Human Resources Officer,
Somalia
National Level D2
Base: Nairobi
Contract Type: Open Ended
Who we are
The southern Somalia
response began in 2005-2006 with the delivery of a humanitarian programme
integrating water, sanitation, public health promotion, food security and
livelihoods interventions in Lower Shabelle, Benadir/Mogadishu, Lower Juba,
Middle Juba and Gedo regions.
Since July 2011, we scaled
up our activities with our programme operations increasing by 71% due to the
drought response.
This has seen a sharp
increase in number of people within the programme, creating the need for
additional technical expertise to support in management of the growing human
resources and ensure effectiveness of the programme’s HR systems.
The role
The person will be responsible for interpretation of HR policies, practices and ensure adherence to employment laws.
He/she will be responsible
for coordinating the whole recruitment and selection process and oversee the
induction of new staff.
The person will facilitate
performance management of staff and monitor the Training Cycle by designing
Learning & Development calendars.
He/she will maintain the HRMIS
data integrity for accurate and timely management reports as well as oversee
the management of personnel records in accordance with OGB standards.
The post holder will oversee staff welfare management and advise the management on staff health and safety issues.
He/she will also maintain
the programme’s payroll and support in staff reward management processes.
Responsibility will also involve advising management in the field on HR systems and travel to provide technical support to partners and Oxfam office in Somaliland.
What we are looking for
To be successful in this
role you will have a postgraduate qualification in human resources management
or equivalent.
You will bring extensive
experience in HR leadership and direction in a range of locations and in
multicultural environments.
Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills as well as computer literacy, rigorous and careful
attention to routine system and procedures is required.
Ability to form good
relationships with teams in difficult circumstances to ensure that HR
perspectives are taken into account at all levels and the ability to produce
creative and pragmatic solutions to complex HR problems, whilst interpreting
and following corporate policy are essential.
To apply
If you believe you fit the
job and person profiles please send your application to
somaliajobs@oxfam.org.uk
The closing date for applications is 16th August, 2012.
