Save the Children NGO Temporary HR Assistant Jobs in Nairobi

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.



We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.


We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.


Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office.


We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.


Role Purpose:


The position of HR Assistant is responsible for providing quality and efficient HR support to the Somalia/Somaliland Country Office team based in Nairobi and field teams in accordance with SCI policies and practices.

He/she will be responsible for maintaining and updating the HRIS including the HR database, filing system, employment and contractual records


Contract Duration: 6 Months

Location: Nairobi


Qualifications and Experience


  • Degree or Diploma in Human Resources
  • At least two (2) year's HR experience in a similar role within a busy context
  • Extensive experience in working with HRIS systems or other IT platforms
  • Good spoken and written English and Kiswahili
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
    and the ability to work in a multi-cultural context
  • Ability to plan and priorities work
    High level of confidentiality and integrity
  • A good understanding of HR operations
  • Knowledge of current local employment legislation
  • Computer literate.


    Desirable:


  • Experience in working with online HR information systems

  • Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document. To see a full a job description, please visit our website at

  • We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

  • Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy

  • Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.

  • Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents


    How to apply

    Interested candidates should apply online by 25th July, 2018


    For more information and job application details, see; Save the Children NGO Temporary HR Assistant Jobs in Nairobi


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