Heifer International is a global non-profit making NGO with a
proven solution to ending hunger and poverty using sustainable
agribusinesses.
Heifer International Kenya seeks a Human
Resource and Administration manager responsible for
overseeing the Country Offices’ Human Resource issues, developing human
resources policies, and monitoring staff morale to ensure that Heifer Kenya
remains a competitive employer.
Further, the position holder is the custodian of administrative
policies and operating procedures, which include: contracting goods and
services, contracting temporary staff and consultants, and travel-related
procurement.
Responsibilities and functions include, but not limited to:
- Manage
personnel recruitment process in order to ensure that Heifer Kenya
attracts and employs staff of the highest calibre on the labour market.
- Provide
leadership and guidance to other management staff in personnel development,
individual training, mentoring and coaching in order to improve staff
performance, motivation and morale.
- Provide
support to other managers in technical areas such as preparation of job
descriptions, advertisements of vacancies and interview of candidates in
order to ensure quality, transparency and fairness in personnel
management.
- Implement
a performance appraisal system developed by Heifer International.
- Assist
in termination of contracts, conduct exit interviews and ensure that all
proper procedures are followed at the end of contractual relationships
with staff.
- Monitor
local labour market conditions in Kenya and regionally and make
appropriate recommendations to Management.
- Conduct
periodic surveys of compensation packages and advise on all issues related
to remuneration of staff.
This position requires:
- Bachelor’s
degree plus five (5) years of related experience
- Excellent
qualities in management, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge
of the non-profit sector with awareness of the context in which non-profit
organizations operate.
- Strong
organizational skills, motivational approaches, mentorship and team
building
- Skills
on strategic thinking and analysis,
To apply for this position, please visit our website atwww.heifer.org/careers by
October 31, 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
The position will remain open until 10/31/12 or when 150
applications have been received
Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer, women are
encouraged to apply