JOB SUMMARY

 Reporting to the Senior Deputy Director of Refugee Operations and the Human Resources Manager, the HR Coordinator is responsible for giving advice to the senior management team and staff of the Program on the transparent implementation of HR strategies, effective delivery of HR services and management of the HR unit in Dadaab. He/she assesses client needs, interprets and applies HR strategy and policies, rules and regulations, establishes internal procedures and provides solutions to a wide spectrum of complex HR issues in liaison with the HR Manager. The HR Coordinator shall promote a collaborative, client – oriented approach and contribute to the maintenance of good staff morale in liaison with the senior management team.   

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

Education:

Master’s degree in Human Resources Management or a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences and a Higher Diploma in Human Resources Management.

Experience:

• 5 years relevant experience in a similar position or as a Senior Human Resources Officer in a busy Organization.


•  Certificate:  Labour Laws and Microsoft Office packages  application


• Membership certificate of recognized practitioner organizations such as Institute of Human Resources Management (IHRM).

Competencies:

• Excellent knowledge of Kenyan labour legislations.


• Proven skills in conflict resolution.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.


• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.


• Excellent People Management skills.


• Demonstrable  behavioural competencies including; Diversity, Proactive -Problem Solving, Stress Tolerance, Collaboration, Coaching, Developing Teams, Planning and Organizing,  Managing Performance for Success and Delegating Responsibility.

WORKING CONDITIONS

 The position is based at Dadaab Main Office (DMO) with frequent movements to Ifo and Dagahaley camps as well as any other extension camps and program sites. This is a none-family working station. Hot weather is prevalent throughout the year with limited basic amenities. Road movement to and from work station to Garissa, as well as inter-camp movement, must be under police escort (Scheduled convoys). Strict adherence to security instructions all the time is a must. It is a six days work station with a compensatory time off according to CTO policy. The incumbent will be required to travel to Nairobi office and perform official responsibilities on need basis.

The incumbent shall reside in the CARE compound while executing official duties and shall obey and adhere to residential compound regulations