HFH Kenya is a leading housing
organization founded in 1982 whose mandate is to enable low income families to
access decent and affordable shelter.
Through provision of affordable
financial and technical services, HFHK brings people together to build homes,
communities and hope.
This vacancy announcement is for the
positions of Advocacy Specialist and Human Resources and Administration Manager
to strengthen our work in Kenya and be part of the team that takes our work on
housing to the next level.
1) Advocacy Specialist
Ref: ADV/12/15
Reporting to the Head of Programs,
the incumbent will be based in Nairobi and will primarily be responsible for
developing and implementing the advocacy strategy for the organization, which
will include
i) Developing and influencing housing
strategies at national and local county level and providing leadership.
ii) Play an active role in supporting
in representing HFHK in housing forums in the country.
iii) Be responsible for providing
support in a diverse range of advocacy activities including the Habitat Solid
Ground Global Campaign on Land and Gender, coalition building and advocating
for housing rights.
This is a new post for Habitat in Kenya.
The post aims to deliver the very
highest standards in Advocacy and management.
The post holder is primarily
responsible for providing leadership and growth of Advocacy.
Qualifications & Experience
- A Bachelors degree in fields relevant to
development assistance, such as International Development, Politics,
International Relations and social sciences. A master’s degree will be an
added advantage.
- In-depth understanding of housing issues
including WASH and community development.
- Ability to train and support program staff in
advocacy and policy matters
- Excellent written and verbal communication
skills, an ability to communicate complex information clearly in writing
and oral presentations to a variety of audiences.
- Ability to build networks with diverse
partners in pursuit of common goals.
- Ability to think strategically, to analyze
complex information and offer creative, practical and high impact
solutions.
- Excellent research and information management
skills.
- Ability to analyze policy proposals including
drafting in legislative language.
- Knowledge and understanding of the housing,
microfinance and WASH sectors
- At least 7 years of middle level progressive
working experience in a busy development environment in an NGO,
microfinance institution or other development sectors.
- Strong background in analysis and evaluation
of development assistance programs.
- Experience in the conception, design, research
and management of advocacy strategies and initiatives
- Track record of influencing policy at national
level and comfort communicating with government officials.
- Substantial experience of influencing and
negotiation, including an ability to deal with people at all levels with
tact and diplomacy.
- Extensive experience in promotional and
advocacy work influencing a wide range of audiences in policy change and
implementation.
- Proven competence in report writing and
communicative reports using IT and communication techniques
2) HR and Administration Manager
(Ref HRM/12/15)
Reporting to the Country Director, the HRA Manager will be responsible for providing strategic and operational lead for the Human Resource function of the organization including
i) Ensuring that there is a conducive working environment, a skilled and motivated workforce that facilitates the achievement of the organization’s objectives and operational compliance.
ii) Lead in building strong professional relationships with management teams and with employees.
iii) Supporting transition and change
management, working closely with Senior Management and staff to ensure the
achievement of business plans and KPIs as well as implementing resourcing,
learning and development, compensation, performance management and retention
strategies.
This is a new post for Habitat in Kenya.
The post holder is primarily
responsible for providing leadership to support growth of the HR support.
Qualifications & Experience
- A Bachelors degree in HR Management, Business
Administration or Social Sciences.
- Be a registered member of recognized and
related professional bodies
- Must have proven strong HR systems and process
skills
- Highly developed communication skills both
written and verbal in order to establish effective relationships with a
wide variety of internal and external audiences, including at a
geographical distance.
- Resourcefulness and creativity in order to
develop the department and ensure effective support to line management.
- Proven experience of designing, delivering and
implementing a wide range of effective HR policies, procedures and
projects
- Experience in capacity building and setting
measurable performance targets for staff development.
- Experience in advising managers on a wide
range of HR issues and topics
- Proven ability to work in a multi-cultural
environment and respect local culture.
- Previous experience of delivering HR services
preferably in an NGO
- Proven interpersonal skills and experience in
HR applications
If you feel you meet the requirements
for any of these positions, send your application letter indicating the
reference number and quoting your current and expected salary, title of
position along with an updated CV and telephone contacts of three professional
references to hfhkenya@hfhkenya.or.ke to be received by 18 December,
2015.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
For a detailed job description, please visit our website:www.hfhkenya.or.ke.
HFH Kenya is an equal opportunity
employer.
