Regional Senior Human Resource Officer Job at CARE - Career Opportunity in Kenya
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Vacancy title:
Regional Senior Human Resource Officer

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Human Resources ]

 

Jobs at:

CARE

Deadline of this Job:
17 April 2020  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, April 03, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary
The role will support the Global HR Generalist to propose research and implement new initiatives for the Region as well as support on all administrative related matters.
S/he will support the HR Generalist to deliver on the objectives of the ECSA roadmap as well as responsible for supporting the core HR functions within CARE East, Central and Southern Africa Regional Office. The position may also require providing occasional back-up support for some Country Offices.
Travel - Expected to travel at least 40%
This job description is intended as a guide and should not be viewed as an inflexible specification as it may be varied from time to time in the light of strategic developments and following discussion with the post holder. .

Job Responsibilities;
The Regional Senior HR Officer will be responsible for providing comprehensive HR transactional support and coordination related to a wide variety of HR activities within ECSA Regional Office.
Delivery on Regional HR Priorities and HR Projects
• Provide Support on the East Central & Southern Africa regional strategic HR priorities
• Develop metric measurement and reporting tools for Regional Management Team discussions on key identified areas; including regional monthly reporting
• Provide support to the Regional Management Team and Regional Leadership Team on HR related issues
• Develop good practice, innovative HR initiatives to assist ECSA achieve excellence.
• Provide support in undertaking and delivery of HR projects under the People, Leadership & Culture ‘pillar’ of the Regional Roadmap.
• Support the Global HR Generalists in ensuring effective rollout of global HR initiatives in COs in the region
• Provide support in tracking key HR Metrics in the Region
Resourcing
• Coordinate recruitment and selection process for national positions ensuring compliance to CARE recruitment procedures and best practices, while maintaining high level of integrity and professionalism:
• Assist in shortlisting process as requested;
• Ensure all recruitment logistics such as scheduling interviews, preparation of appropriate interview documents and liaising with candidates
• Participate on interview panels when required;
• Conduct reference checks for selected candidates;
• Inform job applicants on status of their application;
• Maintain tracking system and full documentation of recruitment processes.
• Prepare job offers for successful candidates and contract letters
• Formulate, update and coordinate effective implementation of new staff orientation
• Carry out staff exit interviews and provide useful information for decision making
• Coordinate clearance of exiting staff
Performance & Talent Management
• Coordinate the performance management and appraisal calendar the administration of the annual performance management process for the Regional Office and Country Offices.
• Support the Global HR Generalist in managing Global Talent Management Initiatives in Country Offices
• Assist in identifying training and development needs of the RMU national staff recommending appropriate interventions.
• Champion CARE training and learning sites like CARE Academy and the Village
Human Resource Systems Management
• Work with Global HR Generalists to train HR Leads in COs on global HR policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with local labour laws.
• When necessary conduct field visits to COs to review human resources and administrative procedures and support COs in their needs or ascertain human resources requirements.
• Update and disseminate HR policies and procedures at the Regional Office and ensure consistent understanding and application of policies and compliance with statutory regulations
• Proactively identify and handle employee relations issues with a focus on conflict resolution. Ensure employee disciplinary processes are policy driven and uphold fairness and justice to employees
HR Operational Support
• Provide day-to-day Nairobi Shared Services HR support including benefits administration
• Facilitate timely renewal of staff medical, GPA and GLA benefits.
• Periodically participate in staff salary, benefit surveys, and inform the Finance and Operations Manager on market trends.
• Oversee the management of HR vendors, ensuring quality services offered, payments made in good time and statements are reconciled.
• Keep an accurate account of leave, gratuity and bonus accruals for remuneration related implications;
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and CARE policies and flag and address non-compliance


Competencies:
• Customer Focus - Internal & External; Problem Solving; Functional technical skills; Planning; Informing; Listening; Managing and Measuring Work; Negotiating; Process Management; Written communication.


Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or similar field
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in general HR management in a similar role. Previous work experience with an international NGO is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Employment Laws in the COs within the region.


Job Education Requirements: Not Specified


Job Education Experience: Not Specified


Work Hours: 8

 

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Job application procedure
If you feel that you are driven, challenged and motivated to join our organization in this particular role, can contribute to the fight against poverty, and have the necessary requirements, please send your CV and cover letter to ECSA.Recruitment@care.org by 17th April 2020 at 5pm EAT. We do require that you have the legal ability to work in Kenya, as well as the necessary experience for this position. While we would like to respond to all applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
CARE seeks to improve the lives of the most marginalized, particularly women and girls. Our diversity is our strength. We strongly encourage women of various backgrounds and abilities to apply.


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Job Info
Job Category: Human Resource jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 17th April 2020
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 03-04-2020
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 03-04-2020
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 03-04-2065
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