Turkana Basin Institute is an
independent, international research institute, which facilitates scientific
research in the Turkana Basin, with particular emphasis on prehistory.
The institution is looking to fill the following position:
The institution is looking to fill the following position:
An experienced, high energy, high
capacity, and achievement oriented Human Resource Manager.
This position reports to the Chief
Executive Officer and is responsible for the efficient and progressive
establishment and formalization of the Human Resource department through a wide
variety of functions which include strategic planning, supervising and
providing consultation to management on strategic staffing plans, recruitment,
compensation, benefits, training and development, budget, labor relations and
HR administration.
Responsibilities
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Establishing a fully functioning and
professionally run HR department
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Preparing the Human Resource budget
and strategic plan; estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements,
trends, and variances; aligning monetary resources; developing action plans;
measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the
impact of variances and ensuring their execution
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Ensuring adherence and understanding
of the Human Resource Policies by all staff
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Providing guidance in assessing
organizational structures and implementing structural changes
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Supporting, implementing and
administering the effective and timely recruitment processes in the hiring, on
boarding, developing and retaining the best talents available to support the
strategic human resources needs of the organization and ensuring that TBI’s
human resource targets are met
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Developing, maintaining and updating
job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
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Maintaining optimal staff numbers and
ensuring high quality staffing by establishing a recruitment and selection
program; counseling managers on candidate selection; conducting and analyzing
exit interviews; and recommending changes.
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Designing and leading the development
of compensation and benefits systems: scheduling periodic salary surveys and
job evaluations; preparing salary budgets; monitoring and scheduling individual
salary actions; recommending, planning, and implementing salary structure
revisions.
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Developing and monitoring of a
performance management system, training managers to coach and discipline
employees; scheduling management conferences with employees; hearing and
resolving employee grievances; counseling employees and supervisors.
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Liaising with employer and employee
agencies; Labour office and FKE to ensure fair and equal treatment of staff and
management
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Ensuring legal compliance by
monitoring and implementing applicable human resource requirements.
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Driving and instilling a team
approach among staff towards accomplishing the TBI mission as well as managing,
coaching, inspiring, and growing the team
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Leading selected change management
initiatives
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Any other duties relating to the
function
Required Skills & Experience
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Ability to build a Human Resources
department from scratch
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Professional qualification in human
resource management (CHRP, HND)
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Be a member of the Institute of Human
Resource Management (IHRM)
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Master’s degree in Human Resource
Management, Social Sciences or related field.
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A minimum of ten years of progressive
experience with at least seven of those in Senior management in a high
performing, busy environment
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Knowledge and experience with best
practices in people operations.
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Emotional intelligence, flexible work
style, excellent diplomatic skills across all levels of the organization with
the ability to inspire others to achieve a common objective
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Unfailing attention to detail
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High degree of integrity and
dependability
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Ability to work independently and as
an integral part of a team
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Willingness to travel and spend time
in the stations
How to Apply
Please email applications to
info@echelonhc.com by 10th December 2018.
Re- Advertisement
A
passionate and results oriented Community Development Manager.
This
position will be based at the TBI Nairobi Office with some time spent at the
TBI campuses on the east and west sides of Lake Turkana.
This
position will report to the Chief Executive Officer and will be responsible for
running the institution’s community development programs
Responsibilities
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Educate the public at large about the
TBI CSR initiatives
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Develop and implement the strategy
for fundraising and resource mobilization;
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Donor Engagement to fundraise for the
various projects, including new projects and through various methods which
include online funding options
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Engage in needs assessment for
project proposal and develop the project proposals as necessary
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Community outreach in Turkwel and
Ileret
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Develop and strengthen the community
programs including the Bursary program and Volunteer Teacher Support Program
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Oversee the selection and development
of the Bursary program with the relevant communities, research projects and
committees
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Liaise with the local counties to
keep them informed and ensure engagement and support for the TBI projects
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Compile monthly reports on TBIs
community activities
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Revive the quarterly newsletter and
provide local press articles
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Develop leaflets/ posters for
educational visits as well as outreach brochures
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All other related assigned tasks
Required Skills & Experience
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A Bachelor’s degree in community
development or any other related social science
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A Master’s degree will be an added
advantage.
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A Minimum of 6 years of work
experience in community development/ CSR Work, with at least 4 years in a
management role.
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Proven project management skills
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Proven fund raising/ resource
mobilization skills
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Excellent Communication skills,
written & spoken
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Excellent interpersonal skills and a
strong relationship builder
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Demonstrates passion & integrity.
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Willingness to travel and spend time
in the field
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Those who previously applied for the
Community Development Management position need not reapply.
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Prospective applicants need to
provide the following documents:
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A detailed CV/Resume that highlights
experience and qualifications as outlined above and indicating the expected
gross salary
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Three signed letters of reference/recommendation,
including full contacts of the referees.
How to Apply
Please
email applications to info@echelonhc.com by 10th December 2018.
Note
that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.