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Deadline of this Job: 03 January 2023
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Job Description
To support the achievement of high quality and consistent HR operations to ensure productivity and efficiency at all levels within the HR Function.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Recruitment: Organize for interview logistics as well as collection of requested documents from selected candidates
• Staff Induction: Prepare the induction program and material for new employees and follow-up with the joiners to ensure that the induction is completed and file a copy of the induction program
• Leave Management: Update and maintain leave/sick off records for all employees and ensure implementation is done accordingly
• Data & Documentation: Help with filing of general HR correspondence, employee contracts, personal details and ensure that all documents are updated appropriately in the employees’ files
• Payroll: Support the payroll officer with payroll inputs collection, updating of Muster Rolls and distribution of pay slips to staff
• Labour Relations: Handle employee enquiries and grievances and refer to HR senior team members where necessary
• Performance Management: Coordinate with the Departmental Heads to complete the Performance Management trackers
• Training: Update the training file, Organize the training logistics with the support of HR senior team members and communicate the same to the participants
• Audits and Compliance: Assist in retrieval of supporting documents required during internal and external audits
• Benefits Administration: Provide support to employees by answering queries regarding their benefits
• Separation-Facilitate the employee clearance process during separation in line with company and legal regulations and issuance of Certificate of service
• Any other tasks as may be allocated from time to time

Qualifications
• 1 year hand-on experience in a busy work environment
• A Degree in Human Resource Management or any related Business or Social Science degree
• A Higher Diploma in Human Resources Management
• Knowledge of Kenyan Labour Laws

Additional Information
KEY SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
• Ability to communicate with impact
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact with employees at all levels
• Should possess good problem-solving skills
• Good report writing and presentation skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Excellent organization skills

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS & KEY CHALLENGES
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to enforce adherence to company policies.
• Able to keep matters confidential.
• Emotional intelligence


Deadline of this Job: 01 January 2023
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Competencies
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Client orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education
Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent);
• Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
• Preferred study for this internship, Undergraduate Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Design or International Relations
• Be computer literate in standard software applications.
• Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter;
• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.


Deadline of this Job: 31 December 2022
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Responsibilities/Duties:
• Desk research on affordable housing and on various AU policies
• Help organize events (workshops, conferences)
• Attend online/in-person conferences and workshops and summarize key points
• Administrative tasks
• Writing blogs on advocacy related interventions

Required:
• Must be a university student, pursing degree in sociology, anthropology, public policy, international relations, development studies. Completed bachelor’s degree is an advantage
• Openness to learn and ability to process information
• Excellent command of English, especially in writing, French would be an added advantage.
• Interest in topics of housing/advocacy/sociology/EU grants/ Land
• Possess professional maturity and sensitivity to different cultures
• Must be computer literate and experience using MS packages including MS Outlook and Teams.
• Possess a Certificate of good conduct
• Demonstrate a commitment to HFHI values and vision