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Human Resource Administration Assistant

Reference No. 1114

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international Non Governmental Organization.

In MSF Spain Somalia mission we are currently recruiting for the position of a Human Resource Administration Assistant, based in Nairobi with regular field visits to our projects in Somalia.

Main Objective of Position

The HR Admin Assistant is in charge of HR administrative issues for international and national staff working for MSF Spain’s Somalia mission (with staff based in NBO & in Somalia).

S/he assists the HR Coordinator through specific tasks and responsibilities.

Responsibilities and Tasks
  • HR administration, such as employment contracts, salary payments & social contributions, staff leave follow up
  • Follow up on the legal frame and HR policies
  • Support of the HR administrators in our projects in Somalia
  • Recruitment & introduction of new staff
  • International staff administration
  • Information management & archiving/ filing for HR related issues
Required Skills

Education: Desirable degree in human resources administration, business or administration related studies

Experience: Essential working experience of at least two years in similar jobs Desirable
experience with MSF or other NGOs

Languages: English & Somali essential; Swahili highly desired

IT Knowledge:
  • Computer literate in the MS Office package & Internet
  • Familiarity with the HR software Homere and/ or Fastpay is an asset
Personal Qualities:
  • Good knowledge of Somali context and culture
  • Excellent communication skills both in writing and speaking
  • Flexible, high intercultural competence
  • Patient, calm, diplomatic
  • Good team player, very good organization skills, ability to set priorities
  • Service minded, proactive & initiative
All applicants should send an application letter (explaining relevant experience and motivation), CV, recommendation letters and relevant certificates to the

Human Resource Coordinator,
MSF Spain Kenya,
P.O Box 52837, 00200 Nairobi

or per email msferecruitment@gmail.com: please state the reference no. 1114 in the subject line of the email.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Closing date: 27.3.2011, 17:00hrs.

Foreseen starting day: asap.