HR Assistant Job in Nairobi, Kenya - NGO

Norwegian Refugee Council
 

Human Resources Assistant (Kenya Nationals only) – Kenya
 

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in

helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally

displaced people. 

NRC advocates for the rights of

displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education,

emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene

sectors.

The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 4000 committed and competent

employees involved in projects across four continents.

 

In addition, NRC runs one of the

world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be

deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs

The NRC in Kenya has its country office in Nairobi and has refugees and IDP

operations in Dadaab, Kakuma and Mandera respectively

The HR Assistant is responsible for assisting with HR matters at Nairobi office

The Human Resources Assistant will report to the Human Resources Coordinator

for Kenya.

NRC may be required to verify the identity of its partners/employees and to

check that its partners/employees have not been involved in illegal

activities. 

NRC reserves the right to use

electronic screening tools for this purpose.

Job Description

• Comply with with NRC’s HR policies and
  
  procedures


• Assist in the implementation of the
  
  organization policies and procedures


• Provide support in recruitment processes,
  
  including advertisements, filling applications, inviting candidates,
  
  organizing interview venues etc.


• Update staff records and files, including
  
  contracts, leave, medical, appraisals, etc.


• Generate monthly records and reports such as
  
  staff lists, leave and other HR statistics


• Process and follow up claims for medical cover
  
  and insurance



• Prepare staff contributions to relevant
  
  statutory bodies (social security, pensions etc.)


• Assist in preparing the national staff payroll


• Assist in training and capacity building
  
  arrangements

• Minimum Diploma in Human Resources


• One year experience working with HR


• Previous experience from working in complex
  
  and volatile contexts


• Documented results related to the position’s
  
  responsibilities


• Knowledge about own skills/profile


• Some knowledge of English

Education field: Administration / Organisation / Management

Education level:

 Academy college / University

Personal qualities

• Good communication and interpersonal skills


• Understanding of the statutory laws


• Wide knowledge of the NGO operations and the
  
  dynamics of the humanitarian sector


• Excellent self and office organization


• A strong administrative service attitude
  
  orientation


• Excellent individual conflict resolution and
  
  problem solving skills


• Good cultural awareness and sensitivity


• Highly approachable, trustworthy and
  
  confidential


• Good computer application skills in Microsoft
  
  Excel, Word, PowerPoint, database and network communication

Language: English

Duty station:

 Nairobi
 

Contract period is

up to December 2016 with possibility of extension. 

Salary / benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The

candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC

Office in Nairobi.

Travel:

 Some travelling must be expected

How to Apply

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 to

apply online

Deadline for application:

 05/02/2016