Human Resource Manager

AAH-I, an international non-profit making agency that implements health and development projects in Africa seeks to recruit a Human Resource Manager for its programmes implemented in South Sudan, Uganda, Zambia, Kenya and Somalia. The position will be based in  the regional office in Nairobi.

Required Qualifications:

• A Masters  degree in HRM and  Strategic management

• Business Administration Degree

• Additional training in labour laws

• At least 5 years experience in a similar or a higher position

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional with a strong commitment to AAH-I's mission. If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please send your application letter and resume torecruitke@actionafricahelp.org to reach us not later than 19th April  2013. For more details on AAH-I‘s work please visit our website at www.actionafricahelp.org

Job objective:

1. Responsible for a diverse workforce within the region, to facilitate the achievement of organizational objectives.

2. Responsible for general methods, procedures, policies  and regulations of personnel management and Human resources development programs.

Expected Service:

1. Managing the Human Resource and Administration functions of the organization in a manner that ensures there is a conducive working environment, a skilled and motivated workforce that facilitates the achievement of the objectives of the organization and that the organization is in compliance with employment legislature in its different countries of operation.
2. Implement a Performance Management System within AAH-I that will provide accountability to all staff and to ensure that this accountability is with reference to the donor project implementation requirements.
3. Ensure that the performance management system focuses on real-time monitoring and evaluating improvements in operational performance at field level in terms of impact, coherence, timeliness, relevance, outcome, effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability against the stated objectives of the donor. This will inform the objectives and activities of AAH-I at the regional level.
4. Put in place and regularly review and update succession plans that ensure the continuous availability of internal candidates, to fill vacancies within the supervisory and management grades.
5. Develop and manage talent recruitment process, review and assist with salary review processes, and plan and conduct new employee orientation.

Output:

1. Analysis and report on individual staff performance
2. Result-based performance management planning and assessment tool used
3. The existing job descriptions refined so that they are clear, defined, rational and consistent for each staff.
4. Developed benchmarks and monitoring systems for:

• Effectiveness of Coordination Management
• Improved identification of need
• Enhanced programme planning and implementation
• Improved monitoring and information management.