Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 13, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Position Description:
• SI is seeking a full-time Local Human Resources and Administrative Specialist to provide administrative management and support human resources tasks for local field office staff, as well as conduct full-cycle recruitment for short-term consultant and long-term employee positions for the project. The position will be full-time over the duration of the project and will be based in Nairobi.

Responsibilities:
• On- and offboard project employees, including arranging and conducting orientations for new staff and exit interviews.
• Set up employee benefits.
• Manage social, health, and unemployment insurance as applicable.
• Manage employee files, maintaining complete confidentiality.
• Ensure proper compliance and protocols are being followed per local labor laws, SI policies, and USAID/Kenya policies.
• Develop HR programs, including employee engagement and professional development initiatives
• Support project start-up and initial work planning process.
• Work with the Director of Finance and Administration, to establish procedures for recruitment, knowledge management, procurement, sub-contracts, and consultant contracts to ensure transparency and good business practices.
• Implement other functions relevant to the position, including regular meetings with SI Headquarters Management Team.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• At least five years of human resources experience, including experience with recruitment, preferably with an international organization or company.
• Must be fully comfortable and have prior experience using online applicant systems and candidate databases as a recruitment tool.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to organize, manage, prioritize, and follow through on multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Proven capacity to take initiative and willingness to learn new skills as needed.
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• Must have an understanding of Somali culture and operating environment.
• Oral and written English fluency are required; professional fluency in Somali is desired.
• Experience working with USAID-funded projects in a similar capacity preferred.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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