ICIPE Human Resources Assistant Jobs in Kenya

icipe is a world-class research centre with a mission to alleviate poverty by ensuring food security, improving health, protecting the environment and building the capacity of researchers and communities across the

developing world through the application of insect sciences. Employing more than 500 national and international staff, icipe is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya with outposts in Ethiopia and on the shores of Lake Victoria in western Kenya.

icipe has a proud reputation and history of delivering world-quality science that has made
crucial contributions to African food and health policy, delivered development outcomes to rural communities, and has been at the forefront of building Africa’s biological research capacity.

The Centre’s research activities span the African continent with partnerships linking research organisations, not only across Africa, but also the globe. In addition, more than 100 graduate students and a number of postdoctoral fellows contribute to icipe’s research portfolio annually.

icipe seeks to recruit a Human Resources Assistant. The position is tenable in Nairobi at the icipe Duduville campus. The position is for an initial fixed-term of 2 years, renewable, based on performance and availability of funds. This is a nationally recruited position. A competitive compensation package will be offered to the right
candidate. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

The position is responsible for administrative and logistical support in the management of icipe recruitments
(managing the e-recruit portal, facilitating the 360-degree probation evaluations for professional staff and Level 5 support staff, and supporting the processing of contracts for visiting scientists, consultants and hosted institutions).

Specific Duties

Provide administrative and logistical support to the Unit’s recruitment function, and ensure all processes are well managed.

Manage the e-recruitment module of HRIS:

Posting all adverts into the job dashboard;

Screening

and long-listing all applicants.

Contact applicants to facilitate attendance of interviews.

Organise interviews in liaison with the Associate Human Resources Manager.

Facilitate 360-degree evaluations of all professional staff and senior support staff.

Carry out the administration and scheduling of interviews, and the inviting of candidates for interviews.

Take minutes at interviews, circulate them and assist in all follow up actions, to ensure final closure of the respective recruitment.

Assist with processing of contracts for visiting scientists, consultants, and hosted institutions.

Requirements/Qualifications

Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognised institution.

Two (2) years’ work experience in human resources management, with emphasis on the recruitment function.

Written and verbal communication skills

Good administration and computer skills.

Other Desirable Attributes

Attention to detail.

Organisational skills.

Time management skills.

Ability to work within tight deadlines under minimum supervision

Reporting

This position reports to the Associate Human Resources Manager.

How to apply

Applications will be accepted up to 4th May 2018. Interested applicants should submit: (a) a confidential cover letter, (b) detailed CV with names and addresses of 3 referees (including e-mail addresses, fax numbers),
and (c) a statement illustrating suitability against the listed qualifications/competencies /abilities and skills.

For more information and job application details, see; ICIPE Human Resources Assistant Jobs in Kenya

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