Human Resource Officer Job in Kenya

Post Title: Human Resource Officer

Reporting To: Project Co-ordinator

Application Deadline: 8th January, 2011

Fafi Integrated Development Association (FaIDA) is looking for a suitably qualified candidate to fill the post of Human Resources Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Interpret and apply human resources policies, rules and regulations as well as standards and techniques;
  • Identify needs for new or modified human resources policies, practices and reviews, and recommend amendments or actions accordingly as required;
  • Recruit and/or support recruitment of staff;
  • Review and recommend level of remuneration for staff;
  • Determine, administer and provide advice on salary and related benefits, travel, social security entitlements, other allowances and incentives on the basis of contractual status and in line with HR rules and regulations;
  • Monitor the appropriate use of various types of employee contracts;
  • Monitor the work of Administration Assistant in carrying out all human resources administrative transactions including maintenance of staffing tables, and processing of contracts;
  • Assess training needs of FaIDA staff and organise appropriate training, in collaboration with other offices; Develop training programmes and contribute to the design or design corporate learning management system;
  • Provide advice to staff and managers with respect to performance management issues;
  • Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications and Experience: 
  • University degree in Human Resource Management. A postgraduate degree in Human Resource Management is an added advantage.
  • At least three years of postgraduate professional experience in HR administration or management field.
  • Training and experience utilizing computers and other HR software packages.
  • Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Kiswahili.
  • Good knowledge of personnel policies, rules and procedures. Work experience in large UN/international organizations is an added advantage.
Interested Kenyan nationals meeting the above qualifications are requested to submit their applications by e-mail to recruitment@faidakenya.org, together with detailed curriculum vitae, names and telephone numbers or email addresses of three work referees.

Note: Only online applications will be acceptable. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted 


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