Human Resources Officer

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a leading Africa-based, African-led, international research institution headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. APHRC conducts policy-relevant research on population, health, education, urbanization and related development issues in sub-Saharan Africa.

We seek to recruit a Human Resources Officer. The position will be based in Nairobi and will also support HR processes in other areas in sub-Saharan Africa. This is a temporary appointment.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Participate in talent acquisition, on boarding, development and retention; manage the processes for application for work permits, duty exemptions, visas etc. for expatriates;
• Participate in the development, review and implementation/enforcement of HR policies and procedures;
• Maintain employee records and keep them confidential;
• Manage leave records;
• Prepare reports and presentations on HR-related metrics;
• Support the implementation of HR initiatives;
• Organize for team building events;
• Support audit processes; and
• Manage staff welfare schemes and initiatives.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelors in Human Resources Management or relevant field.
• Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) or Higher Diploma in Human Resource.
• 3-5 years’ post-qualification work experience as a HR Officer, preferably in an NGO.
• Knowledge of Kenya labor laws.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment.
• Familiarity with any Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) software.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to multi-task and have a flexible work attitude.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English, knowledge of French language will be an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, juggle tasks and meet strict deadlines.

This position is classified under Nationally Recruited Positions (NRP) Grade V in our scales.