Established in 1959, The Kenyan Section of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ Kenya) is a non-governmental, non-partisan, not for profit making, membership organisation registered in Kenya. With a membership drawn from the Bar as well as the Bench, it is a National Section of the International Commission of Jurists whose headquarter is in Geneva. It is however autonomous from the ICJ Geneva.
Job Description
- Provide oversight and quality control over recruitment procedures, including screening, interviewing, reference checks, and job offers;
- Head all human resource functions in the office, including staff induction and orientation, maintaining and updating personnel files, and hiring and terminating employees;
- Ensure employment policy structures with regard to job descriptions, salary scales, benefits, diversity, and training. Conduct periodic surveys within local markets to benchmark competitive staff compensation packages;
- Oversee staff performance management policies, including annual and midyear 360 and probationary evaluation processes;
- Serve as the key internal point person for employee labour relations and personnel mediation in the event of inter-office disputes;
- Oversee research, drafting, and updating of employee policy and procedure manuals; staff bios; and staff orientation binder;
- Research, negotiate and renew with the procurement team all office suppliers pertaining to personnel benefits, such as medical insurance and pension;
- Identify periodic skills development or in-house training opportunities for staff;
- Ensure a healthy and robust office environment to promote staff growth, wellbeing and productivity.
- Promote a healthy spirit of teamwork and communication within the ICJ Kenya team through regular meetings and exchange of information.
- Promote employee wellness and employee retention through creative benefits.
- Oversee the day-to-day administration processes and operations for effective service delivery.
- Provide executive support to the office of the Executive Director
- Provide leadership in the maintenance of an up-to-date members’ register pursuant to the Societies Act.
- Provide leadership in the submission of the organisation’s annual returns with the Registrar of Societies.
- Prepare documentation for Annual General Meetings
Qualification/Knowledge/Experience/Skills:
- A bachelor’s degree in human resource management or business management administration (a master’s degree will be an added advantage)
- At least ten years’ previous work experience in human resources administration (experience in the non-governmental sector will be an added advantage)
- IHRM Membership
- Extraordinary initiative, creativity and capacity to think strategically
- Excellent interpersonal skills, diplomacy, verbal and written communication skills
- Integrity, confidentiality, and professional discretion essential
- Appreciation of difference, diversity and human rights values in the workplace
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide array of people with diverse backgrounds throughout the sector
- Performance review methods and techniques
- Staff training, development and recognition
- Knowledge and understanding of human resources best practices, including the ability to interpret and apply policies consistently in the context of problem-solving
- An understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures
- Technologically competent, experienced with database systems, including the ability to operate spreadsheets and word processing programs at a highly proficient level
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