Mercy Corps Human Resource and Admin Officers Jobs in Kenya

Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities.  

Driven by local needs, our programs provide communities in the world’s toughest places with the tools and support they need to turn the crises they confront into the opportunities they deserve.  

Mercy Corps is looking for committed and dynamic individuals to take up the following positions.

Human Resource and Admin Officer 

(2 Positions) - Eldoret and Thika

Department Summary:
 

The Human Resource department manages Mercy Corps compensation and benefits, training and development, employee relations, and recruitment and selection and new employee orientation.
 

General Position Summary:
 

The Human Resources Assistant is responsible for maintaining the MC Kenya HR files according to procedure and process monthly payroll.

Essential Job Functions:

• Serve under the direction of the Human Resources Manager to process and properly document all daily HR activities, efficient and timely manner;
• Assist in processing of employee timesheets into a routine, monthly payroll – in cooperation with Finance Officer;
• Responsible for tracking annual leave days, R&R and other benefits/allowances, as per Mercy Corps Kenya policy. Ensuring all leave days are reflected on payroll;
• In cooperation with program management, ensure the validity of timesheets and monthly compensations. Advise and undertake training when necessary;
• Responsible for processing the monthly payroll of service contractors / temporary hires;
• Responsible for ensuring the HR files and documentation of all MC Kenya staff are current and complete;
• Assist in providing Position Descriptions to management for the recruitment of new positions;
• If needed, participate in the recruitment of new staff to the MC Kenya office – as per MC procedure;
• Assist management in the day to day upholding of all MC procedures – in particular, National Staff Polices and Recruitment Procedures; 
• Responsible for clearing all departing staff as per MC policy;
• Assist management in implementing pay changes, evaluations and other financial activities that are reflected on payroll or in employee files;
• Adherence to all MC policies and procedures as outlined in MC policies and procedure manuals;
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission;
• Other duties as assigned.
• As part of Mercy Corps’ agency-wide Organizational Learning Initiative, all team members are responsible for spending 5% of their work time in formal and/or non-formal professional learning activities.

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Accountability: Accountable for following the Kenya Labor Law, the policies and procedures as outlined in the Mercy Corps Field Administration Manual and in the Mercy Corps Kenya National Staff Policy Handbook.
 

Reports Directly To: Human Resources Manager
 

Works Directly With: Program, Finance and Operation team members

Knowledge and Experience:

• University degree in administration and/finance or relevant experience; 
• Fluency in written and spoken English. 
• Strong organizational skills, 
• Computer skills are required.  
• Solid communication skills and decision-making capabilities based on analytical skills and critical thought processes.

Success Factors:

• Attention to details
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people
• Cultural sensitivity

Knowledge and Experience

• Degree in Business Administration, Psychology or other relevant University degree;
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in human resources and general administration preferably in the NGO sector will be an added advantage.

How to apply

Interested candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should submit on or before November 30, 2012 at 4.00 p.m. a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing three professional references (including a recent supervisor) to hrkenya@ke.mercycorps.org

Applicants must clearly indicate on the email subject; The position and location they are applying for, e.g “Human Resource and Admin Officer Eldoret / Thika”

Applications without the right subject heading will be automatically disqualified.

Please do not attach any certificates.

ONLY Qualified short-listed candidates will be contacted