Christian Aid is a
UK based organization partnering with others to end poverty in Africa. At the
heart of this vision is transformation of the lives of people who live in
poverty, empowering them to have a brighter future. With a diversity of
contexts, cultures and practices, combined with a highly varied portfolio of
programmes spread over 15 countries, the Africa Division offers an enriching
opportunity for a HR professional to contribute their expertise to eradicating
poverty and fighting social injustice.
We are seeking to recruit a HR professional to join a small
HR operational team to offer technical support to a number of country
programmes in Africa.
Reporting to the Regional HR Manager for Africa, you will
work within a global HR team to provide prompt, professional and sound guidance
to country offices, ensuring adherence to Christian Aid policies, compliance to
labour law and best practice. You will consistently and proactively deliver a high
quality HR service and contribute to the successful achievement of our
overarching strategy, Partnership For Change.
In this role, you will provide support to managers and
country HR staff on all HR related operations including, but not exclusive to,
recruitment and selection, induction, employee relations, reward management,
performance management, exit management and ensuring effective management of
employee data. You will also contribute to the improvement of HR processes to
continually improve the HR team’s efficient service.
To be successful in this role, you will need to be
confident, approachable and adaptable. You will need to demonstrate an
appreciation of organizational corporate objectives and be adaptable to
organizational culture. You will also possess demonstrable experience of
providing excellent customer service on a timely basis to meet business needs
and openness to learning in particular in relation to the diversified labour
contexts in Africa.
You are qualified to degree level with a qualification in a
HR-related discipline or the equivalent HR experience coupled with a sound
knowledge of Employment Law as well as HR best practice.
Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers
to the following questions: Using the guidance notes may help you formulate
your answers.
Delivering results
Please tell us about a time when you had to make
recommendations to a team or make a decision to take a certain course of action
after analysing HR related data and other information from a range of sources.
Strive for improvement
Describe a time when you made positive suggestions for a way
forward despite being faced by challenges from others.
Building partnerships
Tell us of a time when you had to establish and maintain
excellent working relationships with a wide range of internal and external
contacts and networks.
We value the contribution each person makes to the success
of our organisation. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards and
benefits and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
Current and valid permission to work in the country of
location is required.
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the role profile (40 KB pdf)
To apply for this post, please download an application pack
and email your completed International application form to: nairobirecruitment@christian-aid.org quoting
the reference number given below.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted and that only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job reference: RHAE/1013/LG
Closing date: 12 noon (UK time) Wednesday 27 November
2013
Interview date: To be confirmed
Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this
in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the
community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual
orientation, religion or belief.
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