Human Resources Officer - Catholic Relief Services – USCCB, Kenya

Human Resources Officer at Catholic Relief Services – USCCB in Kenya - Jobs and Vacancies

Catholic Relief Services – USCCB is the official agency of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for relief and development overseas. CRS supports programs in over 100 countries and works through local partners.

We are seeking suitable persons to fill the following position in response to the drought crisis in the country.

All candidates require technical competencies in the respective areas, experience in emergency programming, willingness to travel and live in field locations and a commitment to work with and support partners of CRS many of whom are Catholic institutions.

Human Resources Officer

Ref. 2011/29

Purpose: The Human Resources (HR) Officer assists with the administration of the day-to-day operations of the human resources functions and duties in Dadaab.

Summary of the Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• The HR Officer carries out responsibilities in some or all of the following functional areas: employee relations, training and development, benefits, compensation, overall administration support and employment.
• The HR Officer liaises closely with the National Kenya HR Department, department leads and staff within the Dadaab sub-office providing a customer focused and effective HR support service to achieve the organization goals and objectives.

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

• Diploma in Human Resources; degree preferred
• Excellent computer skills, including Word and Excel in a Microsoft Windows environment
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of various employment laws and practices
• Experience in administration of benefits and other HR programs
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Skills in database management and record keeping
• Able to exhibit a high level of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism.
• Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Ability to gather and analyze information skillfully
• Ability to work with people from diverse background.

Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the below mentioned by September 7, 2011.

Residents of Dadaab region are strongly encouraged to apply.

Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
P.O. Box 49675, GPO 00100
Nairobi

E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org

Note: Please indicate the Reference Number of the position you are applying for on the ‘email subject’ and the envelopes for those using postal address.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.