CARE NGO Human Resources Jobs In Kenya.

CARE NGO Human Resources Jobs In Kenya.
CARE NGO Job Ref: SOM/EX0107
CARE and its partners work with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace and development, through its strategic goal to reduce poverty by empowering women, enhancing access to resources and services, and improving governance.
CARE Somalia/South Sudan is an International NGO working in Somalia and South Sudan.
CARE is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Senior Human Resources Officer based in Nairobi and with a requirement for 50% travel to field offices in Somalia.

The incumbent will be required to coordinate, implement and monitor the Human Resources Management functions of CARE Somalia/South Sudan in the Somalia and Nairobi offices.

Job Summary
The Senior Human resources Officer (SHRO) will be responsible for staff recruitment, orientation and separation for the Nairobi and Somalia offices.

S/he will be required to ensure that recruitment of personnel is timely and will be expected to initiate and lead the staff recruitment processes in accordance with the signed donor agreements, CARE SSS policies and procedures and the local Labor Laws requirements, liaise with external sources of recruitment to identify qualified candidates, formulate, update and ensure effective implementation of new staff orientation and training programs as well as collaborate with departmental heads in initiating, recommending and facilitating transfers, promotions and dismissals of concerned staffs.

The SHRO will take lead in performance management and staff development and will be required to collaborate with Assistant Country Directors and field HR Officers in developing, implementing and enhancing Country Office staff development/training programs, coordinate the performance management and appraisal , coordinate Talent Management initiatives and ensure implementation as well as coordinate CARE initiatives and the development opportunities.The incumbent of this position will be required to disseminate HR policies and is expected to ensure the consistent understanding and application of the policies within the CO to ensure compliance with statutory regulations and CARE policies and flag and address non compliance.

S/he will be required to continually revise the HR manuals and policy documents to ensure compliance with CARE’s strategy and the present challenges, ensure compliance of the department’s activities with the organization’s strategy as well as provide advisory services to management on HR related matters.

The Senior Human Resources Officer will also be required to take on need based special projects such as salary surveys and job evaluations as and when required. She/he will provide any required support to the program team in the application of the Somalia program Gender, Equity and Diversity strategy.

Key Competencies
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
* Planning and organizing abilities;
* Strong leadership and teamwork abilities;
* Good analytical skills;
* Stress tolerance, adaptable with ability to pro-actively solve problems;
* Ability to maintain customer focus while handling multiple priorities;
* Integrity, commitment to service and respect for diversity;

Required skills and qualifications
* Bachelors degree Human Resources Management or Administration, or Higher National Diploma in Human Resources Management and/or Business Administration;
* 2-4 years relevant experience in a similar position in an NGO setting;
* Wide knowledge of the NGO operations and the dynamics of development sector;
* Understanding of the statutory laws;
* Fluent in written and spoken English;
* Computer skills

This position is based in Nairobi, with 50% travel to the field offices in Somalia.

Closing date for this position will be 4th November 2010.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 16th November 2010.

Applications/CV with daytime telephone contacts and three referees clearly marked “Senior Human Resources Officer- REF:SOM/EX0107” should be sent to:

The Senior Human Resources Officer
CARE Somalia/South Sudan
P.O. Box 2039, 00202 Nairobi
Email: hr@csss.care.org

CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting gender, equity and diversity and women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply!