Job Field: Sector in Administration / Secretarial  , Human Resources / HR

  • Administration and Office Manager

    Administration and Office Manager

    Responsibilities fr the Admin & Office Manager Job
    Administrative
    Ensure core team and consultant teams have all documents needed (printed and/or scanned to carry out their work in a timely manner
    Handle all incoming and outgoing correspondence for the office (letters, faxes, and courier), calls and manage the office filing system
    Order, issue and monitor supply and usage of office stationery and evaluation project supplies
    Track office supply inventory and procure additional when needed
    Develop, update, and maintain monitoring log for assigned assets, i.e. computers, lightings, etc.
    Develop quarterly updates and reporting for assigned assets inventory
    Manage the ESPS central electronic filing system
    Manage Staff Attendance Book
    Function as fleet supervisor, keeping track of where vehicle is at all times, manages day-to-day staff needs for the vehicle and approves staff use of vehicle based priorities for the day
    Keep Roster of selected/authorized vendors for vehicle maintenance to date
    Oversee driver maintenance of log book, reviewing bi-weekly to ensure proper maintenance; completes PO and provides funds to driver for refueling
    Keep petty cash, completing all paperwork required for use of petty cash and reconciles petty cash account on a weekly basis
    Keep electronic version TO calendars updated per Senior M&E Advisor’s input Human Resources
    Act as primary recruiter for all local consultants, working closely with local senior management to identify qualified candidates for specific TOs both from the data base, as well as sourcing candidates externally
    Update at least quarterly Organization and Individual ESPS Roster(s)
    Ensure that rosters are complete, accurate and without error prior to submission to USAID in quarterly report
    Liaise with HQ HR to ensure that local hires meet GOK labor laws
    Advise COP and DCOP on labor laws to ensure ESPS compliance with all hiring and dismissal procedures according to the GOK law
    Maintain staff files including leave requests, tracking with FM of leave hours, sick hours etc.
    Managerial
    Supervise additional personnel including driver and cleaner
    Appraise of all direct reports minimum annually
    Additional Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities
    Carry out other tasks as directed by the supervisor or COP through the supervisor
    Qualifications for the Admin & Office Manager Job
    Impeccable capacity to coordinate various support activities
    Efficient time and resource management
    Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
    Ability to work well under pressure
    Ability to work with core team and HQ to recruit excellent consultants; keep consultant rosters current and accurate
    A Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field is required
    At least four years of experience working in an administrative role, or relevant formal training in administration or related field
    Prior experience working on a US Government, UN or World Bank funded project is highly preferred
    Experience performing basic administrative tasks in an office environment
    Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the program team
    Fluency in oral and written English
    Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
    Demonstrated ability to manage processes and maintain accurate records
    Demonstrated effective organizational skills and ability to handle work in an efficient and timely manner
    Good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment
    Working Conditions: Work is performed in a typical corporate office environment.
    Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to twenty five pounds.

  • Lead Facilitator

    Lead Facilitator

    Responsibilities for the Lead Facilitator Job
    Support the Implementation of project activities.
    To plan and organize stakeholders meetings
    To mobilize leaders and facilitate community training on the self-help group approach
    Organize the formation of Self Help Groups (SHG) in the community and train the SHGs ensuring the understanding of the SHG concept and quality is maintained.
    Mobilize church leaders and ensure they are trained on the Church and Community Mobilization and Development approach (CCMD)
    Support the church leaders to implement the CCMD approach and to establish Self-help groups
    Monitor and report on whether the trained Self-help groups, are accomplishing action plans and whether this is translating into meeting the needs of the intended beneficiaries.
    Walk with the Self-help groups, leaders and community members, encourage them and support everyone with ideas to respond well in their roles.
    Continuous training and mentoring the village facilitators on the SHG approach.
    Support identified SHGs in rolling out briquette making business plan
    Documentation and program reports
    To establish and maintain all project and activity documents in the area of operation.
    Develop monthly plans
    Compile timely monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual progress reports as required.
    Conduct and compile Self-help groups health monitoring checklist
    Program support duties
    To mobilize the church, leaders and families towards understanding and supporting FH/K objectives and philosophy
    Maintain relationships within all FH/K stakeholders in the field with a view of enhancing FH/K to fulfill strategy.
    Recommend areas in which FH/K can use its expertise in knowledge development to assist target communities develop their capacity
    Supervise, train and mentor village facilitators and any interns or volunteers placed under this position.
    Represent FH in all coordination meetings related to Livelihoods and Environment in Kakuma.
    Lead Facilitator Job Qualifications
    Vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ
    Excellent inter personal relationship
    Excellent communications skills – both oral and written
    Highly motivated, self-starter, able to work on own initiative in difficult conditions
    Motorbike rider with valid license
    Supervisory skills
    Can work with minimal supervision
    Background in business management
    Experience in working in Kakuma refugee camp and its environs will be an added advantage
    Degree Holder in social work/community development/project management. Experience working with groups will be an added advantage.

