Mercy Corps
exists to help people build secure, productive and just communities.
Driven by local
needs, our programs provide communities in the world’s toughest places with the
tools and support they need to turn the crises they confront into the
opportunities they deserve.
Human Resources Officer
Nairobi
Program / Department Summary:
The mandate of
Human resources HR and the Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness (LOE)
Team is to identify exceptional talent to advance Mercy Corps’ mission.
As part of the
Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness (LOE) Team, the HR officer is committed
to partnering internally to enable responsive and efficient find the best and
brightest.
The aim of the
HR and LOE team is to attract, develop,
retain and support Mercy Corps’s Kenya’s talent.
They provide
reliable and compliant support to program staff and activities in order to
achieve efficient service to program beneficiaries
General Position Summary:
Provide
oversight to the management of human resources for Mercy Corps Nairobi office.
Assist in the
achievement of MC program objectives with the facilitation of recruitment,
staff induction/orientation, performance evaluation and staff development
issues.
Strong technical
support will be provided by the Human Resources Manager.
Essential Job Functions:
Human Resources
- Administer all HR functions for Nairobi and field offices;
- Remain informed, on an ongoing basis, about current and changing HR-related laws, policies and “best practices” to ensure that current and future personnel policies, employment practices, and compensation packages are within the limits of established standards, procedures, guidelines and policies of Mercy Corps, as well as national laws;
- Implement and reinforce the Kenya National Staff Policy Handbook. Recommend new or needed changes to existing personnel policies and practices to senior management;
- Ensure effective human resource programs including recruitment, orientation, performance evaluation, career development, training, diversity training, risk management and safety programs;
- Responsible for tracking annual/sick leave days as per Mercy Corps Kenya policy. Ensuring all leave days are accurately reflected on the leave tracking sheet;
- Ensure supervisors get monthly update on staff leave balance before they approve any leave. Upon request inform staff on leave balances;
- Maintain appropriate records and ensure confidentiality regarding personnel activities and personnel data including but not limited to employment documentation, evaluations, exit interviews and other relevant information;
- Monitor employee concerns, complaints, and counseling needs and coordinate internal investigations and hearings with appropriate personnel and management;
- Participate in orientation of new personnel with respect to HR policies and procedures, including remuneration, benefits, and the organizational “work ethic”;
- Coordinate paperwork for consultants and temporary employees;
- Maintain and report employee statistical data, as requested;
- Distribute and collect completed employee timesheets as per organizational policy;
- Administer all health insurance issues including employee inquiries and communication with the insurance provider;
- Supervisory Responsibility: None
Accountability
Accountable for
following the Kenya Labor Law, the policies and procedures as outlined in the
Mercy Corps Field Administration Manual and in the Mercy Corps Kenya National
Staff Policy Handbook.
Reports Directly To: Human Resources Manager
Works Directly
With: Operations, Program and Finance teams
Knowledge and Experience:
- Degree in Business Administration, Psychology or other rrelevant University degree; Minimum 3 years of experience in human resources or general administration, preferably in the NGO sector.
- Advanced computer skills, including most MS Office applications.
- English proficiency - written and spoken is essential;
Success Factors:
- Excellent problem solving skills and ability to multitask.
- Conscientious with an excellent sense of judgment
- Awareness of and sensitivity to multi-cultural international development work.
- Proven ability to follow procedures and meet deadlines.
- Commitment to transparency, accountability and compliance with donor, organizational and national policies and regulations
Team player
Mercy Corps Team
members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when
deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting.
Team members are
expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws,
customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all
in-country venues.
Interested
candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should
submit on or before September 10, 2013 at 4.00 p.m. a cover letter, detailed
Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing three professional references (including a recent
supervisor) to hrkenya@ke.mercycorps.org
Applicants must
clearly indicate on the email subject the position and location they are
applying for, e.g “Human Resources Officer-Nairobi”
Applications
without the right subject heading will be automatically disqualified.
Please do not
attach any certificates.
(ONLY Qualified
short-listed candidates will be contacted)
