NGO Human Resource Manager in Nairobi, Kenya

Human Resource Manager

Somalia/Somaliand
Reporting To: Country Director
Base: Nairobi, With Frequent Travel To Program Areas

Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

Concern Worldwide is seeking a qualified and committed individual for a Human Resource Manager position for its Somalia/Somaliland programme. 

The incumbent will be based in Nairobi with frequent travel to programme areas in Somalia/Somaliland.

Summary of Job Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be responsible for all aspects of Human Resources in relation to national staff, and as a member of the Country Management Team (CMT), the HR Manager has the following job objective: to develop and implement good HR practices; and to support senior managers in the continuous development and application of procedures for effective people management.

Qualification and Experience

• A post graduate degree or its equivalent in management (qualification in Human Resource Management is an advantage)
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in the HR Management field
• Previous work experience with an international NGO in a similar capacity
• Good computer skills to allow for reporting and presentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Willingness to travel (security permitting) to Concern’s program areas in Somalia/Somaliland

A detailed ToR for this position may be obtained by sending an email to the following address: concern.kenyavacancies@concern.net

Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should apply by sending a CV and a covering letter addressed to: - 

The Human Resource Manager, 

Concern Worldwide, 

P.O. Box 13850-00800, Nairobi, 

Or to the following email address: nairobi.hr@concern.net

Each application should include 3 referees who can validate technical expertise. Telephone contacts must be submitted with the application.

The closing date for application is Wednesday, 20th June, 2012. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Concern has a Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from abuse and exploitation.