  • HR & Administration Officer

    HR & Administration Officer

    About Role
    The HR & Administration Officer role is critical in Human Resource management and in convening, coordination & oversight over the task teams working on different streams of HR & Operational work including procurement, office management, and travel coordination among others.
    This role will line manage and facilitate the Administrative Assistant and Driver/logistics Assistant leadership. Together,  the HR & Administration Officer and his/her team will provide the leadership that moves the country programme beyond getting basics right to quality and excellence in HR & Operational management within Christian Aid policies, systems and guidelines. 
    Doing this will ensure the following three key results are delivered: –
     Effective human resources and people management
    Well managed office with systems for health and safety, security management.
    Efficient support services including procurement, logistics and administration
    About you
    With line management from the Finance & Operations Manager, you will lead and facilitate leadership of your team working within the different task teams. You will model and promote in your role, the three key desired behaviors–self-leadership, teamwork and decisiveness. You are proactive and able to work under minimal supervision to deliver quality and excellence in related results outlined above. This is about you leading effectively individually and collaboratively in teams to deliver key outputs while exercising passion, autonomy and mutual accountability. You will challenge status quo, embrace and respect diversity of views, enable others to co-lead with you, and take action to make contributions toward achievement of the shared team goals.
    You will have the ability to think creatively to navigate the complexities and uncertainties and the ever faster pace of change in the workplace, in people management, and in the legal operating context in Kenya. You will also demonstrate ability to translate thinking and decisions into results in a timely manner.
    In doing so, you will facilitate your team’s collaboration with other internal and external teams and service providers including programmes, finance, regional teams, and HQ teams.
    Competency questions
    As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:
    Building partnership
    Tell us about a time when you had to establish and maintain relationships with a wide range of contacts and networks based on mutual rapport and respect.  What was the context?, why did you need to establish the new relationship and why was your attitude to this important? What was your task?  What outcomes were being sought? What actions did you take?  How did you take them? What was the impact of your actions?  Were you successful?
    Communicating effectively
    Tell us about a time when you handled a difficult issue with someone else with openness, honesty and respect.  What was the context? What did you have to do? What did you say and how? What was the result?  If you were successful, how did you know?
    Stewardship of resources
    Please tell us about a time when you were able to take action to end or reduce the inefficient use of resources.  Describe the context?  What was expected of you? What action(s) did you take?  What was the impact of your actions?  In what way(s) were you successful?
    Further information
    This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

  • HR & Admin Assistant Business Development Business Development Assistant

    HR & Admin Assistant Business Development Business Development Assistant

    The Role
    Assist the Finance Manager in producing monthly Management Accounts
    Cash/Bank Reconciliation
    Post Journal entries
    HR & Admin Assistant Job Responsibilities
    Preparation of asset schedules, prepayments and accruals
    Preparation of accounts up to Trial Balance stage
    General administrative duties
    Key Skills
    Strong Excel Skills
    Computer Literate
    Strong organisational skills
    Keen eye for detail
    Qualifications for the HR & Admin Assistant Job
    Must have CPA or ACCA qualified.
    Degree or diploma in business admin is a must
    HR qualification is an added advantage
    Should have similar experience as an Accounts and Admin professional.
    Must be well groomed with an outgoing personality.
    Must be an excellent communicator .
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  • Human Resources & Administration Officer Credit Officer

    Human Resources & Administration Officer Credit Officer

    Primary Responsibility: Reporting to the CEO, the primary responsibility will be to provide strategic leadership and technical support in Human Resources Management, and advice the management on likelihood in HR matters, their implications and impact to business.
    To ensure that the SACCO has competent, motivated, engaged and productive human resources and ensure a work environment where employees can realize their career aspirations
    Human Resources & Administration Officer Job Key Responsibilities
    Develop, implement and review HRM strategies
    Develop and periodically review HR policies
    Prepare, implement and monitor the HR department budget.
    Coordinate the preparation and implementation of workforce plans
    Facilitate staff recruitment in line with business requirements
    Develop and implement SACCO’s training programs
    Develop and implement employee performance management process.
    Develop and periodically review the compensation systems
    Handle staff disciplinary issues
    Oversee the SACCO’s staff welfare, as well as Health and safety programs
    Ensure the SACCO is fully compliant with the relevant labour laws.
    General HR Administrating
    Provide administrative support to the CEO’s office
    Experience, Knowledge and Abilities for the Human Resources & Administration Officer Job
    At least Three years’ of working experience in similar position, team players with excellent, leadership, negotiation, interpersonal communication and decision making skills and should demonstrate ability to implement change.
    Business degree from a recognized University, Diploma in HRM and a member of the IHRM, current practicing certificates, proficient in all MS Office applications as well as working knowledge of HRM software
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  • Project Co-ordinator

