Human Resources Focal Point

Duties & Responsibilities

He/she is part of a team in charge of the management of human resources, providing support for the offices.
He/she collects the labour codes applicable in the different countries and assess compliance of ECHO field office HR documents with local laws and DG ECHO frameworks and policies. He/she ensures the consistency in the application of rules and procedures of national staff management.
He/she provides support for regularly updating the organisation charts of the offices.
He/she is the point of entry in cases of conflict/differences between colleagues within their area of responsibility.
He/she is involved in the medical files in accordance with the provisions of HQ.

Recruitment

He/she contributes to the most appropriate terms of reference for posts.
He/she supervises the whole recruitment process in accordance with the procedures in place and will prepare the recruitment and selection report and the request for authorization form.

Training

He/she carries out training, information (including “welcome pack”) and integration of newly recruited staff.
He/she shall take part in the development and implementation of training strategies, carrying out the analysis of training needs, contributing to the establishment of training budgets and supporting training applications.

Employment

He/she shall prepare/verify work contracts.
He/she maintains the personnel files for national staff.
He/she acts as a contact point with DG ECHO HQ for the mission insurance and life insurance

Evaluation
• He/she shall coordinate, with the various stakeholders, the annual appraisal exercise, and the promotion exercise.

Required Qualifications
Education: A relevant first level university degree or equivalent professional experience.

Knowledge and experience:

Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience at national or international level in human resources.
Experience in the management of files with a complex organizational dimension.
Experience in a non-governmental organisation or an international organisation is an advantage.
Very good communication and drafting skills.
Experience in the use of computers and office automation software (MS Word, Excel, etc.).

Languages: An excellent command of English (written and oral);
Required Skills
Impeccable conduct in service, drive for results, excellent communication skills, capacity to work with others, adaptability and Flexibility and leadership skills.

Applications including a cover letter, a detailed CV, a copy of education certificates, degree and a copy of relevant employment certificates should be sent to echo-vacancy.eastafrica@echofield.eu until 13/02/2022 at 18:00h. The vacancy reference REF: “ECHO/HRFP/NBO” must be clearly indicated in the subject line. This position is open to nationals and other residents of Kenya with a valid work and residence permits.

Apply via :

echo-vacancy.eastafrica@echofield.eu