Peace Winds Japan Administration and HR Officer Jobs in Kenya
Peace Winds Japan Administration and HR Officer Jobs in Kenya
Peace Winds Japan (PWJ) is a Japanese Non-Governmental Organization established in 1996. PWJ has been providing humanitarian and development assistance for people affected by forced displacement and natural disasters in more than 20 countries in the world.
PWJ launched its mission in Kenya in 2012 and has been implementing projects funded by UN agencies and the government of Japan in shelter, WASH and youth development to improve living environments of refuge and host populations while promoting peaceful coexistence and self- reliance in the communities in Dadaab, Kakuma and Kalobeyei.
PWJ is UNHCR partner responsible for WASH, Warehouse, Motor vehicle Service Unit, centralized fleet and fuel management for Dadaab Refugee Camp, Kakuma Refugee camp and Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement.
Job Overview:Reporting to the Area Manager the holder is responsible for giving advice on the transparent implementation of HR strategies, effective delivery of HR services and management of the HR in Kakuma. 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 Area Manager.
The HR Officer shall promote a collaborative, client – oriented approach and contribute to the maintenance of good staff morale in liaison with the Area manager
The incumbent shall reside in the PWJ compound while executing official duties and shall obey and adhere to residential compound regulations
Duties and Responsibilities Office AdministrationPerform day-to-day administrative duties as assigned including receiving of PWJ visitors
In charge of receiving & redirecting of office mails, including organizing for collection of mails from the Nairobi and dispatch of the same.
Maintaining a communication list of all focal persons of agencies operating in Kakuma
In charge of office outlook: cleanliness & organization
Ensuring proper working of office utilities
Maintain absolute confidentiality of all information that he may have access to in the execution of his/her duties
Develop and maintain an accurate and efficient filling system
Travel Arrangements
Arranging flights, transport and accommodation for staff and visitors on travel
Arranging all travel documents for staff and visitors and advising them on all issues that relate to traveling including liaising with the relevant government offices
Ensure all staff are abiding by organization’s travel regulations
Human Resource Management
Participate in the periodic review of the HR policies and procedures recommending changes to the management
Maintain a thorough knowledge of PWJ HR policies and ensure employee adherence to HR policies.
Ensure PWJ is compliant with all employment laws to minimization of legal exposure as part of the general PWJ risk Management.
Ensure staff files are complete, secure and confidential.
Coordinate and ensure compliance to the performance management system timely completion of the annual performance evaluation process and maintain a record of all objectives set by all supervisors
Attend to staff issues in regards to benefits, grievances, disputes and disciplinary cases in conformity with HR policies.
Ensure fair and consistent enforcement of rules and regulations governing the incentive staff in Kakuma operation
Ensure every staff has and have signed a job description detailing their duties.
Talent Acquisition
Coordinate the recruitment processes ensuring compliance to hiring policies and procedures, and that best practice is followed and documented
Vacancy posting in internal and external media as appropriate.
Maintain tracking system of Kakuma operation vacancies and the entire recruitment process and compile monthly report on recruitment.
Participate in recruitment interviews, provide interview outcome summary.
Responsible for staff orientation and on
boarding of all new staff.
Lead the recruitment of Intern and overall implementation of the Internship policy at the Field Office.
Lead the workforce planning process and Support succession planning discussions and implementation of agreed activities at the Field Office
Reporting
Compile updates and HR Management reports.
Periodically review organizational charts to ensure that they are up to date, reflect current staffing levels and payroll and conform to the PWJ policies.
Responsible for maintenance and ensuring monthly reporting through timesheets.
Contract Management:
Ensure all staff have valid and signed employment contracts
Monitor and ensure end of probation evaluations take place and outcomes implemented
Coordinate the exit process and ensure finalization of all procedures within one month.
Facilitate for preparation of employee final dues and termination of benefit enrolments
Close staff records on Timesheets
Staff Learning and Development:
Coordinate development of the annual Learning and Development (L&D) plan
Facilitate all requests for staff training as approved in the Annual L&D Plan
Monitor and produce periodic reports on the implementation of the learning and development Annual Plan including mandatory required internal training.
Required qualifications, skills and experience Education:
Bachelor degree in Human Resources Management or a Bachelor’s degree in business administration and/or a Diploma in Human Resources Management/Business administration.
Experience:
5 years relevant experience in a similar position or as a Human Resources Officer in a busy Organization.
Microsoft Office packages application
Membership certificate of recognized practitioner organizations such as Institute of Human Resources Management (IHRM) is added advantage
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
General Employees Obligations andResponsibilities
The Employer stipulates the right to assign the Employee any other kind of work derived from his/her specialization. In case of urgent work and such like the Employee may be asked to work overtime as well as during public and other holidays.
Adhering to all PWJ’s policies and procedures at all times.
Deliver project objectives within time, resource and budget constraints
Correctness and completeness of given tasks
The Employee takes over the responsibility for all entrusted material or cash. The Employee is obligated to cover all damages or losses caused by his carelessness.
Prompt providing of all relevant information to his/her supervisor
Maintain confidentiality of all information gained from employment within not publicly available
Representing and upholding the values of PWJ at all times
Behave in appropriate manners at all times and in all places
Language Skills
English: professional fluency
Kiswahili: native/advanced
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are cordially invited to send a cover letter (1 page) indicating salary expectation and resume (3 pages) as one pdf document no later than 19 January 2023 to: recruit@peace-winds.or.ke. When applying indicate the title this position on the Subject line. Due to the urgency to fill this position, shortlisting and interviews will be conducted on rolling basis
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