Human Resource Officer (HRO) at University of Nairobi

Job description

HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER (HRO), USAID FAHARI YA JAMII PROJECT - AD/4/44/22 - (1 POST)

The HRO is responsible for the management of human resource function for Fahari Ya Jamii Program. The HRO is a key partner providing advice primarily in the areas of employee relations and programs and interpretation of policies and procedures. He or she is the primary subject matter officer on all phases of staff onboarding, contracting management and performance management. Duties include but are not limited to recruitment and contracting of project staff, salary negotiation, preparation of all types of contracts, contract modifications, contract close outs and other general personnel actions. He or she is responsible for ensuring compliance to USAID and University of Nairobi human resource policies, rules, regulations and systems in a timely, responsible, documented, accurate and confidential manner. The HRO will report to the Programme Management Specialist.

Job specifications

At a minimum, the HRO will have:

• A Master’s or a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Social Science or a related field;
• Bachelor's Degree and five (5) years of experience, Master's degree and three (3) years of experience.
• Relevant experience supporting or leading Human Resource for international donors, preferably USG or relevant experience in Public Institutions supporting international donor projects.
• Member of IHRM or any other relevant professional body.

Terms of appointment

This a position whose tenure is one (1) year contract renewable based on performance and by mutual consent. The salary is negotiable depending on the level of education and work experience.