Human Resource Manager

Adeso, formerly known as Horn Relief, is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organization. At Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive. Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.

For the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. At present, Adeso has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan. Our current donor portfolio includes the European Commission, USAID, SIDA, CIDA, UNICEF, and the Government of Netherlands, among others.

Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.

POSITION PURPOSE

Adeso is seeking a qualified and committed individual to join its team as a Human Resource Manager for all operations in Somalia. The position is based in Badhan, Sanaag Region with frequent visits to Country’s field offices. The Human Resource Manager is expected to develop and lead Human Resources practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce. The overall objective of the position is to provide practical, consistent, and proactive support, direction and advice to other managers on HR procedures, policies, best practices, employment rewards, benefits, and legislation to facilitate in achieving the objectives and targets of the organization. The Human Resource Manager will ensure strategic use of human resources and maintain functions such as employee compensation, recruitment, personnel policies, and regulatory compliance. She/he will provide day to day advice and support that would provide efficient Human Resources function to staff and management in the Adeso programs.

SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Human Resource manager will undertake a number of duties and responsibilities, including:

1) Supervision and Management of staff • Provide direction and supervision of HR/Administration staff, including preparation of job descriptions, monitoring and providing feedback on performance, and providing coaching for performance results. • Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of HR/Administration staff.

2) Policy and Employment Law Implementation, Interpretation and Enforcement • Developing, reviewing and revising HR policies in compliance with changing or new legislation. Study legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends. • Briefing new managers on the policies and procedures as well as legislative/labor law changes. • Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts, and providing pragmatic and consistent guidance and advice to managers on performance and other human resource issues. • Coordinating with other department heads and field officers to ensure consistency in interpretation and application of HR policies.

3) Strategic Employee Management

Perform human resource management work relating to recruitment, hiring, orientation, compensation and benefits, performance management, capacity building, and transitions (i.e., promotion, transfer or separation). • Recruitment: Develop TORs, advertise position, short list candidates, interview candidates, conduct reference checks and advise successful/unsuccessful candidates, and prepare contracts for new hires. Ensure that all vacancy bulletins are circulated to field offices and that standard Adeso forms are made available to the field. • Orientation: Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives. Arrange and monitor induction for all staff and ensure that meetings are arranged, objectives met and that feedback is obtained. Ensure that the induction pack is maintained and kept up to date. • Capacity Building: Work with managers and Human Resource point-persons in the field to build their confidence and capacity to carry out their human resource management duties. • Personnel File Management and Contracts Administration: Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates, Leaves etc. • Compensation and Benefits Management: Payroll administration, liaising with Coordination team on salary levels for existing and prospective staff consistent with organization market conditions and policies. Administer and keep information on benefits and compensation packages up-to-date. Analyze and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements. Administer compensation, benefits and performance management systems. • Performance Management and Staff Development: Oversee integrity of performance management process, including utilization of relevant forms, and ensure appraisals are conducted on a regular basis and completed in timely manner. Analyze training needs to design employee development, and build up a database of global training providers; provide information to the field and arrange attendance at training courses. To produce an annual Program Training Needs Analysis based on Performance Management reports received. Monitor the training budget and if agreed to administer Staff Training Development Fund (If any). • Personnel Transitions: ensure proper documentation to support promotions, transfers and separations. Ensure completion of handover and conduct exit interviews with outgoing staff to identify reasons for employee separations.

4) Staff Welfare • Liaise with legal advisor on employee grievances, interpretation and compliance of labor laws, disputed vendor contracts, etc. Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations. • Analyze statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and turnover and develop recommendations for improvement of organization's personnel policies and practices. • Conduct risk assessments on staff health, safety and security issues.

5) Organizational Development • Serve as a member of the Coordination Team to advise and implement decision of senior management; • Serve as member of the Audit Committee implementing organizational responses to audit management letters; • Serve in acting capacity in absence of the Director.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field. • Master’s degree in Human Resource Management or Business Administration and Post graduate technical training is an added advantage. • 3-5yrs HR/Administration experience with an NGO. • Substantial knowledge of Kenyan and Somalia employment law; and immigration procedures in relation to obtaining work permits. • Ability to influence and persuade senior management level. • Ability to travel frequently in Somalia and work from different Adeso offices as needed. • Pragmatic problem-solving skills. • Articulate communicator and ability to interpret and explain written and statistical data to a wide range of audiences. • High standard of attention to detail. • Solid commitment to employee service. • Ability to convey difficult and challenging information to managers. • Ability to manage time and prioritize work. • Computer skills – word, outlook, Excel and email etc. • Ability to occasionally travel to Somalia-Field Program • A strong commitment to diversity issues, equal opportunities and capacity building.

How to apply:

This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional. If you would like to join this dynamic team, please submit your application to jobs@adesoafrica.org, quoting the position and reference no. in the email subject matter, by 14th June 2013.

Each application should be addressed to the Human Resource Manager and include the following: • An updated CV (maximum 3 pages); • An application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact information for three work-related referees. Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Adeso is an equal opportunity employer.