Africa
Alliance, Nairobi, Kenya
Ipas is a
global non-governmental organization formed in 1973, dedicated to ending
preventable deaths and disabilities from unsafe abortion.
The Ipas
Africa Alliance is based in Nairobi and focuses on regional policy change and
improving reproductive health programs in multiple Africa countries.
1. Human
Resources Associate
Position Description:
The Human
Resources Associate reports to the Senior Finance Manager and is responsible
for HR functions in Alliance office.
S/he
coordinates and collaborates with International Sr. HR Associate in performing
HR functions as per guidelines provided by Headquarter office
Key Roles:
The HR
Associate interprets organizational HR policies and updates staff on them.
He/She
monitors implementation of the policies and ensures compliance with the Kenya
labour laws, takes lead in recruitment, new hire orientation and performance
management activities.
He/she will
assists in designing team building activities, support conflict resolution and
ensures that staff welfare including staff development issues are addressed.
Required Abilities:
The
position requires a strong understanding of labor laws and policies and
experience in managing employee needs and concerns including conflict
resolution, staff motivation, and management of staff development initiatives.
Educational Background and Job
Experience
- A Bachelors degree in human resource management or a related field, registration with IHRM (K) and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
2. Operations and
Logistics Associate
Position Description: The Operations and Logistics
Associate reports to the Senior Finance Manager, Ipas Africa Alliance. He/She
provides leadership in the procurement, general office and assets maintenance
and security..
Key Roles:
The
Operations and Logistics Associate ensures that staff have access to furniture,
communication equipment, stationery, and amenities that make them comfortable
at work.
He/she
keeps in touch with all staff on their needs for improving the physical work
environment and provides the necessary support.
H/She leads
in managing the procurement function for the organization.
Required Abilities:
- The position requires experience in managing the logistics function.
- It also requires ability to communicate effectively and work with each team member harmoniously.
- Educational Background and Job Experience
- A degree in a relevant field & Three years’ experience in a similar position.
- Experience in leading in managing procurement activities.
Applicants
should submit a cover letter and CV to: IpasAlliance@ipas.org.
We do not
accept phone calls but we encourage you to visit our website: www.ipas.org
before applying or send your queries to IpasAlliance@ipas.org.
Deadline
for applications is 23rd, September 2013.
Due to
anticipated volume of applications, only qualified applicants will be
contacted.