Senior
Associate, Human Resources
Nairobi,
Kenya
About
Evidence Action: Evidence
Action scales proven interventions that improve the lives of millions. We
implement cost-effective interventions whose efficacy is backed by substantial
rigorous evidence.
Evidence
Action identifies innovative, appropriate financing mechanisms and builds best
practice operational models.
Our
main flagship programs include:
- Dispensers
for Safe Water is an entrepreneurial program scaling the chlorine
dispenser system – a proven innovation that dramatically expands access to
water treatment at an extremely low cost.
- Deworm
the World Initiative actively supports the scale-up of school-based
deworming programs worldwide to improve children’s health, education, and
long-term development.
About
the Human Resource Team
The HR team exists to support Evidence Action being a “people focused” organization while supporting strategic program delivery.
The HR team exists to support Evidence Action being a “people focused” organization while supporting strategic program delivery.
The
team provides services in three country offices across the Africa Region in
meeting the following outcomes:
- Timely
provision of Human Resource support services and readily available HR
information for the day- to-day management planning and decision making
- Improved
HR systems and structures (including functional processes and HR
information systems maintenance)
- Evidence
Action has the requisite Human Capital requirements at all times
- Efficient
and effective on-boarding and off-boarding processes are in place
- Innovative
and highly skilled individuals are identified, attracted and selected on
timely basis
- Country
offices (Kenya, Uganda and Malawi) have well-trained, vibrant HR support
units
- Compliance
with national legal/statutory requirements and
best practices is fully achieved by the organization at all
times.
Job
Purpose: To
facilitate the efficient functioning of HR services in the Africa Region.
Responsible for management and delivery of HR services and outcomes.
To
lead the HR administrative function, support training initiatives and deliver
support services in line with Evidence Action values in a timely manner and
with excellence, accuracy, and compassion.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Serve
as the Administrative lead for all Human Resources services.
- Maintain
the content and quality of data in HRIS and related systems.
- Maintain
the on and offline filing systems.
- Provide
training and communication support in the use and changes in all HR
related systems.
- Provide
coordination support in on-boarding and off-boarding of employees to
ensure the process is efficient and timely.
- Ensure
the forms and templates of the HR department are well-maintained
- Create
and maintain all documents mapping the internal HR procedure workflows and
ensure internal compliance.
- Maintain
confidentiality and ensure that access to staff records and information is
strictly to the authorized personnel.
- Day
to day management of staff wellness activities and Provide HR and
administrative support to staff trainings in wellness matters
- To
ensure that all approved and regular tasks pertaining to HR are carried
out on time.
- Any
other duties assigned to you by your supervisor or his/her designated
representative, who will supervise you and give you instructions related
to your work.
Key
Performance Indicators
- Creation
of training materials as outlined with supervisor in workplan.
- Mapping
of internal HR workflows.
- Timely,
professional, and complete on- and off-boarding of incoming and outgoing
employees.
- Complete
and well-maintained on and offline filing systems.
Qualifications
- A
Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management. A bachelor’s degree
in a relevant field with strong Human Resource Management training is an
advantage.
- Proven
experience managing an HRIS
- Self-directed
and self-motivating, with proven ability to manage demands from multiple
stakeholders while adhering to deadlines and priorities;
- Strong
HR technical skills and capacity with at least 3 years of practical
experience on the field.
- Intellectually
curious, detail-oriented and organized
- A
critical, analytical, and process-oriented thinker with
a willingness to learn
- A
service-minded professional with demonstrated past experience in designing
and maintaining HR systems.
- Ability
to operate effectively within fast-paced environments, and to thrive as a
part of a dynamic and evolving leadership team;
- A
member of IHRM
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