    Project Co-ordinator

    Job description
    Main Responsibilities
    Working closely with the London based recruitment team, you will be responsible for all aspects of the recruitment process and will provide local administrative support in the Nairobi office.
    Duties will include:
    Placing job adverts with local employment agencies and advising on attraction strategies with the local market
    Coordinating and arranging interviews; updating managers on recruitment time scales
    Issuing offer letters, raising contracts, assisting with reference checks and answering candidate queries
    Coordinating inductions and training events; liaising with BBC Academy, HR and other teams when required.
    HR administration for terminations, resignations and new joiners
    Updating records on HR information system (SAP)
    Other HR/Recruitment administrative support
    For further information on this exciting new role, please read the job description which can be found at the bottom of this page.
    The Ideal Candidate
    The successful candidate will be highly organised with proven success in a busy HR/Recruitment administration role. You will have the ability to manage several projects at the same time, and the confidence to interact with internal and external stakeholders both face to face and on the phone. A good understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is also important.

  • HR & Admin Assistant Operations Officer Marketing Executive (Lubricants)

    HR & Admin Assistant Operations Officer Marketing Executive (Lubricants)

    Responsibilities for the HR & Admin Assistant Job
    Support employee recruitment and exit processes and procedures
    Participate in dissemination and implementation of HR & Admin. policies and procedures
    Coordinate new staff onboarding experience and documentation
    Take charge of staff training logistics for effective delivery of training programs
    Administration of staff medical scheme in line with approved policy
    Ensure the accuracy and completeness of staff files
    Promote staff welfare initiatives and incentive programs
    Staff leave management and reports
    Promote sound occupational health and safety practices at workplace
    Requirements for the HR & Admin Assistant Job
    University degree in social sciences
    Professional qualifications in Human Resource Management
    Member of the Institute of Human Resource Management, Kenya (IHRM, K)
    At least 1-year relevant work experience
    Practical application of MS office suite
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    Demonstrate honesty, confidentiality and sound work ethics
    Strategic thinking and customer focus individua
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  • HR & Admin Assistant

    HR & Admin Assistant

    HR & Admin Assistant Job Role & Responsibilities
    Assist in on boarding process making sure that the new person will have a desk and chair on arrival, their email address is set up, they have a laptop and are connected to box
    Organize pickups for new employees arriving
    Deal with KPLC and Nairobi water bills for the house and ensure that they are correct and visit offices for any issues.
    Help employees fill in finance and HR forms where they are unsure what to do
    Provide support to finance and other departments on filing, scanning, printing etc.
    Ensure the askaris at the gate have an update list of all employees and all former employees not allowed in at all times.
    Collect all medical forms from employees and ensure they have adequate receipts for the claims.
    Check references for casuals for production, sales activation and any other departments and ensure the approved list is up to date at all times
    Update casuals list for production, sales activation and any other departments.
    Manage the cleaner and gardener and ensure offices are always clean and tidy and that garden is well maintained.
    Manage the stationery and ensure that we always have adequate stock as per the approved list.
    Work with VP Finance on getting all international visitors the correct permits and passes and keep the list updated on expiry dates of the same.
    Any other tasks as directed by direct manager or any other member of HR or the senior management team.
    Qualifications for the HR & Admin Assistant Job
    Must have a College diploma or degree in business, ideally with specialty in HR
    Professional demeanor
    Excellent communicator Previous experience in a business environment

  • Human Resources and Admin. Coordinator (East Africa)

    Human Resources and Admin. Coordinator (East Africa)

    Job SummaryThe HR and Admin. Coordinator conducts all aspects of the Employee Life Cycle for our East Africa Region. The position ensures all staff is well oriented to the organization; feel supported, engaged and motivated. Works in partnership with HR staff in regional offices to stay aligned and / or implement systems, processes and organizational culture. As office Administrator will oversee the management of Nairobi office to foster Our Client´s culture and values.Key ResponsibilitiesManage all aspects of employee life cycle (50%)
    Execute and administer HR process: recruiting, onboarding, retention, training and development, performance management, transitions, data management
    Manage payroll administration in full compliance with each country’s statutory requirements and Our Client’s requirements.
    Oversee and ensure compliance with local labor laws and compliance requirements
    Maintain HR and Admin. handbook and contracts
    Provide local context to annual benefits benchmarking and admin. compensation programs
    Assist in the planning, preparation and provision of training on HR related topics.
    Manage employee relations: build and foster connections with local staff to understand their circumstances and their needs
    Engagement: teambuilding activities and recognition programs.
    Ensure employee transitions are handled professionally, sensitively, are in compliance with labor laws and properly documented.
    Establish and maintain relationship with local labor lawyers for guidance as needed on labor law matters.
    Office Management and Admin. Coordination (50%)
    Oversee internal communications and provide team updates on our organizational Intranet for the East Africa region.
    Implement employee security plans, policies, and practices
    Ensure that employee records are up to date
    Coordinate IT needs and training with IT in CAM
    Other duties as assigned