Senior Human Resource Manager

VSF Germany is an international Non Governmental Organization, providing humanitarian aid and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of importance. In the region, VSF Germany implements activities in southern Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and Ethiopia.

With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, food safety but also with developing the capacity of communities and governmental institutions or initiating peace and conflict resolution we work towards food security and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities.

Due to the expansive growth of the organization within the Region, VSF Germany would like to recruit a Senior Human Resource Manager in charge of Kenya & Somalia Human Resource Function.

The position is based in the regional office, Nairobi with frequent travels to the Respective Field Offices.

Overall Responsibilities:

• To contribute to the development of the HR strategy and lead on the delivery of the Human Resource business plan.
  
• To ensure that the Human Resource functions proactively supports the respective country offices to achieve their objectives.
  
• To lead, develop and motivate an effective and professional HR team. The incumbent reports to the Head of Administration and Human Resource.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the country HR units ensuring that they are clear about expected standards of performance motivated and developed to provide professional HR services.
  
• Ensure that effective and appropriate HR Policies and Procedures are in place which meet legal requirements, best practice and organizational objectives
  
• Ensure that Country Representatives, Project Managers and staff receive effective and appropriate advice and support on the adherence and interpretation of HR policies and procedures
  
• Continually review, monitor and support progress against the HR action and objectives and ensure that staff and budget resources are appropriately allocated and deployed
  
• Ensure that effective communication mechanisms are in place giving way for consultation, and commitment of staff and Managers.
  
• Pro-actively evaluate HR metrics and make recommendations to improve organizational effectiveness
  
• Conduct regular salary and benefits surveys to align organization with market trends
  
• Develop mechanisms to monitor the effectiveness of Human Resources and produce regular reports on key HR performance indicators to ensure service delivery is consistent and in line with agreed standards.
  
• Ensure that effective learning and development, recruitment and health and safety strategies, procedures and policies are developed, implemented and monitored.
  
• Manage and monitor the effectiveness of service level agreements between VSF Germany and external contractors for HR Services in the respective countries.
  
• Develop & monitor staffing budgets.
• Oversee payroll administration, for both countries
• Manage and lead HR projects and initiatives ensuring that implementation is achieved on time and within the budget.
• Ensure the performance management exercises are conducted and plan for implementation
• Compile monthly management reports all on key output areas

Qualifications, Experience, Attributes & Skills required

• A University Degree in Business Administration or Social Sciences.
• Postgraduate degree in Human Resource Management highly desirable
• A minimum of 5 years experience in a generalist or senior Human Resource role.
• Team leadership experience preferred.
• Payroll administration experience
• Knowledge and experience working with Humanitarian and development International Organizations.
• Excellent computer knowledge, managerial and report writing skills.
• Up to date knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
• About 3 years experience of leading and managing people, (Somalia context)
• Experience in organizational development, change management and process improvement.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills and integrity.
• Ability to influence senior management, establish and maintain collaborative partnerships and provide thought leadership.
• Ability to initiate and drive change.
• Must be a strong, decisive and results oriented leader.
• Proficiency in ICT and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV to: postal address or via email address given below.

Indicate the Applicable Job Title on the Subject or Envelope & Location.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Closing date for receiving applications is 2nd September, 2011, on or before 16.00hrs.

VSF Germany, Piedmont Plaza, Off Ngong’ Road, 2nd Floor,
P.O Box 25653, 00603 Nairobi, Kenya

Email: admin_hr@vsfg.org