Danish Refugee Council Jobs in Kenya
Danish Refugee Council Human Resource Jobs in Kenya
ResponsibilitiesEnsure open, transparent and effective recruitment processes ensuring adherence to DRC policies;
Prepare advertisements for vacant positions and placement in relevant media;
Assist in shortlisting process of job applications;
Schedule, organise and participate in interviews;
Conduct reference checks for successful candidates;
Coordinate the settling of new staff through liaison with the Administration team;
Maintain full documentation of the recruitment process and update the recruitment tracking sheet on weekly basis.
Resourcing for international/regional roles and supporting countries in the recruitment process.
Support in recruitment and contracting of consultants.
Prepare staff contracts
Monitor staff contract’s expiry dates and liaise with relevant managers for action;
Monitor probation reviews; ensure probation objectives are set for new employees and probation reviews are completed on timely basis.
Maintain personnel files ensuring completeness and adherence to highest level of confidentiality;
Maintain the HR Staff list database of employee information and maintain quarterly API reports;
Maintain leave schedules, updating and computing leave balances on weekly basis;
Maintain timesheets, tracking and updating on monthly basis
Processing of work permits for international staff ensuring international staff has valid work documentation.
Provide assistance to staff and supervisors on HR issues.
Actively participate in departmental plans and activities;
Carry out any other tasks as may be assigned from time to time for smooth operation of the HR department;
Qualifications
Bachelor degree in Human Resource Management or Higher National Diploma in Human Resources.
Minimum four (4) years experience within HR environment in a similar role.
Previous work expereince with international NGO is an advantage.
Knowledge and understanding of Kenyan labour law and Immigration procedures.
Demonstrated ability to form effective working relationships with people at all levels of the organisation.
Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally.
High level of integrity and able to maintain highest level of confidentiality
Competence in handling situations with tact and diplomacy
High proficiency in MS Office.
Must be registered with IHRM
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 19th October, 2017
For more information and job application details, see; Danish Refugee Council Human Resource Jobs in Kenya Jobs in Kenya
Danish Refugee Council Resilience Project Coordinator Jobs in Kenya
Responsibilities
Coordination of the COFREP Consortium comprising of two INGOs and one LNGO;
Spearhead and oversee the implementation of the Community Flood Resilience Project (CFRP) in Kakuma
Supervise and provide management, leadership and technical support to the CFRP partners in Kakuma
Represent CFRP in Kakuma and liaise with national and county government authorities as well as international and national NGOs in Kakuma
Ensure CFRP visibility in Kakuma through sharing of information on CFRP work with stakeholders, attend and participate in community meetings as needed
Strengthen communication channels and networking with local authorities and any other stakeholders; ensure good relations are maintained
Review
project progress reports with work plans and budget spending and give early recommendations and updates to Team Steering Unit (TSU) on deadlines met and burn rates
Regularly monitor project implementation, related expenditure, and periodic reporting
Ensure proper understanding and compliance to donor grant policies by all CFRP partners through constant coaching and mentoring of staff
Oversee administrative, human resources, logistics, and fiscal management of project operations
Prepare and submit progress reports and other reporting material to the Area Manager, TSU and other senior staff; assist in preparation of quarterly and bi-annual reports
Prepare, monitor and review CFRP partner action plans
Build a united and cohesive team and facilitate staff development through identification of gaps in staff performance and identification of opportunities for staff development
Ensure, in consultation with finance and logistics assistants – that all local expenditure is accounted for and proper records are kept of all cash movements as per DRC finance and procurement procedures
Ensure universal standards (CHS, Sphere) are upheld and the project meets DRC accountability framework standards
Qualifications
Relevant Advanced or Bachelor degree level qualification e.g. Agriculture, Environment and Community Resilience, Agricultural Engineering, or other fields related
Sustainable Livelihoods and Resilience;
At least 5 years of work experience in at management level with extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of Drought, Flood and Livelihoods Resilience programming;
Proven experience in management of consortia and partnerships;
Excellent proven leadership, team-building, and negotiation skills;
Proven experience in training using participatory adult learning methodologies in dry land farming and flood management systems
Excellent report writing and documentation skills in English
Self-motivated to remain updated with new flood trends and technology, willingness to learn latest resilience techniques
Ability to set up systems and procedures and to ensure effective implementation;
Demonstrated communication and presentation skills;
Previous work experience with refugees and in the ASAL areas of Kenya is an added advantage;
Striving for excellence: focus on reaching results in a fast paced environment
Collaborating: lead initiatives and processes by involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
Taking the lead: take ownership and initiative while setting high standards
Communicating: listen to other stakeholders and staff; and you communicate concisely and persuasively
Demonstrating integrity: act in line with DRC’s vision and values.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 19th October, 2017
For more information and job application details, see; Danish Refugee Council Resilience Project Coordinator Jobs in Kenya
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