Deputy Director Administration (Drade: G2)

Job Description

Applicants are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the vacant post that has arisen in the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission.

Reports To: Finance & Administration Director

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and review of administration policies and regulations of the Commission.
• Ensure full compliance of administration activities with rules and regulations, policies, procedures and strategies.
• Participate in the development and management of the annual budgets and funding strategies for the Administration Department.
• Research on best practices in administration and management of systems.
• Develop internal controls and efficient administrative systems for the Commission.
• Ensure efficient running of the transport management systems, fleet maintenance and insurance.
• Implement comprehensive assets management systems that are safe, including storage, inventory and distribution of resources.
• Facilitate technical input into the procurement and management of equipment, services and materials for the Commission.
• Maintain utilities and other service charges registers.
• Facilitate boards of survey for disposal of redundant assets.
• Coordinate daily administrative functions of the department.
• Oversee assets returns and compilation of asset registers.
• Prepare work plans for departmental employees.
• Appraise, supervise and offer advice to subordinates.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Studies, Public Administration or any relevant qualification from an accredited tertiary institution.
• Arelevant Master's degree is an added advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years' post qualification and administration work experience.
• Knowledge of IPSAS is essential.
• Must be a person of high integrity, professionalism, assertiveness and innovation.
• Proficiency in accounting software including SAP and Pastel is mandatory.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability and tenacity to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Good networking, negotiating and leadership skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft packages.
• A clean class four (4) driver's license 

Other

How to Apply

Applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, proof of qualifications and experience should be addressed and forwarded to: