Human Resource Volunteer/Intern at HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya

Vacancy Number HRTK/V-HR/5/2018

Job Summary

HIAS seeks to recruit an intern/volunteer who will assist in the implementation of Human Resource Practices, which will provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture, which emphasizes on; personnel empowerment, productivity, goal attainment and ongoing development of a superior workforce.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the performance of human resources management work relating to recruitment, performance management, leave management and capacity building
• Assist in the advertisement of positions, short listing candidates, interviewing candidates, conducting reference checks and providing feedback to successful/unsuccessful candidates.
• Assist in coordination with other project heads and field officers to ensure consistency in interpretation and application of HR policies.
• Assist in conducting new employee orientation/induction in coordination with the heads of department to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
• Assist in preparing for staff meetings when required
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Job Specifications

Completion of an Undergraduate Degree or a Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution of higher learning

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of the labor laws in Kenya.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Solid organizational skills as well as the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast paced multi – tasking humanitarian environment.
• Strong writing and presentation skills with ability to communicate well within and across diverse groups and perspectives.
• Unquestionable level of integrity
• Knowledge of Computer Applications such as Ms-Access, Ms-Excel and Ms-Word