Action Against Hunger (ACF)-USA is part of the ACF-International Network which works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.
ACF-USA is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the following position;
HR Coordinator-Nairobi
•As part of the Mission Coordination Team, the HR Coordinator will be responsible for developing and implementing the country HR policies and procedures while remaining compliant with the Kenya Labour laws; applying best HR practices and monitoring program activity to anticipate future HR needs.
•The position works closely on a day-to-day basis with the US Head quarters to ensure ACF policies and procedures are applied correctly.
•The HR Coordinator should be an HR generalist who has a thorough understanding of all aspects of field-based humanitarian HR processes and systems, including but not limited to: supporting recruitment of both national and international staff, workforce planning, policy development & compliance, staff training & development, and HR administration (especially in the following areas: personnel records, travel, payroll, legal and visas).
•The HR Coordinator will be based in Nairobi office, with frequent travel to all project locations – primarily to audit each project’s compliance with HR policies and procedures as well as build the capacity of each project’s administrative team (their Human Resource counterparts in the field).
Qualifications: Education/experience/required Education:
•A Bachelors’ degree, preferably in HR, psychology or a related field Experience:
•Humanitarian field experience, preferably as a member of a country management team
•3-5 years experience as an HR professional, with a sound knowledge of recruitment, payroll & benefits management, training & development, and team management.
•Experience communicating in different cultural work environments & with a wide diversity of cultures
Required skills:
•Ability to work cooperatively with subordinates, colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.
•Strong coaching & training skills
•Diplomatic, able to mediate conflict in stressful conditions
•Knowledge of MS Office (high proficiency in Excel); comfortable working with computers with minimal IT support.
•Ability to work in a stressful environment, taking initiative & prioritizing multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
•Comfortable applying HR policies consistently & tactfully
•Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented.
•Excellent written & verbal communication skills are a must.
•Ability to maintain confidentiality while managing HR cases
•Genuine interest in & commitment to the humanitarian principles of Action Against Hunger.
•Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work both independently & as a member of a team.
•Fluent written & spoken English. Ability to explain complex concepts in straightforward language.
This position is contractual on a one-year renewable basis. The position is open to both internal and external candidates
Closing Date: 4th April 2012
Interested candidates should forward their applications including a cover letter, curriculum vitae and telephone contacts or email addresses of 3 referees preferably former supervisors to:
Email: recruit.ke@acf-international.org
Indicate the position you are applying for on the subject line of the e-mail.
Do not send your academic certificates via e-mail.
Academic certificates will be requested during the interview process.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
ACF-USA is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the following position;
HR Coordinator-Nairobi
•As part of the Mission Coordination Team, the HR Coordinator will be responsible for developing and implementing the country HR policies and procedures while remaining compliant with the Kenya Labour laws; applying best HR practices and monitoring program activity to anticipate future HR needs.
•The position works closely on a day-to-day basis with the US Head quarters to ensure ACF policies and procedures are applied correctly.
•The HR Coordinator should be an HR generalist who has a thorough understanding of all aspects of field-based humanitarian HR processes and systems, including but not limited to: supporting recruitment of both national and international staff, workforce planning, policy development & compliance, staff training & development, and HR administration (especially in the following areas: personnel records, travel, payroll, legal and visas).
•The HR Coordinator will be based in Nairobi office, with frequent travel to all project locations – primarily to audit each project’s compliance with HR policies and procedures as well as build the capacity of each project’s administrative team (their Human Resource counterparts in the field).
Qualifications: Education/experience/required Education:
•A Bachelors’ degree, preferably in HR, psychology or a related field Experience:
•Humanitarian field experience, preferably as a member of a country management team
•3-5 years experience as an HR professional, with a sound knowledge of recruitment, payroll & benefits management, training & development, and team management.
•Experience communicating in different cultural work environments & with a wide diversity of cultures
Required skills:
•Ability to work cooperatively with subordinates, colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.
•Strong coaching & training skills
•Diplomatic, able to mediate conflict in stressful conditions
•Knowledge of MS Office (high proficiency in Excel); comfortable working with computers with minimal IT support.
•Ability to work in a stressful environment, taking initiative & prioritizing multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
•Comfortable applying HR policies consistently & tactfully
•Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented.
•Excellent written & verbal communication skills are a must.
•Ability to maintain confidentiality while managing HR cases
•Genuine interest in & commitment to the humanitarian principles of Action Against Hunger.
•Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work both independently & as a member of a team.
•Fluent written & spoken English. Ability to explain complex concepts in straightforward language.
This position is contractual on a one-year renewable basis. The position is open to both internal and external candidates
Closing Date: 4th April 2012
Interested candidates should forward their applications including a cover letter, curriculum vitae and telephone contacts or email addresses of 3 referees preferably former supervisors to:
Email: recruit.ke@acf-international.org
Indicate the position you are applying for on the subject line of the e-mail.
Do not send your academic certificates via e-mail.
Academic certificates will be requested during the interview process.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.