Human Resources Manager

Job description

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – MANAGER POSITIONS

The Macroeconomic and Financial Management Institute of Eastern and Southern Africa (MEFMI) is a regionally owned Institute comprising 14 member countries: Botswana, Burundi, Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Established in 1997, MEFMI was founded to build sustainable capacity in identified key areas in ministries of finance, planning commissions, central banks and equivalent institutions. MEFMI strives to improve sustainable human and institutional capacity in the critical areas of macroeconomic and financial management; foster best practices in related institutions; and bring emerging risks and opportunities to the fore among executive-level officials.

MEFMI seeks to achieve, within its member countries, prudent macroeconomic management, competent and efficient management of public finances, sound, efficient and stable financial sectors, and economies characterised by strong and sustained growth.

The MEFMI Secretariat is based in Harare, Zimbabwe.

MEFMI invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced professionals who are nationals of MEFMI member countries for the following positions:

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director, Finance and Administration, the Human Resources Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for MEFMI’s human capital management function, ensuring that the Institute attracts, develops, engages, retains and motivates high-performing staff.

The position provides expert advice to Management on human resource management and drives the development and implementation of effective people strategies, policies, systems, and programmes aligned with MEFMI’s strategic objectives.

Key Performance Areas

i. HR Strategy and Alignment – Align human resource needs, workforce planning and talent requirements with MEFMI’s strategic priorities.

ii. Performance Management – Strengthen performance management, accountability, productivity and continuous improvement across the Institute.

iii. Talent Acquisition and Retention – Attract, recruit, onboard, develop and retain competent and high-performing employees.

iv. HR Policies, Systems and Compliance – Develop, review and implement effective HR policies, procedures and systems while ensuring compliance with applicable requirements.

v. Learning and Development – Drive staff development, leadership development, coaching, mentoring and continuous learning initiatives.

vi. Employee Engagement and Wellbeing – Promote employee engagement, motivation, employee wellbeing and a positive organisational culture.

vii. Compensation and Benefits – Undertake benchmarking and provide recommendations on competitive, equitable and effective remuneration and employee benefits.

viii. HR Information Systems, Analytics and AI – Leverage HR data, analytics, HR technology and Artificial Intelligence to support evidence-based decision-making, workforce planning and strategic insights for effective management of staff in a digital environment.

ix. Organisational Development and Change Management – Support organisational effectiveness, transformation, restructuring and change management initiatives.

x. HR Advisory Services – Provide responsive, professional and strategic HR advice and support to Management and staff.

Qualifications and Experience

a) A Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Industrial Psychology, Organisational Psychology or a related field.

b) At least five (5) years of progressive professional experience, of which at least three (3) years should be at supervisory or managerial level in a human resource management function.

c) Demonstrable understanding of strategic and operational human resource management, together with strong people management and interpersonal skills.

Added Advantages

a) A PhD in a relevant field.

b) Professional HR certification(s).

c) Membership of a recognised Human Resources professional body or personnel management institute.

d) Experience working in a regional, international or multilateral organisation.

e) Knowledge and practical experience in HR analytics, Artificial Intelligence, strategic HR management and organisational development.

COMPETENCIES FOR ALL POSITIONS

Candidates for all the above positions should demonstrate:

a) Strong qualitative, quantitative and analytical skills.

b) Proven ability to design, develop, implement and deliver training and capacity-building programmes.

c) Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.

d) Strong leadership and team management skills, particularly in a regional or multi-country environment.

e) Proven track record in designing and delivering professional presentations, workshops and training programmes.

f) Strong interpersonal, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

g) Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural and diverse environment.

h) Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

TERMS AND BENEFITS

The successful candidates for the above positions will be appointed on a fixed-term contract of three (3) years, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and the applicable terms and conditions of service.

MEFMI offers an attractive remuneration package in United States Dollars (USD), which is competitive with those offered by comparable regional organisations.

LOCATION

The positions are based at the MEFMI Secretariat in Harare, Zimbabwe.

The official working language of the Institute is English.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applications should be submitted no later than 23 October 2026 at 16:30 hours.

Interested candidates should submit:

• An updated and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV); and
• A cover letter clearly indicating the position being applied for.

Applications should be submitted electronically to: recruitment@mefmi.org

At this stage, applicants are requested to submit only their updated CV and cover letter. Certificates and other supporting documents are not required at this stage.

No hard-copy applications will be accepted.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

MEFMI is an equal opportunity employer, and both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply.