Background:
VSF Germany is an international Non Governmental Organization, providing humanitarian aid and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of importance. In the region, VSF Germany implements activities in southern Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and Ethiopia.
With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, food safety but also with developing the capacity of communities and governmental institutions or initiating peace and conflict resolution we work towards food security and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities.
VSF Germany seeks to recruit a qualified and well experiencedHuman Resource Officer to support the Administration and Human Resource functions in North Horr – Marsabit, Northern Kenya. This position is Field based.
Key responsibilities: VSF Germany is an international Non Governmental Organization, providing humanitarian aid and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of importance. In the region, VSF Germany implements activities in southern Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and Ethiopia.
With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, food safety but also with developing the capacity of communities and governmental institutions or initiating peace and conflict resolution we work towards food security and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities.
VSF Germany seeks to recruit a qualified and well experiencedHuman Resource Officer to support the Administration and Human Resource functions in North Horr – Marsabit, Northern Kenya. This position is Field based.
- Provide
support to supervisors and staff to develop the skills and capabilities of
staff.
- Provide
advice and assistance when conducting staff performance evaluations
- Organize
staff training sessions, workshops and activities
- Assist
local staff on interpretation of policies and procedures
- Provide
basic counseling to staff that have performance related obstacles
- Provide
advice and assistance in developing human resource plans
- Provide
advice and recommendations on disciplinary actions
- Monitor
staff performance and attendance activities.
- Coordinate
staff recruitment and selection process in order to ensure a timely
organized and comprehensive procedure is used to hire staff at the field
level
- Knowledge
and understanding of payroll administration in Kenya
- Provide
information and assistance to staff on human resource and work related
issues.
- Prepare
and issue Contracts, Offer Letters etc Update physical and electronic HR
Records Note taking in disciplinary meetings
- Develop
and post job adverts Facilitate staff induction Keep ground staff records
Qualifications, Experience, Attributes &
Skills required
- First
Degree in social sciences – HR option Higher National Diploma or
equivalent
- A
minimum of 3 years progressive experience as a Human Resource practitioner
- Capacity
building skills, and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Demonstrable
oral and written communication skills, ability to plan, organize and
prioritize
- Experience
in a humanitarian or other International NGO
- Understanding
of International Donor Regulations desirable and Kenyan labor laws
- Previous
field level experience highly desirable, especially in emergency
interventions
- Good
communication both oral & written.
- A
team player with good organizational skills.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an
application letter and CV to: postal address or via email address given above.
Indicate on the subject the Job Title.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Closing date for receiving applications is 31st August 2011, on or before 16.00hrs.
VSF Germany,
Piedmont Plaza, Off Ngong’ Road, 2nd Floor,
P.O Box 25653, 00603 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: admin_hr@vsfg.org Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Closing date for receiving applications is 31st August 2011, on or before 16.00hrs.
VSF Germany,
Piedmont Plaza, Off Ngong’ Road, 2nd Floor,
P.O Box 25653, 00603 Nairobi, Kenya
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