Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 30, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Overview
Under the overall supervision of the Head of IOM Kenya Country Office (KCO) and direct supervision of the Senior Resources Management Officer (SRMO), and in close collaboration
with the Human Resource Management (HRM) units at Headquarters (HQ), Manila Administrative Centre (MAC) and Panama Administrative Centre (PAC), the Human Resources Officer will be responsible and accountable for managing the Human Resources functions of IOM KCO.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:
• In coordination with the SRMO, oversee the Human Resources Management function in IOM KCO including its Sub-Offices in accordance with the Organization's policies, procedures, and practices. Advise the SRMO and the Head of IOM KCO on interpreting and applying IOM's Human Resources (HR) policies, rules, and regulations, as well as standards and techniques taking into account the Country office (CO)’s activities.
• Supervise and monitor the work of the HR staff in carrying out all human resources administrative transactions, including preparation of personnel actions, updating PRISM HR, and processing of contracts. Conduct the SES appraisals of directly reporting staff.
• Liaise with external IOM partners as well as with other IOM Country Offices as necessary. HR Support to the Regional Office for East and Horn of Africa
• Provide HR technical support to the Regional Office (RO) and the East and Horn of Africa Region as required.
• PRISM HR Administration (IOM’s system for HR administration)
• Maintain the mission’s PRISM HR module and keep its information up to date. In coordination with PAC - Field Personnel Support Unit (FPSU) and the RO, coordinate and implement new
• salary scales. Monitor and ensure effective administration of the PRISM HR Organizational Management module.
• 6. Maintain the personnel files and attendance records of national staff correctly and in line with organizational standards.
• Supervise the preparation of the monthly payroll for national staff and related administrative actions.
• Assist with roll-out and implementation of new policies, instructions, and procedures within IOM KCO.
• Implement personnel policies and procedures for the national staff. Ensure that the CO’s HR processes and actions (including, inter alia, selection, recruitment, retention, professional development and training activities, separation, and end-of-contract duties) remain consistent with the relevant IOM policies and procedures. Advise and support staff and managers on HR matters.
• Oversee the contractual situation and the administration of entitlements of local staff (including, inter alia, health insurance and Compensation Plan (CP) inclusion, step increases, family allowances, etc.) as well as requests for promotions, recruitment, separation, etc.
• Liaise with HQ and the Finance Section on delivery of benefits/privileges to international staff in the field such as, Danger Pay, Health Insurance/ Medical Service Plan (HI/MSP), educational grant, home leave, rental subsidy, etc., and the administration of rest and recuperation travel.
• In coordination with The Office of Legal Affairs (LEG) and PAC-HRM as required, support in managing administrative actions and in addressing grievances and resolving disciplinary matters.
• Assist the SRMO in the preparation of administrative reports that may be required in coordination with the Heads of Units/Programmes as required. Oversee the preparation of reports pertaining to personnel administration of international and national staff of IOM KCO, as required.
• Review audit recommendations on HR matters and, in coordination with the SRMO, implement them within the HR function.
• Prepare special reports and participate in and/or lead special HR projects in coordination with MAC, PAC and/or HRM HQ.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Social Sciences, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
• Working experience in administration and all facets of HR, Talent acquisition, talent management, administration of staff contracts and entitlements, interpretation and implementation of staff rules and regulations and development of HR guidelines;
• Previous working experience in an international organisation is an advantage;
• Previous working experience in Africa and/or developing countries is an advantage.
Skills
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports;
• Familiarity with the UN common system or similar systems is an advantage;
• A high degree of computer literacy is required; good knowledge of MS Office suite and SAP is essential


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
Interested and qualified? Go to International Organization for Migration (IOM) on recruit.iom.int to apply

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