only short listed applicants will be contacted