Human Resources Officer Needed at mothers2mothers in Nairobi Kenya June 2014
mothers2mothers (m2m) is an international non-governmental organisation headquartered in Cape Town, SA, dedicated to providing education and support to pregnant women and mothers living with HIV, and preventing mother-to-child transmission.
m2m empowers HIV-positive pregnant women and new mothers to become role models in their communities by promoting AIDS awareness, testing and services.
m2m currently operates in 6 countries in Africa and receives funding from a diverse set of funders.
mothers2mothers Kenya invites applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position:
HR Officer – Kenya
Purpose: To assist and support the provision of full HR services necessary for the successful accomplishment of m2m’s strategic and operational goals.
The position reports to the Country Representative and is based in Nairobi.
Key Outcomes:
- Provide HR assistance and support to all staff
- Responsible for competency based recruitment and selection
- Coordinate orientation workshop for new employees
- Coaching of leaders/managers on their people related performance and other issues
- Coordinate the Implementation and tracking of performance management process
- Analyse training needs in conjunction with departmental managers
- Advise on disciplinary and grievance procedures, and maintain professional employee relations
- Support the implementation of employee benefits, terms and conditions of employment
- Interpreting and advising on employment law
- Conduct research into HR best practices and other related areas where required
- Work closely with HR team to deliver on HR strategy
- Update staff medical insurance
- Update personnel changes to HR HQ before the cut-off date
- Review payroll changes monthly
- Manage the HR filing system
- Coordinate employee wellness implementation, particularly for site staff
Knowledge, Experience and Competencies Required:
- Relevant Bachelor’s degree in HR, Behavioural Sciences, or a related field
- At least 3-4 years’ experience at a similar level covering the entire spectrum of HR work
- At least 2 years’ experience working in a NGO
- Sound knowledge of MS Office and HR System
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili essential
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to handle confidential matters in a professional and ethical manner
- Well-developed presentation, facilitation and decision making skills
- Well-developed HR administrative skills (fair understanding of payroll and other employee benefits, leave administration, etc.)
- A strong understanding of Kenya labour law and HR best practices
mothers2mothers is an equal opportunity employer.
We particularly encourage applications from people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA), people with disabilities, women and previously disadvantaged people.
Competitive salary packages will be negotiable in accordance with m2m’s remuneration policies.
To Apply:
Interested applicants should submit their Curriculum Vitae and covering letter (including salary expectations) to the Human Resource Department via email at kmmprecruitment@m2m.org by July 13, 2014.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
If you do not hear from us by August 31, 2014, please consider your application unsuccessful
For further information please visit www.m2m.org