AWF is seeking a highly motivated professional to assist with day-to-day administration of the human resources functions.
The Human Resources Assistant will participate some or all of the following functional areas: benefits management, contract management, database/filing management and policy management. This is atemporary three month assignment and will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Responsibilities
- Compile the lists of the organizations HR vendors
- Update all staff contractual benefits including home leave, allowances etc
- Assist in updating and maintaining a detailed benefits schedule for all AWF offices.
- Scan and file all employee contracts and other contractual information as needed
- File hard copies per established formats for the respective employee
- Update information on the Human Resources Information System as necessary
- Ensure that all electronic and physical files are complete and correctly filed
- Sort or classify information according to guidelines such as content, purpose, user criteria, or chronological, alphabetical, or numerical order
- Ensure documents are adequately stored, accessible and safely kept
- Provide administrative support to the HR department on a daily basis
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field; Human Resources, Business Administration, International Business, International Relations. Recent masters graduates in any business discipline are encouraged to apply
- 1-2 years progressive experience in a non-profit organization and/or busy human resources department
- Proven experience in an international context
- Previous experience in database management
- Excellent organizational skills and able to multitask in a fast paced environment
- Ability to provide good customer service with patience and a sense of urgency
- Professional, diplomatic and thoughtful communication skills.
- Strong Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, familiarity with HRIS systems or able to learn
- French fluencyan advantage
- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with the highest level of professional
- Strong problem-solving skills
CLOSING DATE : JUNE 30, 2014
