International Rescue
Committee
Regional Human Resource Director
Sector: Human Resources
Location: Kenya
Employee Type:Regular
Employee Category: Full Time
Job Overview / Summary (What and Why): The
Regional HR Director will lead and facilitate the development of a highly
effective, strategic HR function in the Horn and East Africa and Yemen (HEAZ/Y)
that ensures the organization has the structure, culture and talent needed to
deliver on program goals and effectively serve its beneficiaries.
This individual will direct
and facilitate the delivery of key HR services and infrastructure in line with
the IRC’s Human Capital Strategy for efficient and effective services at
multi-levels.
They will drive the
implementation and adaptation of HR global initiatives and practices across the
region.
The regional HR Director
serve as advisor and counsel to maximize staffing resources and performance,
ensures economy and efficiency of work processes, and contains institutional
risk.
Major Responsibilities:
Major Responsibilities:
- Direct and
oversee the collaborative identification and development of annual and
multi-year human resource strategies such as workforce planning, job
performance improvement, HR capacity development, etc. to ensure the right
talent at the right time and in the right place. Identify and
facilitate development of standards, tools, and resources. Devise
and implement metrics.
- Evaluate and
facilitate HR functional capacity and service delivery for HEAZ/Y.
Implement collaborative actions to facilitate the evaluation and
development of HR services and infrastructure. Build knowledge,
expertise, and capacity leveraging internal and external resources.
Ensure effective HR service systems and delivery at multi-levels as
confirmed by key stakeholders. Measure and evaluate.
- Oversee global
delivery and implementation of IRC HR global systems, standards, and
initiatives. Ensure effective adaptation at all levels and
compliance with the spirit and intent of labor regulations and donor
requirements. Secure feedback and suggested improvements.
Measure and evaluate.
- Direct
development and delivery of training and other capacity building
efforts. Identify and access internal and external resources to
provide timely and effective technical assistance.
- Serve as a
strategic partner providing advice and counsel to maximize staffing
resources and performance, ensure economy and efficiency of work
processes, and contain institutional risk. As needed, s erve as
primary liaison for all HR matters.
- Perform other
duties as assigned and contribute to the success of the HR department and
function at IRC.
Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: Chief Human Resources Officer based in New York City with a critical matrixed relationship to the Regional Director HEAZ/Y
Indirect Resources :
Position Reports to: Chief Human Resources Officer based in New York City with a critical matrixed relationship to the Regional Director HEAZ/Y
Indirect Resources :
- Country HR
Coordinators
- National HR
Practitioners
- Designated HR
Focal Points
Other Internal and/or
external contacts (describe the nature of departments or groups the position
influences or requires support from to accomplish objectives):
- Regional
Director, Deputy Directors, Country Directors
- HQ leadership
across multiple departments
- Functional HR
Teams (C&B, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, and HRIS)
- Finance,
General Counsel Global Supply Chain, and IT colleagues
Job Qualifications:
- Master’s degree
preferred, minimum 10 to 15 years of progressive HR professional
experience with a minimum of 5 years as a regional manager or director or
equivalent education and experience.
- Demonstrated
success as an HR generalist supporting employee groups of 500+ employees
in multiple locations within the region or global environment
required. Experience within the NGO sector will be an added
advantage.
- Demonstrated
success in supporting key senior management and building relationships.
- Broad knowledge
and experience in employment law, compensation, organizational planning,
organization development, employee relations, and training and development
- Strong
collaborator with effective interpersonal and analytical skills who is
able to work seamlessly across countries, cultures, and organizational
units required
- Demonstrated
ability to work, manage, and meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced,
high volume environment and on deadline; aptitude for problem solving and
decision making needed
- Superb written
and verbal communication skills required.
- Capable of
managing conflict and conflicting views.
- English fluency
required (French proficiency a plus)
- Ability to
regularly travel to countries within the region
- Strong
knowledge of HRIS systems preferred
- SPHR, GPHR,
CIPD or other HR professional certification are highly valued
How to Apply
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Supply Chain Intern - Nairobi
Sector: Logistics
Location: Kenya
Employee Type:Intern
Employee Category: Not Applicable
Job Purpose / Objective: Under the direct supervision of the Supply Chain Assistant (Warehouse) and overall guidance of the Logistics Manager, the Supply Chain Intern will provide clerical and administrative support to the Logistics team at IRC Kenya Country office in Nairobi.
S/He will work closely with
other supply chain staff, including procurement and administration.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Support the
Logistics team in handling of warehousing, transport and other
logistical tasks and documentation
- Update the daily
stock tracking sheets and forward to supervisor for approval
- Compile
suppliers’ delivery documents for payment and submit to Supervisor for
review prior to submitting to Procurement to raise payment requests.
- Support the
Drivers to prepare monthly vehicle fuel consumption and maintenance
reports and submit to Logistics Manager for review
- Filing of
supply chain documents in an organized format as agreed with supervisor.
- Expedite
delivery of ordered goods and services; follow up on partial deliveries
and ensure all purchase orders are fully serviced
- Assist in
sending/ receiving of shipments, mailbags and medical samples to/from the
field sites
- Support
Logistics and Procurement teams to follow up on clearing of imported goods
at the airport
- Any other duties
assigned by the supervisor
Job Requirements
- Minimum
Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement / Logistics / Business Administration or
a closely related field.
- Fluent English
(written and spoken)
- Competent with
using Computers and computer packages ( Word, Exceland Outlook)
- General
knowledge of logistics and administrative procedures and tools
- Good numeracy
skills
- Takes personal
initiative to learn
- Ability to work
with minimum supervision.
- Flexibility and
willingness to work long hours if necessary.
- Strong sense of
personal integrity.
- Attention to
detail.
- Good
organization and multitasking skills.
Kenyan nationals are
encouraged to apply.
International allowances are
not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to
the Kenyan NGO Sector.
How to Apply
How to Apply
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