General Programme Description
The Center for Torture Victims (CTV) is an international non-governmental organization based in Minneapolis,USA.
Founded in 1985, CTV was one of the first organizations in the US dedicated to providing care and rehabilitative services to survivors of politically motivated violence and torture, earning international recognition as a provider of psychosocial training and direct services.
Since then CTV has worked in Guinea, DRC, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Jordan. The goal of CTV is to heal the wounds of persons affected by torture and to stop torture worldwide.
CTV is new in Kenya, and is based in Dadaab, to address the mental health needs of survivors of torture, violent conflict and SGBV.The Center for Torture Victims (CTV) is an international non-governmental organization based in Minneapolis,USA.
Founded in 1985, CTV was one of the first organizations in the US dedicated to providing care and rehabilitative services to survivors of politically motivated violence and torture, earning international recognition as a provider of psychosocial training and direct services.
Since then CTV has worked in Guinea, DRC, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Jordan. The goal of CTV is to heal the wounds of persons affected by torture and to stop torture worldwide.
CTV Kenya is inviting applications from suitably qualified Kenyans for this full-time position, which will be based in the Dadaab Main Office (DMO) compound.
Job Title: Administration & Human Resources Assistant
Location: Based in Dadaab (DMO)
Contract Date: March 1, 2011
Reports to: The Field Administrator, Country Director
Purpose of the position:
The purpose of this post is to contribute the implementation of CTV program in the field and ensure that the project timeline is respected and that objectives and indicator targets are achieved by performing following main tasks:
- Management of Personnel according to CTV Policy and Kenya Labor Law
- Management of Communication system of the organization
- Management of day-to-day office administration
- Other areas of responsibility as assigned by the Field Administrator and the Country Director
Core job requirements:
Under the supervision of the Field Administrator and the Country Director, the Administration & Human Resources Assistant will be accountable for:
Under the supervision of the Field Administrator and the Country Director, the Administration & Human Resources Assistant will be accountable for:
- Respect the Kenya labor Law and CTV Kenya national policy for any matter related to human resources
- Make sure that hiring process, promotion, demotion, firing of staff, ensure the principle of equal opportunity are in accordance with CTV Kenya policy and the Labor law of the Republic of Kenya
- Create & maintain efficient Filing System for all Personnel working for CTV in Dadaab
- Contribute in putting in place a performance appraisal system for the admin staffs
- Prepare schedule for staff annual leave
- Keep records and maintain personnel files: sick days, statutory information, contracts leave days, working hours, absent days etc
- Make sure you verify payrolls before salaries been disbursed
- Prepare and Update the staff Registry Book and the Personnel Database
- Prepare and help to make large diffusion of any Memo related to the Personnel
- Make sure each staff member understands the national staff policy and is aware of his/ her rights and obligations stipulated in their contracts
- Make sure staff insurance documents and benefits information are delivered to newly hired employees
- Protect the confidentiality of personnel individual information
- Conflict prevention, resolution and management
- Prepare a peaceful working atmosphere
- Organize staff meetings (as appropriate)
Profile and qualification:
- Proof of Kenyan nationality
- Candidates from the host community are encouraged to apply
- College degree or diploma in human resources, administration
- Fluent in English (written and oral), Somali language is an advantage
- Able to analyze and verify payrolls to ensure that taxes are paid in accordance with the law
- Previous working experience as administration & human resources management is recommended
- Minimum of 3 years of experience, of which, at least 2 years in an NGO setting
- Strong computer skills (MS office in Word, excel) is a requirement
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability prioritize task and meet deadlines
- Good interpersonal skills and a team player
The initial contract is pending donor approval and will be for six months, with the option to extension based on performance.
How to Apply:
Please write a letter of application stating clearly what motivates you to apply for the above position and how your qualifications and experience are relevant to the post.
Include a copy of your CV, copies of any other relevant documents, and the names of three referees, one of whom should know you as an Administration & Human Resources Assistant or similar.
Do not send original documents as these will not be returned to you.
At the end of your letter of application, please include the statement: “I certify that the information included in this application is true and correct.” Sign this declaration and put the date beside your signature.
Submitting false information will result in your application to be disqualified.
Deliver all applications in hard copy in a sealed envelope to the District Officer, (DO’s) office marked clearly on the envelope “Application for Administration & Human Resources Assistant _CTV Dadaab” to:
The Country Director
Centre for Torture Victims
Dadaab
OR email detailed CV ONLY at asannoh@cvt.org
Applications must be received by Friday noon, February 11th 2011
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply
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