Actionaid International Head of Human Resource & Organizational Development & Essential Services Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Actionaid International Kenya (AAIK)

Head of Human Resource & Organizational Development & Essential Services
 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
 

Salary: Kshs 303,000 per month
 

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Head of HROD & Essential Services shall be responsible for overall coordination and management of human resource, administration and organisation development functions in AAIK. 

In addition, the Head shall be responsible for supervision of information technology, procurement and logistics functions in the organisation. 

 

The holder of the position is a member of senior management team and is expected to ensure organizational efficiency and effectiveness through participation in decision making, advising on HROD activities in the organisation, communication and implementation of agreed upon decisions.
 

The key responsibilities for the position include;

• Formulation and implementation of HROD strategies and plans that are aligned to country strategy paper and priorities;


• Development, implementation and interpretation of Human Resource, administration, procurement, IT, logistics and front office operations strategies, policies, procedures and systems that are consistent and in harmony with the Kenya labour laws, Global HR/OD framework and other AAIK policies;


• Development and implementation of an effective and efficient organizational structures that supports achievement of CSP and agreed AAIK’s decision making, authority and accountability approaches;


• Implementation of global and regional HR initiatives including local and international initiatives in developing and improving gender equality within HR/OD systems;


• Initiate, catalyze and/or facilitate change and transformation processes within the organisation programme, operations and development areas/initiatives;


• Assessment of organizational, inter-organizational and intra organizational linkages and to facilitate development and implementation of change initiatives required to ensure harmony and operational efficiency;


• Staff Management, development and performance management;


• Participate in Board and committee meetings and give necessary support and information.

Desired Skills & Experience

• An MBA or a masters degree in Organization development/Human Resource Management/Strategic Management or its equivalent from a recognized University;


• Have at least ten (10) years working experience in human resource management/ organisation development function in an INGO or a large organization of which at least five (5) years must have been at senior management position;


• Is a member of relevant professional body e.g. IHRM, ICPS;


• Has good knowledge of Kenya Labour laws and employee relations systems; and


• Proven experience in leading, supporting and motivating staff and teams.

Applications should be sent with your CV, motivation cover letter and two names of your nominated referees to: Vacancies.Africa@actionaid.org by no later than 4th December, 2015. 

Please clearly indicate which position you are applying for. 

We respect all candidates but we can only respond to shortlisted candidates.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer. 

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.