Hijra Organization Jobs: Human Resource Officer

Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA) is a humanitarian and development organization that aims to positively contribute towards improving the living standards and conditions of those adversely affected by the disasters and conflict in the Horn of Africa.

Our work involves establishing clean and accessible water supply systems, basic sanitation facilities and promoting proper hygiene for vulnerable and underserved communities. HIJRA is currently recruiting Human Resource Officer for our Nairobi Office.

Closing date: 13 Jun 2010
Location: Kenya - Nairobi

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Maintaining personnel records of HIJRA employees and developing job descriptions of the employees
• Designing an updated organizational structure
• Determining the causes of staff problems and build up recommendations for improvement of organization's personnel policies and practices
• Organizing and conducting exit and entry interviews so that HIJRA identifies why employees join or leave the organization
• Administering and evaluating the compensation benefits being offered by HIJRA
• Conducting employee training needs assessment to pave the way for employee training and development programs
• Conducting new staff recruitment and selection activities, including induction and orientation programs
• Introducing staff welfare, staff relations, team building and employee involvements programs
• Introducing staff development and career support programs
• Advising the director on the issues regarding organizational development and change management
• Forecasting future employment needs
• Giving a clear message to all current and potential employees about HIJRA policies, career development programs and promotions
• Developing employee recognition, rewards, motivation programs and retention strategies
• Represents HIJRA in relevant inter-agency coordinating meetings
• Liaise with government institutions and local authorities on HR issues
• Works closely with partner organizations on issues like organizational development plans and overall improving organizational human resource systems

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Bachelors in Human Resources or Public Administration from a reputed university/institute (Masters in HR is preferred)
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in Human Resources Management position with national/international NGO
• Knowledge of procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training and development and compensation packages are necessary
• Knowledge of management principles such as strategic planning and leadership techniques are required
• Has the knowledge of the Somalia and Kenyan labor laws and legal issues in both countries
• Has the ability to understand the human behaviors and evaluate their performance individually and in groups/teams
• Excellent in conducting training and workshops. Knowledge of training design and methodology is an asset
• Can motivate and direct other people in the work, and have the ability to identify the best performers for the job
• Good team player able to display considerable initiative
• Has the ability to communicate effectively
• Excellent presentation skills
• Good team player and able to display considerable initiatives
• Computer literate and strong organization skills
• Has to be productive and creative
• Ability to think strategically
• Ability to operate in a dynamic environment

How to apply

If you belief you are the candidate we are looking for, please send your motivation letter, CV, daytime telephone contacts and the contact information of three references to human.resource@hijrasomalia.or.ke before 13th June 2010.

In the subject line of the e-mail, kindly state the position title.

Due to the number of applications we receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.