Assistant Human Resource Management Officer

Smallholder Farmers' Fertilizer Revolving Fund of Malawi (SFFRFM)

The Smallholder Farmers’ Fertilizer Revolving Fund of Malawi (SFFRFM) is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates of Malawi origin to fill the position of Assistant Human Resource Management Officer tenable at its Head Office at ULIMI House in Blantyre and its Regional Offices.

JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Department: Human Resource and Administration
Grade: Grade F8
Reporting to : Human Resource and Administration Manager
Responsible for : N/A

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide human resource management and development services.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties

  • Assisting in the interpreting and implementing conditions of service, policies and procedures in accordance with labour laws.
  • Organizing, coordinating and conducting recruitment, selection and placement of staff.
  • Handling medical and pension schemes.
  • Assisting Processing payroll.
  • Handling disciplinary and grievance issues.
  • Enforcing adherence to HR policies and regulations.
  • Conducting training needs assessment and developing staff development and training plans and programmes.
  • Preparing periodic reports.
  • Maintaining employee information in the HR Information system.
  • Maintaining HR records.

QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate must have:

  • Diploma in Human Resource Management, Administration, or Business Administration Public from a reputable and a NCHE accredited university.
  • MSCE with a credit in Mathematics and English.
  • At least three (3) years work experience in a busy organization.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Planning, coordination and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision
  • Self-confident and strong networking skills
  • Knowledge of ICT
  • Thorough knowledge of HR policies, procedures and processes and labour laws
  • Self-starter, team player and people management skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively and deliver presentations

Due to anticipated large volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged. Those who submitted their applications earlier need not to apply.

SUBMISSION AND APPLICATION
Qualified and interested individuals should submit applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae with copies of certificates indicating their current postal and email addresses, telephone numbers and names of three (3) traceable referees in sealed envelopes clearly marking the position applying for i.e. “Vacancy: “Assistant Human Resource Management Officer,” not later than 16:00 hours Friday 26th September, 2025 to:

The Human Resources and Administration Manager
Smallholder Farmers Fertilizer Revolving Fund of Malawi
SFFRFM
ULIMI House
P.O. Box 2505
BLANTYRE
Or email: sffrfmcorporate@sffrfm.org

Due to anticipated large volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be acknowledged
SFFRFM is an equal opportunity employer.