Human Resources Coordinator, Africa

ChildFund International works in 31 countries, assisting approximately 17.8 million children and their family members.

Our distinctive approach focuses on working with children, throughout their journey from birth to young adulthood, as well as with families, local organizations and communities globally to create the environments children need to thrive.

Today, we have a strategy that reflects boldness and ambition similar to that of our founders which is rooted in a renewed clarity of purpose and grounded in an extended view of children’s potential to not only survive and improve their own lives but to thrive as leaders of positive change for others.

Within ChildFund International, The People & Culture Unit is tasked with the huge responsibility of attracting, rewarding, retaining and developing a unique talent pool to meet the ever growing ChildFund International Business needs.

We have an opportunity for a Human Resources Coordinator (HRC) for the Africa Regional Office to be based in Nairobi (Kenya), or Addis Ababa (Ethiopia).

The ideal candidate for Human Resources Coordinator (HRC) will have a proven track record of supporting Human Resources Business Partnership Initiatives in a large and multi-faceted Regional office overseeing over 5 National Offices in Africa.

S/he must have demonstrated experience in coordination of regional office human resource activities in the areas of recruitment, remuneration and benefits administration, employee relations, training and development, performance management, employee data management, Expatriate staff relocation and repatriation coordination, and HR Policy implementation.

S/he must demonstrate cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability, including the ability to build collaborative relationships internally and externally.

All offers of employment are made contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable background and reference checks.

ChildFund International is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children.

To view the full job description and details of how to apply, please visit the employment page on our website: www.childfund.org/careers.

The application deadline date is August 31, 2013

Due to the urgency of filling this position, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and there is
a possibility of interviews being conducted before the application deadline.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

ChildFund International is proud to be an EEO/AA/M/F/D/V employer