HUMAN RESOURCE SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), the
International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) is a non-profit organization that conducts socially
and environmentally progressive research aimed at reducing hunger and poverty and preserving
natural resources in developing countries.
The Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility research area of CIAT (CIAT-TSBF) operates as an integral part
of the CIAT research areas and is housed at the ICRAF Campus, Nairobi, Kenya.
The goal of CIAT-TSBF is to contribute to human welfare and environmental conservation in the
tropics by developing adoptable and suitable soil management practices that integrate the
biological, chemical and socioeconomic processes that regulate soil fertility and optimize the use of
organic and inorganic resources.
Position Summary
The International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) is recruiting for the position of Human
Resource Support Specialist to be based at its office in Nairobi, Kenya.
The HR Support Specialist is responsible for performing a variety of human resource Support duties.
The position provides administrative and operational support within the Human Resources
department and frontline customer service to all CIAT staff who require access to services within the
HR Department.
The position works very closely with the payroll accountant in managing contracts within the payroll
system.
Main Responsibilities:
• Support the recruitment and selection process, preparation of contract letters and conducting
induction for new staff.
• Support in managing the staff transfers, exit and separation process and updating
staff/dependant records accordingly.
• Support HR functions e.g. leave management, performance management.
• Prepare immigration documentation e.g. standard letters for entry permits, special pass,
travel visas.
• Support the management of the staff medical, insurance and pension schemes by keeping
staff updated on changes and providing updated records (withdrawals, inclusions, transfers
etc) to the Service providers.
• Maintain filing and database for personnel records.
Requirements
• Degree or Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management
• At least three (3) years of relevant work experience in a closely related field gained in an
international organization
• Good understanding of country labor laws
• High level of computer skills, ability to handle HR Management Systems and to learn new
applications quickly
• Strong ability to prioritize and organize workload; take initiative and work tinder pressure
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, but also participate as a team
member in accomplishment of duties
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, high level of’ integrity and respect
for confidentiality
• High time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills with a strong administrative
service orientation
CIAT is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working
environment.
The position is on local terms and will be for an initial period of one (1) year, renewable subject to
three (3) months probation period, assessment of performance and availability of resources.
Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above position against
the listed qualifications, competencies, skills together with a detailed curriculum vitae, including
names and addresses of three referees.
All correspondence should be addressed to the
Human Resources Unit,
CIAT-TSBF,
P.O. Box 823-00621,
Nairobi, Kenya
OR via email: tsbfinfo@cgiar.org.
Email applications and CV’s should be saved as one file using the applicants last name and first name
and should indicate
“Application for Human Resource Support Specialist” on the subject line
Applications will be considered until 21st October 2011.
Only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
We invite you to learn more about us at: www.ciat.cgiar.org/ourprograms/tropicalsoil
Supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), the
International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) is a non-profit organization that conducts socially
and environmentally progressive research aimed at reducing hunger and poverty and preserving
natural resources in developing countries.
The Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility research area of CIAT (CIAT-TSBF) operates as an integral part
of the CIAT research areas and is housed at the ICRAF Campus, Nairobi, Kenya.
The goal of CIAT-TSBF is to contribute to human welfare and environmental conservation in the
tropics by developing adoptable and suitable soil management practices that integrate the
biological, chemical and socioeconomic processes that regulate soil fertility and optimize the use of
organic and inorganic resources.
Position Summary
The International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) is recruiting for the position of Human
Resource Support Specialist to be based at its office in Nairobi, Kenya.
The HR Support Specialist is responsible for performing a variety of human resource Support duties.
The position provides administrative and operational support within the Human Resources
department and frontline customer service to all CIAT staff who require access to services within the
HR Department.
The position works very closely with the payroll accountant in managing contracts within the payroll
system.
Main Responsibilities:
• Support the recruitment and selection process, preparation of contract letters and conducting
induction for new staff.
• Support in managing the staff transfers, exit and separation process and updating
staff/dependant records accordingly.
• Support HR functions e.g. leave management, performance management.
• Prepare immigration documentation e.g. standard letters for entry permits, special pass,
travel visas.
• Support the management of the staff medical, insurance and pension schemes by keeping
staff updated on changes and providing updated records (withdrawals, inclusions, transfers
etc) to the Service providers.
• Maintain filing and database for personnel records.
Requirements
• Degree or Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management
• At least three (3) years of relevant work experience in a closely related field gained in an
international organization
• Good understanding of country labor laws
• High level of computer skills, ability to handle HR Management Systems and to learn new
applications quickly
• Strong ability to prioritize and organize workload; take initiative and work tinder pressure
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, but also participate as a team
member in accomplishment of duties
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, high level of’ integrity and respect
for confidentiality
• High time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills with a strong administrative
service orientation
CIAT is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working
environment.
The position is on local terms and will be for an initial period of one (1) year, renewable subject to
three (3) months probation period, assessment of performance and availability of resources.
Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above position against
the listed qualifications, competencies, skills together with a detailed curriculum vitae, including
names and addresses of three referees.
All correspondence should be addressed to the
Human Resources Unit,
CIAT-TSBF,
P.O. Box 823-00621,
Nairobi, Kenya
OR via email: tsbfinfo@cgiar.org.
Email applications and CV’s should be saved as one file using the applicants last name and first name
and should indicate
“Application for Human Resource Support Specialist” on the subject line
Applications will be considered until 21st October 2011.
Only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
We invite you to learn more about us at: www.ciat.cgiar.org/ourprograms/tropicalsoil