Human Resource Consultant at Ongoza

HR Consultant Job Responsibilities

• Please note other responsibilities may be required based upon the growth of Ongoza.
• Establish a results-based, quantitative performance management system
• Establish a regular means of internal training for professional development, using current team members as teachers
• Build a mechanism for continuous improvement within our HR system, including employeemsurveys and a mechanism for turning recommendations into action. Ensure it can be operated by current Ongoza staff.
• Establish a contract appraisal and renewal system
• Provide consultation and dispute resolution services to Ongoza team members
• Implement a staff welfare and wellness program to include counseling, work-life balance, and other related matters
• Establish recruitment processes and procedures, and assist in interview processes
• Maintain current and up-to-date HR files and databases
• Consolidate and update the Ongoza HR Manual to reflect field-wide best practices
• Advisement on complex HR personnel issues

Qualifications for the HR Consultant Job

• Ongoza is looking for candidates who are experienced, proactive, and passionate about Ongoza’s mission, and who demonstrate the flexibility to work in a fast-paced start-up environment.
• Must have five or more years experience in a similar position building modern datadriven human resource systems in Kenya. Must be a member of the Institute for Human Resource Management.
• Must be familiar with technical HR and workflow software systems.
• Must be able to effectively read and interpret information, present numerical data in a resourceful manner, and skillfully gather and analyze information.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Experience working with youth and entrepreneurship programs a preference
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (Swahili a plus)