Job Description

Job Vacancy: Temporary Human Resources Assistant – Nairobi

RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice.

The organization provides research, development, and technical services to government and commercial clients in more than 75 countries.

The USAID-funded Tusome Early Grade Reading Activity is designed to dramatically improve primary literacy outcomes for approximately 7 million Kenyan children in grades 1–3, by enhancing teachers’ capacity to effectively deliver classroom instruction, improving schools’ access to appropriate books and other learning materials, and providing instructional support and supervision through a network of curriculum support officers.

Position Summary: The Temporary Human Resources Assistant Nairobi will be responsible for the administration of HR activities and initiatives under the TUSOME project in Kenya.

The position holder will work under the general direction of the Human Resource Manager to facilitate efficient and effective HR administration for the project activities and closeout.

Purpose of the job: In consultation with the HR Manager, he /she will dispatch Administrative HR correspondence. Support the recruitment process by carrying out the long listing process of open positions, coordinate written interviews.

Develop and maintain relevant databases and filing systems for optimal management of information and contacts.

In addition, he /she will carry out filing and packaging assignments; support the project closeout activities.

Essential Duties:

• Support closeout activities such as but not limited to notice issuance meeting, letter drafting, clearance support, filing, packaging


• Support the recruitment process by long listing the open positions and coordinating Interview Scheduling as need be.


• Develop and maintain relevant databases and filing systems for optimal management of information and contacts.


• Monitor record of staff leave information to ensure that the project has labor charged accurately.


• Support reference check and documentation process.


• Ensure timely compliance with Social Insurance Law


• Ensure compliance with Local Labor Law

Minimum Required Education & Experience

• Diploma in Human Resource Management or University degree in a related field


• Minimum 1 years of experience in human resources and personnel management.


• Track record of performance excellence meeting targets and objectives


• Experience with USAID-funded projects will be an added advantage

Skills & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of Kenya Labor Laws, Social Insurance and Personnel Benefit Packages


• Excellent interpersonal skills


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and demanding timeframes


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision


• Excellent communication skills


• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Application Process

Note: application to be reviewed on a rolling basis; interested candidates should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae via the link; Temporary Human Resources Assistant – RTI International Careers

or http://m.rfer.us/RTI9Y1BDe

by 21st September, 2021 by 5.00p.m.

RTI International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

*No applicant will ever be asked for any payment either to secure a role with RTI International or as a follow-up to having been awarded a position with RTI International. If anyone ever approaches you asking for any such payment, please immediately email ethics@rti.org

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