Action Against Hunger (ACF)-USA is part of the ACF-International
Network which works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that
threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security,
water and sanitation, health and advocacy.
ACF-USA is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the following position;HR Coordinator-Nairobi
- As
part of the Mission Coordination Team, the HR Coordinator will be
responsible for developing and implementing the country HR policies and
procedures while remaining compliant with the Kenya Labour laws; applying
best HR practices and monitoring program activity to anticipate future HR
needs.
- The
position works closely on a day-to-day basis with the US Head quarters to
ensure ACF policies and procedures are applied correctly.
- The
HR Coordinator should be an HR generalist who has a thorough understanding
of all aspects of field-based humanitarian HR processes and systems,
including but not limited to: supporting recruitment of both national and
international staff, workforce planning, policy development &
compliance, staff training & development, and HR administration (especially
in the following areas: personnel records, travel, payroll, legal and
visas).
- The
HR Coordinator will be based in Nairobi office, with frequent travel to
all project locations – primarily to audit each project’s compliance with
HR policies and procedures as well as build the capacity of each project’s
administrative team (their Human Resource counterparts in the field).
Qualifications: Education/experience/required Education:
- A
Bachelors’ degree, preferably in HR, psychology or a related field Experience:
- Humanitarian
field experience, preferably as a member of a country management team
- 3-5
years experience as an HR professional, with a sound knowledge of
recruitment, payroll & benefits management, training &
development, and team management.
- Experience
communicating in different cultural work environments & with a wide
diversity of cultures
Required skills:
- Ability
to work cooperatively with subordinates, colleagues and supervisory staff
at all levels.
- Strong
coaching & training skills
- Diplomatic,
able to mediate conflict in stressful conditions
- Knowledge
of MS Office (high proficiency in Excel); comfortable working with
computers with minimal IT support.
- Ability
to work in a stressful environment, taking initiative & prioritizing
multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
- Comfortable
applying HR policies consistently & tactfully
- Strong
organizational skills, detail-oriented.
- Excellent
written & verbal communication skills are a must.
- Ability
to maintain confidentiality while managing HR cases
- Genuine
interest in & commitment to the humanitarian principles of Action
Against Hunger.
- Excellent
interpersonal skills, ability to work both independently & as a member
of a team.
- Fluent
written & spoken English. Ability to explain complex concepts in
straightforward language.
Closing Date: 4th April 2012
Interested candidates should forward their applications including a cover letter, curriculum vitae and telephone contacts or email addresses of 3 referees preferably former supervisors to:
Email: recruit.ke@acf-international.org
Indicate the position you are applying for on the subject line of the e-mail.
Do not send your academic certificates via e-mail.
Academic certificates will be requested during the interview process.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.