Current Opportunities at World Vision Kenya

Purpose of Position

• To provide effective coordination and technical support in Talent Acquisition/Recruitment’s end–to–end processes to contribute to the measurable improvement of the well-being of vulnerable children and communities in Kenya.

Major Responsibilities

Recruitment & Selection

• Lead overall recruitment processes and ensure timely and quality recruitment and selection processes are carried out.
• Coordinate the development of workforce plans
• Promote Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) throughout recruitment processes
• Provide regular and updated information on recruitment status using the recruitment tracking tool
• Ensure data accuracy and compliance with recruitment metrics.
• Conduct market research and coordinate materials for career events.
• Assist in sourcing candidates through social media and other channels.
• Develop and maintain relationships with potential candidates.
• Identify opportunities for improving recruitment processes.
• Ensure achievement of World Vision’s diverse staffing needs by providing proactive sourcing; accountable, transparent, and focused recruitment processes; and expert support to hiring managers
• Provide technical guidance to the hiring managers in the development of job descriptions and ensure that proposed jobs are subjected to hay evaluation and are aligned to the approved WVK structures. 
• Coordinate and guide the selection process including short listing and interviewing candidates
• Conduct candidates screening in accordance to the WVK Polices
• negotiate pay package for successful candidates and extend employment offers to successful candidates
• Provide timely updates to the Hiring managers and P & C teams to ensure smooth staff orientation and induction.
• Ensure timely management of recruitment related conflicts and disputes
• Provide timely reports i.e.  recruitment plans, interview reports and recruitment status reports.

Employee Contract Management

• Administer employment contracts, ensuring that appointments, contract renewals, contract extensions.
• Coordinate changes in employee movement including acting appointments, promotions transfers, deployments, special appointments, to ensure timely appointments and advise payroll accordingly.
• Track respective Grants Cycle and ensure timely staff contracts renewals and extensions and non-renewals are effected.
• Ensure compliance of Contract management process with employment legislation to avoid litigation.
• Ensure completeness and correctness of staff data on People & Culture Information Systems and conduct periodic reviews to ensure that errors are maintained at 0%
• Provide accurate and timely contracts management status reports.

Work Force planning & Grants Acquisition

• Collaborate with Directors to ensure timely development and implementation of Work Force Plans
• Provide recruitment technical support during the Proposal development/ grant acquisition process to ensure that proposed grants have the right structures, staffing levels and Job Descriptions that meet the required standards.
• Identify and analyze staffing needs from the Work Force Planning and the Grants Acquisition process and collaborate with line managers for strategic prepositioning of staffing capacity.
• Develop and ensure updated pool of qualified candidates

Collaboration & Networks

• Actively participate in roll out of P & C initiatives
• Participate in committees and taskforces, as assigned
• Participation in HR Inter agency workgroups and other Networks

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Professional experience

• A minimum of four years’ experience in human resources
• Experienced in recruiting, interviewing and conducting job evaluations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and familiarity with HRIS systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Required Education & Certification

• Must have a university degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or related Field
• CHRP will be an added advantage
• A professional diploma in Human Resources Management is required if the first degree is not in HRM
• Must be a member of a recognized human resources professional body with appropriate Certificate of Practice

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Experienced in cross-cultural environment.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations is preferred

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

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Key Responsibilities:

Job Purpose:

• We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated IT Director to lead the Programmatic Solutions team at World Vision International. This role will be responsible for the end-to-end management of our programmatic-related digital products lifecycle, focusing on Salesforce technologies. This role will partner with the programmatic business to enable the measurement and achievement of our Organization's Strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership:  Develop and implement a comprehensive IT strategy for Programmatic Solutions, ensuring alignment with World Vision's strategy.
• Technology Management: Oversee the design, development, and deployment of Programmatic Solutions (including Salesforce Technologies), ensuring they meet the needs of the organization's diverse projects and programs.
• Digital Product Lifecycle: Manage the entire digital product lifecycle, from ideation to retirement, including discovery, implementation, and ongoing operations and support.
• Business Engagement: Act as a strategic IT partner to the Programmatic-Related business units.
• Impact Measurement: Develop and implement frameworks and tools within programmatic solutions to measure and report on the impact of World Vision's projects and programs on communities, ensuring data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Governance and Compliance: Establish and enforce governance frameworks to ensure that all programmatic solutions comply with organizational policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and manage an international, multi-cultural, multi-timezone, and high-performing team of IT professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure reliability, security, and scalability of all Programmatic Solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with key stakeholders, including Programmatic and Strategy leaders and Technology teams, to align Technology and Business goals.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage the IT budget for Programmatic
• Solutions, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Vendor Management: Oversee relationships with external vendors and service providers, ensuring high-quality delivery of services and solutions that support programmatic-related business.

Knowledge, Skill and Experience:

Required Education, training, license, registration, and/or Certification

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field. Or equivalent experience.

Required Professional Experience

• 10-15 years of IT and business/industry experience, with at least 5 years in leadership.
• Proven experience in managing Salesforce technologies and implementing large-scale digital solutions (Salesforce Non-Profit).
• Strong experience managing the entire digital product lifecycle, from ideation to implementation and operation.
• Knowledge of Programmatic-Related business, including DME /Grants Management/Impact Measurement.
• Strong strategic planning and business engagement skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth knowledge of current and emerging technologies, IT governance, and risk management.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and digital transformation initiatives.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as necessary.
• Experience leading Salesforce Technology-related Products, Teams, and Operations.
• Salesforce certifications are highly desirable