Center for Victims of Torture Human Resources Officer Job in Dadaab Kenya

The Center for Victims of Torture is an international nonprofit dedicated to healing survivors of Torture. 

Job Title: Dadaab Human Resources Officer

Purpose of the Position
 

To contribute in CVT Program implementation and Ensure that the project timeline is respected and that indicator targets are achieved by performing following main tasks:

• Management of Personnel according to CVT Policy and Kenyan Labor Law
• Management of Communication system of the Dadaab office
• Other areas of responsibility as assigned by the Field Coordinator.

Major areas of accountability; Core Responsibilities and Tasks

Management of Personnel according to CVT Policy and Kenyan Labor Law
 

Under the supervision of the Field Coordinator the Human Resource Officer will be accountable for any task related and not limited to the management of Human Resource:

• Respect the Kenyan labor Law and CVT Kenya Policy Manual for any matter related to human resources
• Make sure that hiring process, promotion, demotion, firing of Dadaab staff ensure the principal of equal opportunity and are in accordance with CVT Kenya Policy Manual and the Labor law of the Republic of Kenya;
• Create and maintain an efficient Filing System for all the Personnel
• Contribute in putting in place a performance appraisal system for the workers
• Participate for performance appraisal of staff
• Prepare schedule for staff annual leave
• Keep records and files of the Personnel: sick days, NSSF, contracts tracts, leave days, HELBS, NHIF, other leaves etc
• Prepare and keep a Log book for timesheet and daily working hours
• Approve monthly payrolls submitted by Finance Officer
• Prepare and help to make large diffusion of any Memo related to the Personnel
• In collaboration with the Nairobi HR/Admin Officer, Finance Officer and Finance Controller, follow up the performance of the medical service provider (insurance) for CVT’s staff use
• Make sure each staff member understands the Policy Manual and is aware of his rights and obligations related to the contract
• Protect the confidentiality of personnel and individual information
• Conflict prevention, resolution and management
• Prepare a peaceful working atmosphere 
• Assist the Nairobi HR/Admin Officer in making travel arrangements on (ECHO flights and UNHCR flights) to and from Dadaab

Management of Communication system in the Dadaab project
 

Under the supervision of the Field Coordinator, the Human Resources Officer will be accountable for:

• Management the distribution of office communication to staff and other CVT locations as appropriate
• Propose and implement efficient communication system among CVT staff in Dadaab and in other projects if necessary
• Keep an inventory of all incoming and outgoing communications

Qualifications and skills

• Degree in Human Resources management or related field is an added advantage.
• At least three (3) years relevant experience in human Resources Administration in the NGO willing and able to work in refugee settings
• A strong team player and committed to diversity, equal opportunity and capacity building.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadline
• Ability to establish & maintain harmonious working relationship with coworkers and staff.

Interested candidates are requested to email their applications attaching their updated CVs, including  contact  email and telephone contacts of 3 referees to cvtkenyajobs @gmail.com not later than 1st September, 2014.  

Female are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.