Africa Alliance,
Nairobi, Kenya
Ipas is a global
non-governmental organization formed in 1973, dedicated to ending preventable
deaths and disabilities from unsafe abortion.
The Ipas Africa
Alliance is based in Nairobi and focuses on regional policy change and
improving reproductive health programs in multiple Africa countries.
1. Human
Resources Associate
Position Description:
The Human
Resources Associate reports to the Senior Finance Manager and is responsible
for HR functions in Alliance office.
S/he coordinates
and collaborates with International Sr. HR Associate in performing HR functions
as per guidelines provided by Headquarter office
Key Roles:
The HR Associate
interprets organizational HR policies and updates staff on them.
He/She monitors
implementation of the policies and ensures compliance with the Kenya labour
laws, takes lead in recruitment, new hire orientation and performance
management activities.
He/she will
assists in designing team building activities, support conflict resolution and
ensures that staff welfare including staff development issues are addressed.
Required Abilities:
The position
requires a strong understanding of labor laws and policies and experience in
managing employee needs and concerns including conflict resolution, staff
motivation, and management of staff development initiatives.
Educational Background and Job Experience
- A Bachelors degree in human resource management or a related field, registration with IHRM (K) and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
2. Operations and
Logistics Associate
Position Description: The Operations and Logistics Associate
reports to the Senior Finance Manager, Ipas Africa Alliance. He/She provides
leadership in the procurement, general office and assets maintenance and
security..
Key Roles:
The Operations
and Logistics Associate ensures that staff have access to furniture,
communication equipment, stationery, and amenities that make them comfortable
at work.
He/she keeps in
touch with all staff on their needs for improving the physical work environment
and provides the necessary support.
H/She leads in
managing the procurement function for the organization.
Required Abilities:
- The position requires experience in managing the logistics function.
- It also requires ability to communicate effectively and work with each team member harmoniously.
- Educational Background and Job Experience
- A degree in a relevant field & Three years’ experience in a similar position.
- Experience in leading in managing procurement activities.
Applicants
should submit a cover letter and CV to: IpasAlliance@ipas.org.
We do not accept
phone calls but we encourage you to visit our website: www.ipas.org
before applying or send your queries to IpasAlliance@ipas.org.
Deadline for
applications is 23rd, September 2013.
Due to
anticipated volume of applications, only qualified applicants will be
contacted.
