Ipas Human Resource Associate and Operations & Logistics Associate Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

Africa Alliance, Nairobi, Kenya

Ipas is a global non-governmental organization formed in 1973, dedicated to ending preventable deaths and disabilities from unsafe abortion. 

Through local, national and global partnerships, Ipas works to ensure that women obtain safe, respectful and comprehensive reproductive health services. 

The Ipas Africa Alliance is based in Nairobi and focuses on regional policy change and improving reproductive health programs in multiple Africa countries.

1. Human Resources Associate
 

Position Description: 

The Human Resources Associate reports to the Senior Finance Manager and is responsible for HR functions in Alliance office. 

S/he coordinates and collaborates with International Sr. HR Associate in performing HR functions as per guidelines provided by Headquarter office

Key Roles: 

The HR Associate interprets organizational HR policies and updates staff on them. 

He/She monitors implementation of the policies and ensures compliance with the Kenya labour laws, takes lead in recruitment, new hire orientation and performance management activities. 

He/she will assists in designing team building activities, support conflict resolution and ensures that staff welfare including staff development issues are addressed.

Required Abilities:  

The position requires a strong understanding of labor laws and policies and experience in managing employee needs and concerns including conflict resolution, staff motivation, and management of staff development initiatives.

Educational Background and Job Experience

• A Bachelors degree in human resource management or a related field, registration with IHRM (K) and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position.

2. Operations and Logistics Associate
 

Position Description: The Operations and Logistics Associate reports to the Senior Finance Manager, Ipas Africa Alliance. He/She provides leadership in the procurement, general office and assets maintenance and security..

Key Roles: 

The Operations and Logistics Associate ensures that staff have access to furniture, communication equipment, stationery, and amenities that make them comfortable at work. 

He/she keeps in touch with all staff on their needs for improving the physical work environment and provides the necessary support. 

H/She leads in managing the procurement function for the organization.

Required Abilities: 

• The position requires experience in managing the logistics function.
• It also requires ability to communicate effectively and work with each team member harmoniously.

Educational Background and Job Experience

• A degree in a relevant field & Three years’ experience in a similar position. 
• Experience in leading in managing procurement activities.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV to: IpasAlliance@ipas.org. 

We do not accept phone calls but we encourage you to visit our website:  www.ipas.org before applying or send your queries to IpasAlliance@ipas.org. 

Deadline for applications is 23rd, September 2013. 

Due to anticipated volume of applications, only qualified applicants will be contacted.