Local Human Resources and Administrative Specialist, USAID/Somalia
Monitoring, Verification and Reporting Project, Somalia
Social
Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We provide
monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to
advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors
including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment,
and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for
clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral
development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.
Position
Description:
SI is
seeking a full-time Local Human Resources and Administrative
Specialist to provide administrative management and support human
resources tasks for local field office staff, as well as conduct
full-cycle recruitment for short-term consultant and long-term employee
positions for the project. The position will be full-time over the duration
of the project and will be based in Nairobi.
**Please note: This is a local position. Only candidates with
Kenyan citizenship will be considered.**
Responsibilities:
- On- and offboard
project employees, including arranging and conducting orientations for
new staff and exit interviews.
- Set up employee
benefits.
- Manage social,
health, and unemployment insurance as applicable.
- Manage employee
files, maintaining complete confidentiality.
- Ensure proper
compliance and protocols are being followed per local labor laws, SI
policies, and USAID/Kenya policies.
- Develop HR
programs, including employee engagement and professional development
initiatives
- Support project
start-up and initial work planning process.
- Work with the
Director of Finance and Administration, to establish procedures for
recruitment, knowledge management, procurement, sub-contracts, and
consultant contracts to ensure transparency and good business practices.
- Implement other
functions relevant to the position, including regular meetings with SI
Headquarters Management Team.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
- At least five
years of human resources experience, including experience with
recruitment, preferably with an international organization or company.
- Must be fully
comfortable and have prior experience using online applicant systems and
candidate databases as a recruitment tool.
- Demonstrated
ability to exercise good judgment and communicate effectively, orally
and in writing.
- Exceptional
organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to
organize, manage, prioritize, and follow through on multiple tasks in a
fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
- Proven capacity
to take initiative and willingness to learn new skills as needed.
- Strong work ethic
and the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in
Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
- Must have an
understanding of Somali culture and operating environment.
- Oral and
written English fluency are required; professional fluency in
Somali is desired.
- Experience
working with USAID-funded projects in a similar capacity preferred.
How
to Apply
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SI is an
EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Only
selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone
calls.
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