Start date: ASAP
Location: Country headquarters (Kisumu)
Manager: Kenya Country Director
Background: GiveDirectly is driving a re-evaluation of the assumptions underlying international philanthropy with a provocative model: we deliver donations directly to the extreme poor and let them decide what to do with them. This approach builds on two converging trends: the rapid spread of electronic last-mile payments solutions in the emerging markets, and the large body of experimental evidence showing that direct transfers are as or more cost-effective at reducing poverty than more traditional, top-down approaches. GiveDirectly’s field operations utilize state-of-the-art technology and business processes to deliver transfers securely, efficiently, and transparently. Our unorthodox approach – allowing the poor, and not the donor, to choose where they invest – has prompted debate in the popular press and among policy makers. GiveDirectly has been featured on NPR’s This American Life, and in Foreign Affairs, The Economist, and The New York Times. It was named one of the Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Finance by FastCompany, one of the 25 Most Audacious Companies byInc., and one of GiveWell’s top-rated charities for 4 years running.
Overview: The Human Resources Manager (“HRM”) will play a key role in sourcing and managing talent within GiveDirectly’s growing field organization. The HRM will build robust protocols to support rapid on-boarding of staff and cost-effective monitoring of ongoing performance. The role will allow GiveDirectly to meet ambitious growth targets by enabling commensurate expansion of the team and accompanying HR systems / policies. The HRM position will award exceptional communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a deep interest in building and scaling GD’s organizational culture and values.
Job Description:
Talent management
- Assist with candidate screening, including resume reviews and coordination with candidates
- Assist with on-boarding of new staff, including orientation on HR manual and benefits / payroll set-up
- Assist with salary benchmarking exercises
- Over time, streamline recruitment processes and help to build relevant candidate pipelines
- Assist with professional development training and planning
Admin and record-keeping
- Facilitate benefits provision and coordinate with insurance providers
- Maintain up-to-date personnel files
- Oversee leave management and staff timesheets
- Answer staff questions related to HR policy and assist with disciplinary actions
Performance management / tracking
- Assist in designing systems for regular performance tracking, including links to payroll where appropriate
- Provide administrative support during review cycles, including scheduling and updating system to reflect changes in title / compensation
- Assist Country Director to identify professional development opportunities / initiatives for staff
Organizational culture building
- Take the lead on implementing activities and events oriented around team-building
- Assist in brainstorming initiatives to codify and promote GD’s culture and values
Desired Qualifications:
- Strong interest in and passion for personnel management and building a best-in-class organization
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Exceptional communication skills, including ability to navigate challenging HR situations that involve complex inter-personal dynamics
- Capacity for motivating and building consensus across a large team
- Proficiency with MS Excel and Word
- Strong ownership mind-set and ability to work in a self-directed manner
- Fluent English and Kiswahili
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are Kenyan Citizen or eligible to work in Kenya and you meet the above qualification. Kindly apply through this link https://givedirectly.recruiterbox.com/jobs/fk06f2o/
