Lusaka, Zambia – The Human Rights Commission Zambia appoints Tekana Sichone as the new Head of Human Resource and Administration. With a career spanning over a decade in human resources and administration, Tekana brings a wealth of experience to his new role.
Tekana joins the Human Rights Commission Zambia after serving as a Human Resource Advisor at VVOB, where he was responsible for advising on strategic HR matters and implementing key policies to support organizational objectives. Before VVOB, he was Head of Operations and Human Resources at Golden Valley Agricultural Research Trust, ensuring smooth HR operations and strategic alignment.
Earlier in his career, Tekana held roles at Fraser Alexander as the Country Human Resources Officer, where he managed the HR functions for the Copperbelt region. At the Radiation Protection Authority-Zambia, he served as a Human Resources Specialist, and he also held the position of Human Resources Management Officer at the Ministry of Health of Zambia.
In addition to these roles, Tekana gained valuable experience as a Technical Clerk at Zesco Limited and an Accounting and Resource Mobilisation Officer at Primary Health Care-Education and Training Trust.
With over 15 years of experience in strategic HR management, Tekana is set to lead the HR and Administration department at the Human Rights Commission Zambia, ensuring that the organization’s HR strategies align with its mission to uphold and protect the Bill of Rights.
About Human Rights Commission Zambia
The Human Rights Commission (HRC) is a National Human Rights Institution established under Article 230 of the 1991 Constitution of Zambia as amended by Act No 18 of 1996 and Act No 2 of 2016. The HRC ensures the protection and promotion of human rights in the country. The Commission was established following recommendations from the Munyama Commission of Inquiry in 1992 and the Mwanakatwe Constitution Review Commission in 1996. The HRC is tasked with upholding the Bill of Rights and operates independently and autonomously as enshrined in Article 125 of the 1991 Constitution.
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