Bilingual HR Officer

Closing date (Geneva time zone):31-12-2019

Duty station:Nairobi

Country:KENYA

Duty station status: Family Duty Station

Accompanied status: Accompanied

Duration:1 year

Category of Staff: National Staff

Grade: Not applicable

Vacancy No:REST_HR00062

Background

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with 190 member National Societies. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.

Organizational Context

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC or “the Federation”) is the world’s largest volunteer-based humanitarian network. The Federation is a membership organization established by and comprised of its member National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Along with National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the Federation is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The overall aim of the IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” It works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises. The Federation is served by a Secretariat based in Geneva, with regional and country offices throughout the world. The Secretariat is led by the IFRC Secretary General and provides the central capacity of the Federation to serve, connect, and represent National Societies. The Secretariat’s focus includes providing support to the IFRC governance mechanisms; setting norms and standards; providing guidance; ensuring consistency, coordination, and accountability for performance; knowledge sharing; promoting collaboration within and respect for the RCRC Movement; and expanding engagement with partners. The Secretariat’s headquarters is organized in three main business groups: (i) Partnerships, including Movement and Membership; (ii) Programs and Operations; and (iii) Management. The Secretariat has five regional offices as follows: Americas (Panama City); Africa (Nairobi); Asia and Pacific- AP (Kuala Lumpur); Europe (Budapest); Middle East and North Africa-MENA (Beirut). The position of Bilingual HR officer is based in the Africa Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya with fields visits in Francophone countries.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the HR Africa Manager and as part of Africa HR Team, the position incumbent is responsible for support on the implementing and advancing HR projects related to work force and staff wellbeing.

He/She maintains ongoing relationship with the Regional and Global HR team as well as with client groups and offers operational support whenever required.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Recruitment, Selection and Placement

• Support, implement and administer the effective and timely recruitment processes in the hiring, developing and retaining the best talent to support the strategic human resources needs of the Africa Region

• Promote equity, transparency, and consistency in the selection process

Work force planning

• Under the supervision of the line manager administer the end of contracting for all types of staff

• Under supervision of line manager and in liaison with regional focal points follow up on e-boarding programmes in the region

• As contract management focal point under supervision of line manager and liaison with regional Hr focal points, review national staff contracts for accuracy and alignment with the local labour laws within IFRTC countries of operations.

Capacity Building and Staff Development

• In coordination with the relevant unit heads, implement timely and effective staff learning and development programmes

Relationship Management

• Monitor staff/management issues and support/advise management and staff as appropriate to improve the relation and resolve the issues.

• Focal person in charge of staff wellbeing

Risk Management

• Ensure Compliance by all client groups to all Standard Operating Procedures( SOP) in activities related to workforce planning and staff welfare with all systems and procedures to ensure consistency, integrity and accountability within the set quality standards in the stream of work; ensure implementation of audit recommendations, advice on corrective measures and establish relevant controls

• Maintain safe and secure filing system for workforce planning and staff wellbeing Human resource documents

Lateral Relationships

• Ensure effective working relationships with unit colleagues, with client groups at all levels within the Africa region and at Geneva Secretariat level

Education

University degree in HR

Professional qualification in HR and registered with a professional HR body (IHRM)

Post Graduate qualification is an added advantage

Experience

3 to 5 year’s relevant professional HR practice

Experience of facilitating recruitment and on boarding processes

Experience of working for the Red Cross and red Crescent

Experience working with government and international non-governmental organisations, authorities and agencies

Experience of handling confidential information

Experience handling employee relations matters

Knowledge, skills and languages

Self-supporting in computers (Windows, spread sheets, etc.)

Diplomacy skills

Skills in training and developing staff

Advance HRIS

Language

Fluently spoken and written French and English

Competencies and values

Communication, Collaboration and Teamwork, Judgement and Decision Making; National Society and Customer relations;

Willing and able to travel whenever required for work purposes.

Self-motivated with good judgement and initiative

Advanced verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Creativity and Innovation, Building Trust

Special consideration: The job involves dealing in confidential matters and requires discretion always

Comments

The Federation is an equal opportunity employer.