Save the Children is a leading international child rights
organization, fighting to improve the lives of children in the UK and 50
countries around the world.
Together with children, we are helping to build a better world for present and future generations by making a reality of children’s rights.
Save the Children in Kenya works in the North Eastern Province (Dadaab, Wajir
and Mandera) with Programmes in Child Protection, Nutrition, Livelihoods and
Health.Together with children, we are helping to build a better world for present and future generations by making a reality of children’s rights.
We are seeking a qualified candidates to fill the position of HR Coordinator in our Wajir East Office. This is a 6 months fixed term contract.
Job Purpose
The purpose of the position is to coordinate and manage all human resources requirements for Save the Children – Wajir East Area office and implement national policies in accordance with Save the Children policies and practices.
Key accountabilities
- Supervise
closely Wajir East staff leave status ensuring regular updating of the
leave database and status report sent out to line managers, track leave in
coordination with the HR Coordinator - Nairobi Office and advice
accordingly.
- Prepare
local employment contracts for Wajir staff upon appointment and maintain
an effective contract planning mechanism, ensuring staff are issued with
extension letter where required while liaising with the HR Coordinator -
Nairobi Office.
- Manage
Wajir staff employment contracts records; liaise with the Line Managers
and HR Coordinator - Nairobi to ensure timely renewal.
- Prepare
HR metrics/reports for the Area Office which include: local recruitments,
organizational chart, staff contact list, new entrants and leavers.
- Facilitate
and Administer staff medical insurance, ensuring employee insurance
eligibility list is current.
- Line
management of field support staff; Admin Assistant.
- Assist
in the development of induction plans and processes for staff in respective
Area Office; ensure that staff are aware of policies and best practices
relating to their employment and monitor the effectiveness of the
induction processes and feedback to line managers and HR Coordinator -
Nairobi for collation.
- Manage
disciplinary and grievances issues
- Support
in & Conduct HR audits and liaise with all sectors to ensure
implementation of audit findings in Wajir East
- Facilitate
evaluation of induction processes and monitoring effectiveness of the
induction process and feedback to line managers and Area Manager.
- Ensure
compliance with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures
with respect to child safeguarding, health and safety, security,
employment equal opportunities and other relevant policies.
- In
conjunction with line managers ensure that all staff understand and
observe the Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct
Person Specification
- A
Degree in Human Resources Management or Social Sciences from a recognized
University and Diploma in Human Resources.
- At
least two year’s relevant experience in HR/Admin within a busy
organisation
- Knowledge
of current Kenya employment legislation
- Good
communication and interpersonal skills
- Good
people management and reporting skills
- Proficiency
in working with computers particularly spreadsheets and word processing
- Excellent
report writing and investigative skills.
- Experience
of working within a team and team building
- Ability
to work within a multi-cultural setting
Desirable
- NGO
experience
- Basic
financial skills especially in budgeting
If you
meet the above requirements, please send a cover letter and
your detailed CV indicating your current salary with current contacts of three
referees including immediate supervisor addressed to:
Human Resources Director,
Save the Children, Kenya Programme
email: jobskenya@scuk.or.ke
not later than 7th April, 2012.
Quote the job title on the subject line.
Due to the urgency to fill this position, shortlisting will be done as CVs are received.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Save the Children recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal employment opportunities and the protection of children from abuse.
Human Resources Director,
Save the Children, Kenya Programme
email: jobskenya@scuk.or.ke
not later than 7th April, 2012.
Quote the job title on the subject line.
Due to the urgency to fill this position, shortlisting will be done as CVs are received.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Save the Children recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal employment opportunities and the protection of children from abuse.