Norwegian Refugee Council
Human Resources Assistant – Nairobi
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in
helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally
displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and
offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal
assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.
Human Resources Assistant – Nairobi
(Kenyan Nationals Only)
Duty Station: Nairobi
Ref. nr.: 4051583781
Full time
Number of positions: 1
The Norwegian Refugee Council has
approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects
across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest
standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72
hours notice when a crisis occurs.
The NRC East Africa & Yemen
mission is an expanding programme. NRC started its operations in Kenya in the
refugee camps in Dadaab in February 2007. NRC has WASH, Shelter, Education,
Food Security and Livelihood and Information Counselling and Legal Assistant
programmes implemented in the refugee camps in Dadaab and Kakuma.
The HR Assistant is responsible for
assisting with HR matters at the Nairobi office with support to the HR teams in
the field offices.
Job description
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Comply with NRC’s HR policies and
procedures
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Assist in the implementation of the
organization policies and procedures
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Provide support in recruitment
processes, including advertisements, filling applications, inviting candidates,
organizing interview venues etc.
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Update staff records and files,
including contracts, leave, medical, appraisals, etc.
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Generate monthly records and reports
such as staff lists, leave and other HR statistics
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Process and follow up claims for
medical cover and insurance
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Prepare staff contributions to
relevant statutory bodies (social security, pensions etc.)
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Assist in preparing the national
staff payroll
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Assist in training and capacity
building arrangements
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Provide administrative support for
staff welfare programs/activities
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Ensure clearance of staff including
final dues payments
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Otherwise support the HR Coordinator
in ensuring the smooth recruitment, appointment, motivation and retention of a
high performing NRC Kenya program staff.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource
Management or Higher Diploma in Human Resource management
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Documented results related to the
position’s responsibilities
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Experience from working with HR in a
humanitarian/recovery context
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Previous experience from working in
complex and volatile contexts
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IHRM membership
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Understanding of labour laws
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Knowledge about own skills/profile
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Good knowledge of English
Education level: College / University, Bachelor’s degree
Personal qualities
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Interpersonal skills
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Good communication skills
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Accurate and keen to detail
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Confidentiality
Language: English
We offer
Contract period is up to December 2019 with possibility of extension.
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will
observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in Nairobi.
*Females are highly encouraged to
apply for this position*
Miscellaneous info
Travel: Some travelling must be expected
Finance Manager
(Kenyan Nationals Only)
Duty station: Nairobi
Ref. nr.: 4053756581
Full time
The
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian
organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more
dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for
the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter,
education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and
hygiene sectors.
The
Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees
involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the
world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be
deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs.
The
NRC East Africa & Yemen mission is an expanding programme. NRC started its
operations in Kenya in the refugee camps in Dadaab in February 2007. NRC has
WASH, Shelter, Education, Food Security and Livelihood and Information
Counselling and Legal Assistant programmes implemented in the refugee camps in
Dadaab and Kakuma.
The
purpose of the Finance Manager is to be responsible for the financial set-up
and to ensure that it is according to NRC standards and to support
programme/project implementation.
Job Description
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Ensure that country set up adheres to
the Financial Handbook, NRC policies, and donor and auditor requirements
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Implement NRC’s financial systems,
routines and procedures
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Maintain overall budget control and
monitor cash flows
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Management of financial team
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Training of line managers and staff
with financial responsibilities
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Provide regular analysis and reports
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Implement the anti-corruption policy
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Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees
in line with the country strategy
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Build the wider team of finance staff
through regular support and capacity building
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Provide analysis of financial
position for the Country Director as required
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Ensure anti-corruption training and
risk-mapping is undertaken regularly
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Assist the Country Director with
other responsibilities
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Part of the Country Management Group
Qualifications
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Minimum 3 years of experience from
working as a senior Financial Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context
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Experience from working in complex
and volatile contexts
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Documented results related to the
position’s responsibilities
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Knowledge about own leadership
skills/profile
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Solid knowledge of computer software
and modern accounting systems
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Fluency in English, both written and
verbal
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Knowledge of the refugee context in
Kenya
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Experience of leadership in CMG or
equivalent
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Sound knowledge of compliance and
anti-corruption including investigation procedures
Education field: Finance / Economics
Education level: College
/ University, Bachelor’s degree
Personal qualities
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Managing performance and development
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Empowering and building trust
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Managing resources to optimize
results
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Handling insecure environments
Language: English
We offer
Contract period is up
to December 2019 with possibility of extension.
Salary/benefits: According
to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct
and working hours for the NRC Office in Nairobi.
*Female
candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position*
Miscellaneous info
Travel: Some
travelling must be expected
How to Apply
Visit www.nrc.no to
apply online
Search criteria:
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Location: Kenya
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Industry: Emergency Relief
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Special field: Finance
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Role: Middle / line manager
Deadline for application: 11/04/2019