AMREF in Kenya is looking for a well organised,
highly motivated and results oriented individual to join a dynamic team and
help bring better health for Africa.

Human Resources Officer

Purpose

Stationed in Nairobi and reporting to the Human Resources Manager, s/he will
provide support to all aspects of the human resources function by ensuring the
availability of a competent and well-motivated staff throughout the Country
Programme in line with our policies and procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities





Assist
in the administration and implementation of HR strategies focusing on
achievement of the required results.
Assist
in the interpretation and implementation of AMREF HR policies and procedures.
Assist
in the design and implementation of organisational change processes needed
to achieve organisational goals
Assist
in manpower planning and staffing within the country programme with a
focus on diversity.
Co-ordinate
staff performance including induction, probation and the annual
performance evaluation.
Support
training and development activities including planning and delivering
within the Country Programme.
Administration
of payroll and benefits
Provide
information on payroll action as per set guidelines
Fostering
a workplace environment consistent with the organisation’s values, mission
and vision.
Assist
in ensuring AMREF’s compliance with all national legal and statutory
requirements for the management of its HR resources.


Qualifications,
Experience and Skills

The ideal candidate should have a first degree in social sciences or related
discipline and post graduate qualification in HR.

Four (4) years experience in human resource management in a busy environment.

S/he should have a detailed understanding, knowledge and experience in the HR
functional areas and in the application of statutory and labour laws and of
best practices in HR. Working knowledge of HRMIS is an added advantage.

In addition, the candidate should have excellent interpersonal, communication,
influencing, facilitation and negotiation skills. Ability to maintain
confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with people.

This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated
professional.

If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring better health for
Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/HR/028/2011) in the
email subject matter, send your up-dated CV and an application letter which
should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three
work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF in Kenya by email
to recruitment@amref.org.

The closing date for submitting applications is September 27, 2011.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment
policy.


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