Jobs at Habitat for Humanity International

Purpose of the outcome assessment

The Terwilliger Centre seeks to conduct an outcome assessment for interventions on alternative certification and accreditation schemes and linkages of construction laborers to construction markets. To understand.

• The job path of certified artisans (fundis) benefiting from the Housing Construction Labour Programme and those not benefiting.
• Factors influencing fundis employment by formal employers, homeowners among other employers.
• The incentives influencing homeowners to seek services from certified and experienced fundis, and how to enhance quality housing construction services accessed by homeowners.
• The impact of activities conducted to support market linkages of housing construction labourers and how this affects the labourers’ income, job quality, quality of houses built, and contributes to systemic changes.
• Document lessons learned and effective strategies in implementation of the construction services.

Scope of the work

The consultant will be expected to cover the following.

• Conduct desk literature review on construction services in Kenya focusing on the policies that support construction labour services and professional development.
• Conduct interviews with professional construction services providers, government officials, artisans, developers, technical training institutions, HFHI staff, among other housing construction services sector actors.
• Prepare presentation slides and facilitate stakeholder workshop to disseminate the results.
• During the inception, in consultation with the selected consultant, Habitat will agree on the specific geographic locations/cities in Kenya for the study.

Expected Deliverables

The consultant will be responsible for ensuring data integrity and study completion within agreed timeline. Key expected deliverables include:

• An inception report elaborating the study design methodology and data collection tools.
• A field report that presents the success of the data collection process.
• Two draft reports on study Key findings.
• A validation session of key findings with key TCIS and construction labour sector stakeholders.
• A summary insights report of the validation session.
• A detailed final full & abridged versions of the report.
• Electronic version of the raw data collected from the assessment.

Consultancy Management

• The main contact for this assignment will be the Housing Construction services lead supported by the MEAL Senior Specialist in Kenya. The project logic and other programmatic information will be shared with the successful consultant.

Timelines.

• The successful consultant and Habitat will agree on the schedule of assessment and implementation. This assessment will be for 12-weeks.

Eligibility

The Selected Consultant(s) Will Have

• A Masters degree in social sciences, research, behavior change or labour related field.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in research and evaluation work in development sector.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting studies and evaluation of construction labour workforce and programs and exposure working with affordable housing programmes.
• Understanding of the construction labour landscape in Kenya and experience of market-based systems.
• Demonstrated experience conducting qualitative and quantitative study approaches.
• Experience and capacity to convene strategic housing labour stakeholders in Kenya.
• Company/Consultant (s) has presence in Kenya.
• Safeguarding and Data Protection

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JOB PURPOSE

• Under the direct supervision of the Human Resource Manager, the HR Intern will support and assist the Human Resources Manager in the day-to-day management of HR functions at Habitat for Humanity Kenya National Offices.

DURATION OF INTERNSHIP: UNTIL 30 JUNE 2024 with possibility of extension based on funding availability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support in recruitment processes, including advertisements, consolidating applications, interview invitations, coordinating the interview & selection process e.t.c
• Support in orientation and onboarding processes for new staff
• Assisting with staff welfare and issues as requested
• Assist in monitoring the expiry of staff contracts, end of probation and advise the HR Manager and Line Managers/supervisors on time.
• Assist in managing HR documentation, including employee records, contracts, policies generate regular HR data and reports such as leave utilization.
• Assist in conducting periodic personnel file audit, maintenance of up-to-date files for all staff and ensure that personal document for new and existing staff are maintained confidentially both electronically and physically.
• Assist in managing the training calendar and ensuring that trainings are on schedule.
• Assist in coordinating the staff separation processes.
• Support in employee engagement activities and events.
• Assist with benefits administration tasks, such as enrollment, claims changes, and inquiries.
• Assist in conducting research on HR best practices and contribute ideas for process improvements.
• Support any other HR initiatives and assignments as may be assigned by the supervisor.

KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES / INDICATORS

• Timely filling of positions.
• Efficient & effective onboarding of new staff to ensure smooth integration.
• Efficient management of staff records/documentation
• Timely follow up on HR functions, reporting & feedback

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration with specialization in Human Resources and be a registered member of IHRM with good standing.
• Certified Human Resource Professional Course (CHRP) foundation level
• IT proficient (proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of HR principles, best practices, and working knowledge employment laws.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of full-cycle recruiting.
• The ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• A person of integrity
• Possess a Certificate of good conduct

EXPERIENCE

• Not more than 1-year prior work experience within a fast-paced HR environment with familiarity of human resources procedures and practices.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Willing to uphold Christian principles of HFH Kenya
• Ability to work long and odd hours, including weekends
• Confidentiality
• Honesty
• High levels of integrity

Closing date

19 Apr 2024