The World Agroforestry Centre is an independent research
institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role
trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods.
The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.
To learn more about us, visit our website:www.worldagroforesgtry.org
The Position:
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is recruiting for the positions ofHuman Resources Officer to be based at its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. The position will report to the Human Resources Specialist.
The role will be to provide HR administrative and operational support within the HRU and frontline customer service to all ICRAF staff and Hosted Institutions that require access to HRU services.
The successful applicant’s duties will include supporting the HR
Specialist in the provision of an employee-oriented quality service in the
recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce.
With specific tasks being:
- Workforce
planning
- Job
evaluation
- Support
sourcing and Selection Logistics
- Preparation
of Appointment letters/contracts
- On
boarding of new staff
- Administration
of probation evaluation process
- Administration
of employee Separation
Qualifications and experience
- First
degree in HRM, or business management/ business administration. A
diploma in HRM is of an added advantage.
- At
least 5 years’ experience in HR work and 3 of these being in recruitment.
- IT
competent in MS Office and email and internet utility
- Solid
experience with Human Resource Management Information System
- Ability
to demonstrate strong planning, tracking, administrative, written and oral
skills
- A
professional and flexible approach to work, with the ability to
prioritise.
- Experience
of delivering strong customer service with ability to identify client
needs for appropriate solutions
- Good
interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multi-cultural, environment
with sensitivity and respect to diversity and teams
Terms of offer
We offer a collegial, diverse and gender-sensitive working environment, and we strongly encourage applications from qualified women.
We offer a collegial, diverse and gender-sensitive working environment, and we strongly encourage applications from qualified women.
This position is remunerated on local terms.
The appointment will be for an initial period of three (3)
years, subject to a six (6) months’ probation period.
How to apply
Prepare:
How to apply
Prepare:
- A
cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position, and your
salary expectations.
- Detailed
and up-to-date curriculum vitae.
- The
names and addresses of three referees, including telephone numbers and
email addresses, and fax details, if available.
Address these to:
The Human Resources Unit,
The Human Resources Unit,
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF),
P.O Box 30677, 00100,
Nairobi, Kenya
OR send via email to: icrafhru@cgiar.org.
Indicate “Application for a Human Resources Officer” on the
application letter.
Applications will be considered until 04 July 2012.
Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above
requirements will be contacted.