Human Resource Officer (VSF Germany) Job in North Horr – Marsabit, Northern Kenya

Background:

VSF Germany is an international Non Governmental Organization, providing humanitarian aid and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of importance. In the region, VSF Germany implements activities in southern Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and Ethiopia.

With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, food safety but also with developing the capacity of communities and governmental institutions or initiating peace and conflict resolution we work towards food security and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities.

VSF Germany seeks to recruit a qualified and well experiencedHuman Resource Officer to support the Administration and Human Resource functions in North Horr – Marsabit, Northern Kenya. This position is Field based.

Key responsibilities: 

• Provide support to supervisors and staff to develop the skills and capabilities of staff. 
• Provide advice and assistance when conducting staff performance evaluations 
• Organize staff training sessions, workshops and activities 
• Assist local staff on interpretation of policies and procedures
• Provide basic counseling to staff that have performance related obstacles 
• Provide advice and assistance in developing human resource plans 
• Provide advice and recommendations on disciplinary actions 
• Monitor staff performance and attendance activities. 
• Coordinate staff recruitment and selection process in order to ensure a timely organized and comprehensive procedure is used to hire staff at the field level 
• Knowledge and understanding of payroll administration in Kenya 
• Provide information and assistance to staff on human resource and work related issues. 
• Prepare and issue Contracts, Offer Letters etc Update physical and electronic HR Records Note taking in disciplinary meetings 
• Develop and post job adverts Facilitate staff induction Keep ground staff records

Qualifications, Experience, Attributes & Skills required 

• First Degree in social sciences – HR option Higher National Diploma or equivalent 
• A minimum of 3 years progressive experience as a Human Resource practitioner 
• Capacity building skills, and ability to maintain confidentiality 
• Demonstrable oral and written communication skills, ability to plan, organize and prioritize 
• Experience in a humanitarian or other International NGO 
• Understanding of International Donor Regulations desirable and Kenyan labor laws 
• Previous field level experience highly desirable, especially in emergency interventions 
• Good communication both oral & written. 
• A team player with good organizational skills.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV to: postal address or via email address given above. Indicate on the subject the Job Title.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Closing date for receiving applications is 31st August 2011, on or before 16.00hrs.

VSF Germany,
Piedmont Plaza, Off Ngong’ Road, 2nd Floor,
P.O Box 25653, 00603 Nairobi, Kenya

Email: admin_hr@vsfg.org