People & Culture Manager Apply now » Date:22 Jul 2025 Location: Lusaka, Zambia Company: Plan International The Organisation Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries. We won’t stop until we are all equal. Working in Zambia since 1996, Plan International Zambia’s development and humanitarian programmes focus primarily on Inclusive Quality Education, Skills and Opportunities for Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship, Reproductive Health and Rights, Early Childhood Development and Gender Responsive Child Protection. Child protection is key in all that we do. Plan International Zambia has Programme Areas (PAs) in; Central, Luapula, and Eastern Provinces including in Lusaka, where the Country Office is located. The Opportunity The purpose of People and Culture Manager will be to provide leadership and strategic direction for the People and Culture function and support the implementation of the Plan International Zambia’s Country Strategy by providing capable and motivated workforce, leadership, effective organizational governance and culture through integrated talent management, performance and reward, leadership development, organizational development and change management strategies, programmes and policies, while effectively managing HR risk within the country office, ensuring full compliance with local labour law and plan’s People and Culture policies and procedures, both locally and globally. What you will bring to the role + Degree in Human Resource, Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Sciences or similar field. + Proven relevant work experience in an HR generalist management role + Member of the Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management (ZIHRM) + Project Management and Planning + Excellent networking and partnership building skills + Knowledge of Labour laws and employment code + Ability to develop, motivate, coach and mentor others + Demonstrates clear respect to all and especially children without discrimination For more information regarding the person and job specification, please click on this link:People and Culture Manager JD Location: Country Office, Lusaka Reports to: Country Director Grade: Hay Level 17 Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for. We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas. We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion. Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. (https://www.schr.info/the-misconduct-disclosure-scheme) . In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures. Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates. Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are required to submit their curriculum vitae & cover letter outlining their suitability for the position. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in theInter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures. This position is open to Zambian nationals and candidates with the legal right to work in Zambia. Location: Zambia Type of role: Fixed Term Contract Closing Date: 5 August 2025