PI Regional HR Officer Jobs in Kenya
PI Regional HR Officer Jobs in Kenya
About PI Protection International (PI) is an International NGO that contributes to the improvement of the protection of human rights defenders (HRDs) throughout the world. PI provides tools to develop HRDs’ capacities to manage their own security as their struggle against impunity and work in favour of human rights and democracy in their respective countries or regions.
PI seeks to contribute to a situation where HRDs are recognised as legitimate actors for social change and to an environment where they can exercise their right to defend universally accepted human rights.
Protection International has its global office in Brussels, but primarily works where protection of HRDs is needed. PI has long-term presence in several countries of Africa, Asia and Latin America. Under its Global Strategy 2019-2023, PI is gradually transforming into a network of Hubs, establishing regional offices that work in a flexible manner across several countries.
PIA’s mission is to increase agency for Human Rights Defenders (encompassing both women and men Human Rights Defenders - HRDs) and contribute to the creation of safe spaces for HRD.
It does so by developing comprehensive protection approaches with HRDs. Our program helps defenders build their capacities in order to manage their protection effectively, to encourage those that have a duty to protect them to fulfil their obligations, and to convince other individuals and institutions with a stake in the protection of HRDs to maximize their positive contribution.
Protection International Africa always works in partnership with defenders.
General Objective of the position
Contribute to PI’s overall effort to mainstream human resources management practices within PI Africa. The key purpose and function of this role will be to implement HR procedures in Africa Hub (both Kenya, DRC & Tanzania) aligned with PI GT standards while, whenever needed, adapting them to the country offices Labour regulations.
The post holder will also serve as a resource person for our teams in the field that may require support in the area of human resources management, contributing to ensure consistency in PI work culture/standards in PI offices in Africa
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide advice to Africa management and Hub Director on human resources matters based on countries’ labour regulations.
Provide general support in the area of human resources management for our teams in the hub, contributing to ensure consistency in PI work culture/standards in PI offices in Africa, based on GT standards, and in close collaboration with the HR Adviser in the GT
Ensure implementation and compliance with PI Policies, particulalry in relation to Internal Rules & Regulations for each Country Office, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Anti-Corruption Policy, Security Policy & Policy for Protection from Harassment, Abuse, Exploitation & Discrimination
Ensure correct implantation and compliance with all PI HR SOPs and templates (from recruitment to exit)
Conduct recruitment processes for Africa Hub (Kenya, DRC & Tanzania)
Promote staff training initiatives and dedication to
staff development in close collaboration with PRTU & the HR Adviser
Assist PI managers to properly define the tasks of different job holders and when necessary re- orient and revise job descriptions
Provide advice on workload management monitoring the psychosocial risks associated with PIA’s work, and designing plans to recover people suffering from fatigue and to prevent burn out
Organize team building activities for Africa Hub (Kenya, DRC & Tanzania)
Support the regional director to conduct staff appraisals and maintain staff files
Conduct relevant research and report on emerging employment, compensation and benefits trends in the region and particularly in the Countries with an established presence (Kenya, DRC & Tanzania)
Support the staff of the different PIA country offices and advice the regional director on best HR practices; and to maintain a conducive working environment for optimum utilisation of staff talents and strengths
When required, provide support to Management in the preparation of a variety of reports, including for donors and Board of Directors
Provide support on HR related administration as necessary
Job Requirements
Education
Relevant university degree in Social Sciences, BCom or Law
Required Masters’ Degree in Human Resources Management
Experience
Minimum 5 years of Experience in HR Management roles
Experience in international settings dealing with several countries’ Labour Laws
Preferred previous experience in INGO sector
Preferred previous experience in salary benchmarking analysis
Skills & Knowledge
Employee relations management
Support & training to managers in the management of teams
Highly organised/time management
Advanced skills in computer productivity applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Enthusiastic, self-starter who is able to work autonomously, under pressure, in decentralized teams, and think outside the box.
Demonstrated capacity to orally communicate clearly and effectively to a wide range of – expert and non-expert audiences.
Languages
Required fluently English & basic French (both spoken and written).
How to Apply
If you meet the above skills requirements and are interested in applying for this position, please:
Send your CV and cover letter, in English, by 13th April 2021 to
recruitment.africa@protectioninternational.org , mentioning Regional HR Officer in the subject line.
Include your name in the file name of your application documents, e.g. Maria_Smith_CV.doc.
Submit names and contact details of three references together with your application. Do not attach any certificates or references at this stage of the recruitment process.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will remain posted until a qualified candidate is selected. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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