The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) is a Non-Governmental
Organisation (NGO) founded in 1992 with the Vision of working towards
entrenching human rights and democratic values in Kenya and a Mission of
working towards a human rights state and society.
KHRC seeks to recruit a dynamic, well organized, highly motivated, confident and results oriented individual to be a Human Resource and Administration Officer based in Nairobi, Kenya on 2 year renewable contract.
Reports to: Finance & Administration Manager/Executive Director
Department: HR
Purpose of the Job
To provide expertise in all aspects of the human resources and
administration functions by ensuring the availability of a competent and
well-motivated staff.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
HR Strategy Formulation and Implementation
- Implement
HR strategies focusing on achievement of the required results;
- Review
and update KHRC HR policies and procedures
- Co-ordinate
the interpretation and implementation of KHRC HR policies and procedures;
Organisational change management
- Assist
in the design and implementation of organizational change processes needed
to achieve organizational goals;
Recruitment, Training and Performance Management
- Assist
in staff acquisition which will involve HR planning, recruitment,
selection, placement and induction with a focus on diversity;
- Co-ordinate
staff performance evaluation;
- Support
staff training , development, and motivational programmes;
- Fostering
a workplace environment consistent with the organization’s mission,vision
and values;
- Assist
in promoting staff discipline
Payroll and Leave Management
- Manage
staff payroll
- Manage
HR data such as leave planning and administration, maintenance of HR
records for all staff and to ensure proper documentation is kept;
Legal
- Assist
in ensuring KHRC’s compliance with all national legal and statutory
requirements for the management of its HR resources;
Operations and Administration
- Personal
Assistant to the Executive Director
- Assisting
in identification and supervision of related services as per contract
(Food, Medical, Pension, HR system, etc)
- Manage
the administration email account of the Commission
- Providing
administrative support to the, Deputy Executive Director, FM and the
Management Committee in general
- Preparing
and overseeing implementation and prompt filing of all the minutes/
correspondences relating to programmes meetings; scheduling programmes
meetings and donor meetings; organizing operational planning process among
other major institutional events where Management Committee is
coordinating etc.
- Supervising
cleaning, security and maintenance of grounds.
- Manage
tenancy services by ensuring a work friendly office environment;
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
- A
Bachelors degree in Human Resource, social science, business
administration or its equivalent from a recognized university;
- A
higher diploma in human resources management and administration
- A
minimum 4 years of related experience, one of which must be from an NGO;
- Good
practical understanding of human resource functions, preferably in the NGO
sector;
- Understanding
of human resource reporting and record keeping requirements;
- Working
knowledge of HRMIS
- Up
to date knowledge of national and international labour laws governing
employment;
- Understanding
of and commitment to human and labour rights
- Self-motivated,
organized, collegial and ability to work well under pressure;
- Willing
to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision;
- Ability
to resolve conflicts;
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills including ability to prepare minutes
promptly
- Ability
to maintain confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with people.
Applicants should send a cover letter attaching a detailed C.V.,
photocopies of certificates and testimonials, current telephone/mobile numbers,
names and addresses of three (3) referees and a statement of present and
expected gross salary before end of the day, July 10th, 2012: -
The Executive Director
Kenya Human Rights Commission
Valley Arcade, Gitanga Road
P.O. Box 41079
00100 (GPO) - Nairobi
Kenya Human Rights Commission
Valley Arcade, Gitanga Road
P.O. Box 41079
00100 (GPO) - Nairobi
All applications should be sent via email to hr@khrc.or.ke OR
HAND DELIVERED in a sealed envelope marked with the position being applied for.
The KHRC is an equal opportunity employer and will seek to
recruit the most qualified person for the job irrespective of race, color,
marital status, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation or nationality.
All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.
Canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification.
Only successful candidates will be contacted