Wednesday, September 21, 2011

OXFAM KENYA HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER, OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATOR JOBS IN KENYA



Oxfam’s Kenya Programme is a complex programme that incorporates both rapid and slow onset emergencies as
well as longer term development and policy work.
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Oxfam Kenya applies a one programme approach which means it has multiple activities that support a holistic
approach to humanitarian, development and advocacy for long lasting change in poverty reduction.
Oxfam in Kenya works in the north, principally in Turkana, Dadaab and Wajir, the Nairobi informal settlements and
on national level advocacy and coordination issues in multi stakeholder fora.
Oxfam has launched its largest ever appeal in Africa in response to the massive food crisis facing more than 12
million people across Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya. In Kenya, Oxfam aims to help 1.3 million people with clean
water, cash initiatives and veterinary support people’s livestock.
To this end, we are seeking to fill the following positions:


HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER
(2 Roles)
Location: Turkana/ Dadaab
Contract: Fixed Term 6 months; National Level C2

Brought in to support the scale up for the emergency response program, the HR Manager will be expected to
maintain an overview of Human Resources in the designated site. The post holder reports to the Programme Manager
in the location, they will also have a technical line to the HR Manager in Nairobi.
The successful candidate will be expected to provide professional advice to senior managers on areas of human
resource management and planning. They will influence the development of strategy, supports operational
implementation, develop solutions to diverse and complex problems within organisational policy and interpret and
apply operational and specialist information in a variety of formats from a various sources.
The post holder will have the flexibility to anticipate and resolve challenges within corporate or divisional
parameters, they will make decisions to further the objectives of Oxfam and the division with reference to the
external HR environment and contribute to and influence operational planning.
They will influence managers, staff and volunteers in Oxfam and develop effective networks with external bodies
and Implement best practice, in terms of our legal responsibility as well as employment law, tax laws, etc.
To be successful in this role you will have a degree in the relevant field and generalist HR experience, especially
leading on recruitments. Be able to advise and inspire confidence using professional/specialist knowledge, overcomes
and resolves challenges consistent with Oxfam’s values and ways of working.
You will have budgeting and numerical skills, attention to detail and skills in computer applications (MS
office/HRMIS).
Experience in humanitarian programming and response is required. Good interpersonal skills and demonstrable
ability to work as a member of a diverse team as well as gender and cultural sensitivity, commitment and
understanding of the values of Oxfam and the principles of equal opportunity.
To Apply
If you believe you fit the profile, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post and
including daytime telephone contact and two referees, preferably your current line managers to
kenyajobs@oxfam.org.uk by 23rd of September 2011.
Indicate in the subject line the position that you are applying for.
Please note that due to the current emergency response we will be reviewing and interviewing applications as they
are submitted. If successful candidate is found we may appoint prior to the 23rd of September.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization


HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER 
(2 Positions)
Location: Nairobi/ Wajir
Contract: Fixed Term 12 months; National Level D1
The HR Officer will assist with the development of solutions to diverse and complex problems as well as develop
solutions to more routine problems, they will have the flexibility to anticipate and resolve challenges within the
operational context.
The incumbent will be responsible for conducting recruitment and induction within Oxfam frameworks, including
placing adverts, dealing with responses and correspondence, facilitating the work of the panel in the short listing and
interviewing process; administering the tests; where necessary taking part in the interviews and maintaining the
recruitment database.

They will also be responsible for ensuring all staff documentation is maintained, this includes issuing contracts,
renewing contracts and keeping management informed of dates of contracts.
They will monitor dates relating to Probationary Periods, Performance Review, and End of Contracts; and balances of
Annual leave and sickness absence. Further to this the incumbent will maintain all records for all Oxfam GB Kenya
programme staff leave, Performance Management, medical and other benefits.
To be successful in this role the successful candidate will be expected to hold a degree in the relevant field, they will
have generalist HR experience, especially leading on recruitment. They will have good networking and interpersonal
skills, gender and cultural sensitivity, commitment and understanding of the values of Oxfam and the principles of
equal opportunity.
To Apply
If you believe you fit the profile, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post and
including daytime telephone contact and two referees, preferably your current line managers to
kenyajobs@oxfam.org.uk by 23rd of September 2011.
Indicate in the subject line the position that you are applying for.
Please note that due to the current emergency response we will be reviewing and interviewing applications as they
are submitted. If successful candidate is found we may appoint prior to the 23rd of September.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization

HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER
Location: Nairobi
Contract: Fixed term 12 months; National Level D2
The HR Officer will report to the HR Manager and will be responsible for areas of recruitment and induction including
placing adverts, dealing with responses and correspondence, facilitating the work of the panel in the shortlisting and
interviewing process; administering the tests; where necessary taking part in the interviews; maintaining the
recruitment database and liaising with Skills for Kenya.
He/she will also be responsible for ensuring all staff documentation is maintained, this includes issuing contracts,
renewing contracts and keeping management informed of dates of contracts. The post holder will monitor dates
relating to probationary periods, performance review, end of contracts and balances of annual leave and sickness
absence.
Further to this the incumbent will maintain all records for all Oxfam GB Kenya programme staff leave, Performance
Management, medical and other benefits. To be successful in this role the successful candidate will be expected to
hold a degree in the relevant field, they will have generalist HR experience, especially leading on recruitment.
They will have good networking and interpersonal skills and gender and cultural sensitivity and commitment and
understanding of the values of Oxfam and the principles of equal opportunity.
To Apply
If you believe you fit the profile, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post and
including daytime telephone contact and two referees, preferably your current line managers to
kenyajobs@oxfam.org.uk by 23rd of September 2011.
Indicate in the subject line the position that you are applying for.
Please note that due to the current emergency response we will be reviewing and interviewing applications as they
are submitted. If successful candidate is found we may appoint prior to the 23rd of September.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization

HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATOR
(2 Positions)
Location: Nairobi
Contract: Fixed term 12months, National Level E1

The HR Administrator will be expected to support the recruitment processes including, ensuring prompt long listing and
short-listing and ensuring applications are reviewed and assessed, they will prepare interview packs, and contact
candidates.
The incumbent will ensure that all HR documentations are kept in personal files (paper and electronic) and that it is
maintained and archived in a consistent manner in line with minimum standards and data protection regulations.
They will support processes for new staff joining Oxfam including ensuring all references and medicals are completed
correctly, as well as finalising all paperwork for staff files. They will also support with the administration of medical
and pension issues for staff.
The successful candidate will have a diploma in HR or Business Administration with in-depth experience in HR/Office
administration. They will have good knowledge of management of HR systems and office management. Good
organization skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure will be important.
We will also expect strong computer skills, including ability to work with windows competently and accurately, as well
as good communication skills, both oral and written.
The HR Administrator will be expected to support the recruitment processes including, ensuring prompt long listing and
short listing of applications.
To Apply
If you believe you fit the profile, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post and
including daytime telephone contact and two referees, preferably your current line managers to
kenyajobs@oxfam.org.uk by 23rd of September 2011.
Indicate in the subject line the position that you are applying for.
Please note that due to the current emergency response we will be reviewing and interviewing applications as they
are submitted. If successful candidate is found we may appoint prior to the 23rd of September.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization

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