Save the Children UK is a leading international child rights organization, fighting to improve the lives of children in the UK and 50 countries around the world. Together with children, we are helping to build a better world for present and future generations by making a reality of children’s rights.
Save the Children UK in Kenya works in the North Eastern Province (Dadaab, Wajir and Mandera) with Programmes in Child Protection, Nutrition, Livelihoods and Health.
We are seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of HR& Administration Officer in our Wajir East Office. This is a one year fixed term contract.
Job Purpose
The purpose of the position is to coordinate and manage all human resources requirements for Save the Children (UK) – Wajir East Area office and implement national policies in accordance with Save the Children (UK) policies and practices.
Key accountabilities
* Supervise closely Wajir East staff leave status i.e annual leave, sick leave, compassionate leave, paternity/maternity, TOIL and R&R , ensuring regular updating of the leave database and status report sent out to line managers, track leave in coordination with the HR Manager in Nairobi and advice accordingly.
* Prepare local employment contracts for Wajir staff upon appointment and maintain an effective contract planning mechanism, ensuring staff are issued with extension letter where required and liaise with the HR Manager.
* Manage Wajir staff employment contracts records; liaise with the HR Manager to ensure timely renewal.
* Facilitate and Administer staff medical insurance, ensuring employee insurance eligibility list is current.
* Line management of field support staff.
* Update and maintain SCUK Wajir staff contact list and organizational chart and send to HR Manager in Nairobi on a regular basis.
* Assist in the development of induction plans and processes for Wajir East staff; ensure that staff are aware of policies and best practices relating to their employment. Follow up induction evaluation procedures for monitoring the effectiveness of the induction processes and feedback to line managers and HR Manager.
* Monitor staff movements between field offices together with the Field thematic managers and Admin Assistant incharge of travel arrangements and advise NBO accordingly
* Support the field office manager in providing HR advice and assistance with Local recruitment, selection and training, ensuring the correct processes are followed.
* Provide support to supervisors and staff on objective setting, performance review and drawing performance development plan therefore ensuring that it is happening in a timely and effective way.
Person Specification
Essential
* A Degree in Human Resources Management or Social Sciences from a recognized University and Diploma in Human Resources.
* At least two year’s relevant experience in HR/Admin within a busy organisation
* Knowledge of current Kenya employment legislation
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Good people management and reporting skills
* Proficiency in working with computers particularly spreadsheets and word processing
* Excellent report writing and investigative skills.
* Experience of working within a team and team building
* Ability to work within a multi-cultural setting
Desirable
* NGO experience
* Basic financial skills especially in budgeting
If you meet the above requirements, please send a cover letter and your detailed CV indicating your current salary with current contacts of three referees including immediate supervisor addressed to:
Head of Human Resources,
Save the Children UK, Kenya Programme
email: jobskenya@scuk.or.ke
not later than 13th July, 2010.
Quote the job title on the subject line.
Due to the urgency to fill this position, shortlisting will be done as CVs are received.
The successful candidate will be expected to report immediately.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Save the Children (UK) recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal employment opportunities and the protection of children from abuse.
