Biovision Africa Trust (BvAT), a
not-for-profit organisation established in Kenya in 2009 by the Swiss-based
Biovision Foundation for Ecological Development, is situated on the main campus
of the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) in
Kasarani, Nairobi.
BvAT supports the Biovision Farmer
Communication Programme and other agro-based initiatives in Africa.
BvAT is seeking to recruit a
qualified person for the following vacant position:
Human Resources and Administration Officer
Human Resources and Administration Officer
Duties & Responsibilities:
Human Resources
Human Resources
- Maintain all personnel records (personal
files) pertaining to employees' appointment, leave, training, studies,
training bonds, certificates, evaluation reports, etc. and update
regularly.
- Provide information to Accounts Department
relevant to payment of taxes and staff bank loans in accordance with
relevant HR policies and procedures.
- Prepare and update staff contracts.
- Advise senior management on staff recruitment,
prepare notices and advertisements for vacant positions, schedule and
organize interviews, participate in interviews, conduct reference checks
on possible candidates, etc.
- Establish and maintain relations with
government, labor union and other related personnel stakeholders.
- Provide basic counseling to staff who have
performance related challenges.
- Monitor and record employee attendance
activities and leave requests.
- Monitor scheduled absences such as holidays or
travel and coordinate actions to ensure staff absence has been adequately
covered off to ensure service continuity.
- Inform affected staff of unexpected absences
from work and coordinate actions ensuring the continuity of services such
as cancelling of events and locating keys.
- Provide information and assistance to staff on
human resource and work related issues - procedures relating to personnel
issues, workplace safety, pay and benefits systems, labour standards, etc.
- Coordinate legal issues of project contracts.
- Provide induction & orientations to new
staff.
- Attend to other related assignments.
Administration and Management
- Overall responsibility for office management
(including permits, services, support staff, etc.) and maintenance.
- Monitor the code of conduct, cleanliness and
decorum of the office premises including working rooms, tea room and
boardroom.
- Ensure timely maintenance of BvAT office
vehicles when available; ensure licenses, insurances and other
requirements are up-to date.
Education and Knowledge:
- At least Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences,
Human Resources or Business related course from an accredited institution
- Certification in personnel practice, with
practical grounding in basic personnel skills
- Practicing Certificate from the Institute of
Human Resources Management (IHRM)
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of working experience in
relevant experience in HR management with proven record experience in a
national or an international organization. Knowledge of labours and
familiarity of industrial relations practices.
- Significant operational and management
experience in the key areas of finance, HR, contracting, etc;
- Has strong leadership and management
capability
- Experience of working in Not for profit
organisation will be an added advantage
How to Apply
If you believe you are the right candidate for the above positions and can clearly demonstarate your ability to meet the qualification.
If you believe you are the right candidate for the above positions and can clearly demonstarate your ability to meet the qualification.
Please submit your detailed CV and
application indicating the position you are applying to
info@biovisionafricatrust.org
The closing date for applications is 4th March 2016.
The closing date for applications is 4th March 2016.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted for interviews.
Biovision Africa Trust is an equal opportunity employer and eligible women are encouraged to apply.
Biovision Africa Trust is an equal opportunity employer and eligible women are encouraged to apply.
