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Thursday, October 10, 2013

Human Resources Coordinator, Africa - ChildFund International


Job Description
ChildFund International works in 31 countries, assisting approximately 17.8 million children and their family members. Our distinctive approach focuses on working with children, throughout their journey from birth to young adulthood, as well as with families, local organizations and communities globally to create the environments children need to thrive. What began in 1938 as a modest effort to sustain orphanages has evolved into a global force working for children.

Today, we have a strategy that reflects boldness and ambition similar to that of our founders which is rooted in a renewed clarity of purpose and grounded in an extended view of children’s potential to not only survive and improve their own lives but to thrive as leaders of positive change for others.

Within ChildFund International, The People & Culture Unit is tasked with the huge responsibility of attracting, rewarding, retaining and developing a unique talent pool to meet the ever growing ChildFund International Business needs. We have an opportunity for a Human Resources Coordinator (HRC) for the Africa Regional Office to be based in Nairobi (Kenya), or Addis Ababa (Ethiopia).

Duties/Responsibilities
  • Responsible for coordination of recruitment program to include vacancy management, application and selection process
  • Responsible for coordinating new staff on boarding and orientation; provide information to staff members on their employment conditions and entitlements, including on-entry briefings, staff records management and filing
  • Ensures that all contractual services (staffing, consultancies and other services) are in compliance with local labor laws and organizational HR policy; responsible for regulatory compliance for expatriate staff(i.e., work permits, visas) and administration
  • Responsible for staff leave tracking, planning and documentation in line with organizational policy for national and expatriate staff
  • Responsible for regional office administration (logistics, travel) and implementation of global HR practices that support the global strategy
  • Track and update the Africa RO Staff Census; maintain electronic personnel database and provide information required on staff for planning and administration purposes
  • Conduct preliminary Job grading for Regional HR Manager’s review and approval, determines eligibility for salaries, entitlements and benefits according to approved RO scale, confirm NO benefits while applying staff regulations, rules, and other official provisions with consistency
  • In coordination with Regional HR & IO, track renewal of regular staff contracts, and facilitate approval for renewals in a timely manner
  • In coordination with Regional HR and IO, responsible for the design and administration of local adaptation of organizational HR policies, information dissemination and compliance  
  • Responsible for documentation of staff disciplinary process in order to ensure compliance with organizational standards.
  • In coordination with Regional HR & IO, provide consultations for employee grievance program, ensuring issues are managed within organizational policy and local labor regulations. 
  • Responsible for human resources information systems data management, end-user system configuration, and reporting (NO/RO/IO) requirements.
  • Assist Regional HR & IO, in administration of job management program (job classifications, salary structures, etc.) assist in tracking NO participation in gathering compensation and benefits data to inform review and implementation of competitive rewards programs.
  • Responsible for implementation and coordination for organizational performance management process; ensure annual goal setting, routine performance feedback for staff, year-end appraisals completion and Regional/IO reporting


Required Skills

  • Demonstrated cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability, including the ability to build collaborative relationships internally and externally with sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, social and political issues.
  • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude and focuses on result for the client(s).
  • Demonstrated openness to change and ability to manage complexities and remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
  • Good understanding of local employment laws and other government statutory requirements
  • Highly analytical and organized, with high degree of initiative, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Prior experience with Human Resource Information Management systems (data management and reporting)
  • Proficiency in relevant computer applications (spreadsheet, database, accounting operations software, project management software, presentation software)
  • Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and cross-cultural skills


Required Experience
  • 4-6 years’ experience as a human resource professional, preferably in a multi-cultural environment
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English (French or Portuguese a plus)
  • College degree in human resource management, organizational development or relevant discipline, local HR certification preferred.

All offers of employment are made contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable background and reference checks.  ChildFund International is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children.



Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
                                                                                                                                                                          
ChildFund International is proud to be an EEO/AA/M/F/D/V employer

Job Location
Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

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