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Monday 26 August 2013

HUMAN RESOURCE & ADMIN ASSISTANT

The DRC Kenya Program seeks to fill the following position to be based in Dadaab Refugee Camp.
Based in Dadaab Refugee Camp
The focus of the role will be to provide support in the various human resource functions and office administration.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Focal point on issues related to HR in the Dadaab Field Office
  • Coordinate all recruitment at field level in liaison with relevant Sector Heads
  • Conduct staff induction for newly hired faculty and staff in the field office
  • Assist in developing, maintaining, archiving and auditing HR and administrative systems
  • Maintain the R&R schedule and leave tracking for field staff
  • Act as liaison between DRC and different service providers
  • Focal point for work related travel needs (flight/taxi/vehicle bookings, etc.)
  • Qualifications, Experience & Skills Required:
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management or other discipline with a concentration in HR from a recognized institution with at least 1 year relevant experience in a HR department
  • Computer skills in Ms word, excel, Internet is paramount
  • Good organizational skills and record keeping (attention to detail is critical)
  • High level of confidentiality and discretion
  • Able to work in a multicultural environment and demonstrate respect for diversity

Please note that the above positions are on a 1-year contract with possibility of extension.
DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability committments.
All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html)
All DRC staff must be committed to the Red Cross Code of Conduct, as well as the Humanitarian Accountability Partnership Standard in Accountability and Quality Management. Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications which should include a 1-page cover letter clearly stating their motivation and qualifications and a CV not longer than 4 pages. Applications should include contact details of three professional referees.

One referee must be the applicant’s most recent manager. Applications should be sent to: drcjobs@drckenya.org and have the subject heading of the position that is being applied for. Deadline for receiving applications is 2nd September, 2013. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.