Organization:
Adeso - African Development Solutions
Position
Title: Human Resource Manager - Somalia
Reporting
to: Country
Director - Somalia
Program
/ Duty station:
Badhan-North Somalia
Duration:
1
Year, Renewable
Starting
date:
Immediate
Salary
scale & range: International,
Grade F
Starting
salary:
Net Annual USD 30,000-34,728, R &R and guest house accommodation
Organizational
Context
Adeso, formerly known
as Horn Relief, is an expanding and vibrant African based international
development and humanitarian organization. At Adeso, we work with African
communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these
communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive.
Our belief that
economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy
community drives the nature and intent of our programming.
We work to prevent
and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by:
reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing
humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.
For the past 20 years
we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness,
training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit
of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future.
At present, Adeso has
programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan. Our current donor portfolio
includes the European Commission, USAID, SIDA, CIDA, UNICEF, and the Government
of Netherlands, among others.
Adeso is an exciting
and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound
employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.
Position
Purpose
Adeso is seeking a
qualified and committed individual to join its team as a Human Resource Manager
for all operations in Somalia. The position is based in Badhan, Sanaag Region
with frequent visits to Country’s field offices.
The Human Resource Manager
is expected to develop and lead Human Resources practices and objectives that
will provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes
empowerment, quality, productivity, goal attainment, and the recruitment and
ongoing development of a superior workforce.
The overall objective
of the position is to provide practical, consistent, and proactive support,
direction and advice to other managers on HR procedures, policies, best
practices, employment rewards, benefits, and legislation to facilitate in
achieving the objectives and targets of the organization.
The Human Resource
Manager will ensure strategic use of human resources and maintain functions
such as employee compensation, recruitment, personnel policies, and regulatory
compliance.
She/he will provide
day to day advice and support that would provide efficient Human Resources
function to staff and management in the Adeso programs.
Specific Roles and Responsibilities
The Human Resource
manager will undertake a number of duties and responsibilities, including:
1)
Supervision and Management of staff
- Provide
direction and supervision of HR/Administration staff, including
preparation of job descriptions, monitoring and providing feedback on
performance, and providing coaching for performance results.
- Plan, direct,
supervise, and coordinate work activities of HR/Administration staff.
2)
Policy and Employment Law Implementation, Interpretation and Enforcement
- Developing,
reviewing and revising HR policies in compliance with changing or new
legislation. Study legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective
bargaining contracts to assess industry trends.
- Briefing new
managers on the policies and procedures as well as legislative/labor law
changes.
- Serve as a link
between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and
administering contracts, and providing pragmatic and consistent guidance
and advice to managers on performance and other human resource issues.
- Coordinating
with other department heads and field officers to ensure consistency in
interpretation and application of HR policies.
3)
Strategic Employee Management
- Perform human
resource management work relating to recruitment, hiring, orientation,
compensation and benefits, performance management, capacity building, and
transitions (i.e., promotion, transfer or separation).
- Recruitment:
Develop TORs, advertise position, short list candidates, interview
candidates, conduct reference checks and advise successful/unsuccessful
candidates, and prepare contracts for new hires. Ensure that all vacancy
bulletins are circulated to field offices and that standard Adeso forms
are made available to the field.
- Orientation:
Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude
toward organizational objectives. Arrange and monitor induction for all
staff and ensure that meetings are arranged, objectives met and that
feedback is obtained. Ensure that the induction pack is maintained and
kept up to date.
- Capacity
Building: Work with managers and Human Resource point-persons in the field
to build their confidence and capacity to carry out their human resource
management duties.
- Personnel File
Management and Contracts Administration: Maintain records and compile
statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires,
transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates, Leaves etc.
- Compensation and
Benefits Management: Payroll administration, liaising with Coordination
team on salary levels for existing and prospective staff consistent with
organization market conditions and policies. Administer and keep
information on benefits and compensation packages up-to-date. Analyze and
modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive
programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements. Administer
compensation, benefits and performance management systems.
- Performance
Management and Staff Development: Oversee integrity of performance
management process, including utilization of relevant forms, and ensure
appraisals are conducted on a regular basis and completed in timely
manner. Analyze training needs to design employee development, and build
up a database of global training providers; provide information to the
field and arrange attendance at training courses. To produce an annual
Program Training Needs Analysis based on Performance Management reports
received. Monitor the training budget and if agreed to administer Staff
Training Development Fund (If any).
- Personnel
Transitions: ensure proper documentation to support promotions, transfers
and separations. Ensure completion of handover and conduct exit interviews
with outgoing staff to identify reasons for employee separations.
4)
Staff Welfare
- Liaise with
legal advisor on employee grievances, interpretation and compliance of
labor laws, disputed vendor contracts, etc. Represent organization at
personnel-related hearings and investigations.
- Analyze
statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel
problems and turnover and develop recommendations for improvement of organization's
personnel policies and practices.
- Conduct risk
assessments on staff health, safety and security issues.
5)
Organizational Development
- Serve as a
member of the Coordination Team to advise and implement decision of senior
management;
- Serve as member
of the Audit Committee implementing organizational responses to audit
management letters;
- Serve in acting
capacity in absence of the Director.
Skills
and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field.
- Master’s degree
in Human Resource Management or Business Administration and Post graduate
technical training is an added advantage.
- 3-5yrs
HR/Administration experience with an NGO.
- Substantial
knowledge of Kenyan and Somalia employment law; and immigration procedures
in relation to obtaining work permits.
- Ability to
influence and persuade senior management level.
- Ability to
travel frequently in Somalia and work from different Adeso offices as
needed.
- Pragmatic
problem-solving skills.
- Articulate communicator
and ability to interpret and explain written and statistical data to a
wide range of audiences.
- High standard of
attention to detail.
- Solid commitment
to employee service.
- Ability to
convey difficult and challenging information to managers.
- Ability to
manage time and prioritize work.
- Computer skills
– word, outlook, Excel and email etc.
- Ability to
occasionally travel to Somalia-Field Program
- A strong
commitment to diversity issues, equal opportunities and capacity building.
Application
Process
This is a challenging
opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional.
If you would like to
join this dynamic team, please submit your application to jobs@adesoafrica.org,
quoting the position and reference no. in the email subject matter, by 14th
June 2013.
Each application
should be addressed to the Human Resource Manager and include the following:
- An updated CV
(maximum 3 pages);
- An application
letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact
information for three work-related referees.
Applications not
including all of the above information will not be reviewed.
Only short-listed
candidates will be contacted.
Adeso is an equal
opportunity employer.
