HR & Administration Manager Job in Nairobi, Kenya

University of Maryland
 
School of Medicine
 
Human Resource & Administration Manager - Nairobi 

The Human Resource & Administration Manager will provide oversight to the human resource and administration functions for MGIC in line with organizational policies and guidelines. 

He/she will ensure organizational support effectiveness by providing hands-on implementation of action plans and leadership for operations support functions namely, Administration, Logistics and Human Resources.
 

Duties & Responsibilities
  • The job holder will develop and update human resources policies and procedures in line with acceptable labour laws, 
  • Manage the recruitment processes in line with MGIC strategic and operational plans. 
  • Oversee the development and implementation of performance management systems. 
  • Develops and implements the staff training and development plans 
  • Manages employee relations, welfare and benefits in accordance with the human resource policy manual 
  • Manages the operationalization and maintenance of staff records. 
  • Manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services (HR, Administration & Logistics by improving coordination and communication between support, program management and technical functions; 
  • Improve the operational systems, processes and policies by enhancing the quality of documentation, reporting, information flow and business processes; 
  • Play a significant role in driving long-term planning and leading initiatives geared towards operational excellence; 
  • Regularly update the DFA on HR, Logistics and administration planning and implementation progress; 
  • Oversee monthly and quarterly assessments and performance forecasts of organization's support function; 
  • Develop, recommend and implement improvements to operations systems and procedures; 
  • Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of support services by improving coordination and communication between support functions; and 
  • Contribute to short and long-term organizational planning and strategy. 
  • Line manage staff within the operations department namely, Administration Officer, Logistics Officer and HR Officer.
Qualifications
  • A Bachelor’s degree in HR Management, Business Administration or any other relevant field. 
  • Post graduate diploma in Human Resources Management. 
  • A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in human resource management. 
  • Must have proven strong HR systems and process skills 
  • Past supervisory experience a must.
  • Professional HR qualification highly desirable
  • Must have proven strong HR systems and process skills 
  • Must be a registered member of IHRM
  • Working experience in Donor Funded Institution is desirable.
How to Apply
 
If you meet the above qualifications, you are requested to send your application and CV to hr@mgickenya.org by September 16, 2016. 


Candidates are required to quote the TITLE & LOCATION of the position being applied on the subject line of the email. 

Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.

Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.