Human Resource and Administration Consultant Job in Nairobi Kenya

The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) is a national Non-Governmental Organization with the Mission of promoting, protecting and enhancing the enjoyment of all human rights by all individuals and groups.

To achieve this Mission, our firm belief is that it largely depends on the extent to which human rights practices are adequately rooted in communities.

Our approach therefore seeks to promote the culture of self-reliance amongst communities in order to enhance their independence and by extension their human dignity.

KHRC seeks to recruit a dynamic, well organized, highly motivated and results oriented individual to be a Human Resource and Administration Consultant based in Nairobi, Kenya for a period of six (6) months.

This individual should be seconded from a Human Resource consulting firm.

Purpose of the Job

To contribute to the fulfilment of the organization’s Mission and strategic objectives by providing expertise in all aspects of the human resources and administration functions by ensuring the availability of a competent and well-motivated staff in line with KHRC’s policies and procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out administration and implementation of HR strategies focusing on achievement of the required results;
• Assist in the interpretation and implementation of KHRC HR policies and procedures;
• Assist in the design and implementation of organizational change processes needed to achieve organizational goals;
• Assist in staff acquisition which will involve HR planning, recruitment, selection, placement and induction with a focus on diversity;
• Data management which involves leave planning and administration, maintenance of HR records for all staff and to ensure proper documentation are kept;
• Co-ordinate staff performance evaluation;
• Support training and development activities including managing the annual training budget, Coordination of learning and motivational programmes;
• Provide information on payroll action as per set guidelines.
• Fostering a workplace environment consistent with the organization’s values, mission and vision;
• Assist in ensuring KHRC’s compliance with all national legal and statutory requirements for the management of its HR resources;
• Manage tenancy services by ensuring a work friendly office environment;
• Providing administrative support to the Executive Director.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• A Bachelors degree in social science, business administration or its equivalent from a recognized university;
• A higher diploma in human resources management;
• A minimum 4 years of related experience;
• Good practical understanding of human resource functions, preferably in the NGO sector;
• Understanding of human resource reporting and record keeping requirements;
• Working knowledge of HRMIS is an added advantage;
• Up to date knowledge of national and international labour laws governing employment;
• Self motivated, organized, collegial and ability to work well under pressure;
• Willing to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision;
• Ability to resolve conflicts;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with people.

Applicants should send a cover letter attaching a detailed C.V., photocopies of certificates and testimonials, current telephone/mobile numbers, names and addresses of three (3) referees and a statement of present and expected gross salary before end of the day, February 22, 2012 to: -

mnamusonge@khrc.or.ke and admin@khrc.or.ke

The KHRC is an equal opportunity employer and will seek to recruit the most qualified person for the job irrespective of race, color, marital status, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation or nationality.

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

Canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification.

Only successful candidates will be contacted

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