When you work with ChildFund International, you will continuously raise the bar by doing more, doing it better, measuring your progress and communicating your results so that others are inspired to join us in our efforts.”
THIS IS A LOCAL POSITION.
SUMMARY
Responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership to the human resources, procurement and administrative functions of the national office.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the adaptation and implementation of organizational policies, procedures, and systems for the management of human resources, administration and procurement
Serve as Advisor to the National Director and SMT on updated laws and regulations governing NGOs in the areas of HR, and administrative matters and take initiatives to ensure national office compliance
Functional leadership for the development of security policies, guidelines and standard operating procedures for national and area/field offices
Responsible for management of organizational equipment (vehicles, office machines, etc.) and facilities, to include maintenance oversight/coordination, insurance negotiation and management and budget development
Ensures compliance with all legal employment obligations in line with existing local labor and other related laws; ensure that Code of Conduct, child protection, whistle blower and conflict of interest policies are updated, communicated to and observed by all staff
Responsible for oversight and leadership in national office recruitment strategy, in consultation with the National Director, confirm appointments and ensure optimal candidate selection
Leadership and oversight for employee relations programs; ensure compliance with employee grievance, disciplinary and performance management programs and policies
Provide leadership and direction for the implementation of remuneration programs and policies, provide oversight for analysis and recommendations for benefits and compensation related budget initiatives; ensures staff termination and severance administration/calculations are within policy and legal requirements
Build the capacity of national office, affiliates and partners HR and Administration teams by ensuring staff is receiving the necessary competence through training and capacity building initiatives, individually or in groups
Responsible for development and management of annual administration budget
Custodian of all organizational policies and procedures
Required Skills
8 - 10 years experience in an office administration and or/ human resources capacity, preferably in a multi-cultural environment
Demonstrated prior experience in a management role
Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English and Swahili; fluency in French, Spanish or Portuguese an added advantage
Excellent understanding of office administration practices and contract negotiation
Must be computer literate
Excellent planning, organizational and problem solving skills
Ability to prioritize, multiple task, work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
Strong confidentiality ethic, demonstrate flexibility, and versatility in adjusting to changing environments and requirements as necessary
Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including the ability to build collaborative relationships internally and externally with sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, social and political issues
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
College degree in business administration or relevant discipline or equivalent relevant work experience
The application deadline date is June 2, 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
EOE M/F/D/V
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