Aga
Khan Foundation, East AFrica
Employment
Opportunity: Human Resources Manager
The
Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is part of the broader Aga Khan Development Network
(AKDN) a group of development agencies that work primarily in the poorest parts
of Asia and Africa with mandates that include the environment, health,
education, architecture, culture, microfinance, rural development, disaster
reduction, and the promotion of private - sector enterprise and the
revitalisation of historic cities.
AKF
(East Africa) works in collaboration with partners to develop and promote
innovative solutions that contribute to improving the quality of life in East
Africa.
AKF (EA) is looking for a well-rounded and experienced HR professional who can strengthen our team with their passion for learning and development.
Reporting
to the Regional Human Resources Director, this position provides the successful
candidate with an opportunity to shape the Foundation’s HR strategic direction
to identify and implement market best practice in the areas of HR planning,
talent acquisition and management, employee engagement and performance and
reward management systems.
Key
deliverables will include the tracking and reporting of key HR Metrics and to
lead in the implementation of the learning and development strategy and the
HRMIS system.
Job Requirements and Competencies:
- A
degree in Human Resources Management or Social Sciences and postgraduate
Diploma in Human Resources Management.
- At
least 8 years relevant work experience with a successful track
record.
- Experience
in a development organization will be an advantage.
- In-depth
knowledge of Kenyan labour laws; knowledge of labour laws in Uganda,
Tanzania will be an added advantage
- Strong
consulting and coaching skills and the ability to build strong
relationships with different people across the organization.
- Knowledge
of and experience with HR management tools such as employee engagement
surveys, training, performance management, job evaluation & grading
and reward management.
- Experience
with the implementation and management of HR Information Management
Systems.
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills and a very good command of the
English language
- Strong
organizational skills with exceptional multi-tasking abilities
Candidates
interested in this exciting career opportunity should send their cover letter,
CV and the names and contact information of 3 professional referees to the
following email address:
recruitment@akfea.org
with
“Human Resources Manager” in the subject line by 28th July, 2016.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Aga Khan Foundation is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network
(www.akdn.org)