HR & Administration Coordinator at The Fred Hollows Foundation

Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Manager Finance & Administration, the HR and Administration Coordinator is responsible for providing high standards of operational HR advice and support for people managers within our Kenya Program. Working as part of the broader operations team, you will identify and oversee the effective implementation of Administration and HR systems that effectively support our operations, offering expert advice to managers on all aspects of people management and administration systems in line with local employment legislation and practice.

Essential criteria includes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management.
• At least 5 years’ experience in Human Resources Development in a complex work environment preferably in the NGO sector.
• High sense of integrity and confidentiality.
• Should be a team player, positive change manager and result-oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly, coupled with ability to influence, advice, and train on human resource issues.
• High energy with strong desire to achieve and proven capability of working under pressure and deadlines.
• Strong abilities to build relationships and manage multiple stakeholders’ interests.
• Open- and cross-culturally minded.
• Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication of English.
• Knowledge of Kenya labor laws and HR practices.
• Acquaintance with Kenya labour laws, various regulations and statutory law.
• Must be an active member of IHRM.
• Preparedness to undergo a police check for working with children.

This is an exciting time to join The Fred Hollows Foundation Kenya as we seek to deliver even greater impact and enhance our ability to accomplish our vision.