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BLANCO CHIBEKA

@blancochibeka

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Experienced HR leader and consultant specializing in administration and employee relations.

Zambia

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior HR or administration roles or consulting projects where I can lead HR strategy, improve employee relations, strengthen administration and drive organizational change in supportive, mission-driven environments.

I am an experienced HR leader and consultant with decades of practice across public, private, and international organizations. I led administration, maintenance, purchasing and selected HR functions for UNHCR Zambia and ran HR operations as Head of Section and Assistant to the Head of Department.

My background includes HR management roles in banking, utilities, agribusiness and consulting where I designed and implemented HR strategy, policies, recruitment, performance management and staff development programs. I have hands-on experience in labour relations, disciplinary processes, and negotiating with unions.

As a strategist and change agent, I have provided leadership in budgeting, staff supervision, administrative controls, procurement and facilities management while ensuring safe and respectful work environments. I also support international staff with visas, licences and related administrative requirements.

I am currently running my own HR consulting firm and pursuing a Master’s in HRM, bringing a mix of practical operational leadership and consulting expertise to organizations seeking strengthened HR, administration and industrial relations capabilities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Administration Associate

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Sep 2019 - Jun 2023 (3 years 9 months)

Managed administration, maintenance and purchasing functions and supported HR tasks; supervised office services, processed personnel entitlements, assisted recruitment for general service staff, and maintained budgetary and inventory controls across the Zambia operation.

Administration Procurement Personnel Processing Recruitment Staff Supervision

Human Resource and Administration Manager

First Alliance Bank

Feb 2017 - Sep 2019 (2 years 7 months)

Led HR strategy, policy implementation and departmental budgeting; managed recruitment, performance appraisals, training and employee welfare, and oversaw bank procurement functions.

HR strategy Policy Development Recruitment Performance Management Training Development Budget Management Employee Relations Procurement

Human Resource & Admin Manager

Western Water & Sewerage Co

Dec 2015 - Sep 2016 (9 months)

Implemented HR strategy and policies, managed budgets, led staff training and performance management, provided administration services including transport and maintenance, and served as Board Secretary.

HR strategy Policy Implementation Budgeting Training Performance Management Administration Transport Management Board Support

Human Resources & Administration Officer

Zamseed

Dec 2008 - Dec 2015 (6 years 11 months)

Developed HR plans and recruitment strategies, interpreted labour law, negotiated with trade unions, handled disciplinary cases, maintained employee records and provided administrative support across departments.

Recruitment Employee Relations Negotiation Disciplinary Records Management Administration

Assistant Human Resources Officer

Copperbelt Forestry Company

Dec 2007 - Dec 2008 (1 year)

Managed day-to-day HR activities at Kafubu Plant including record keeping, disciplinary processes, job evaluations, recruitment and industrial relations advisory to management.

HR Operations Disciplinary Recruitment

HR Consulting Officer

Fidelity Labour Consultants Ltd

Sep 2004 - Oct 2006 (2 years 1 month)

Audited HR policies and practices, drafted conditions of service, advised on performance appraisal, job evaluation, staff development and compliance with labour laws for clients.

Policy Development Conditions Of Service Performance Management Conflict Management