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Applications are invited for the following position:
HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER (HRO), USAID FAHARI YA JAMII PROJECT –
AD/4/44/22 – (1 POST)
The Project
The University of Nairobi has received funding from the United States Agency for International
Development (USAID) to support implementation of the Kenya Health Partnerships for Quality
Services (HIV, FP/RMNCAH, Nutrition and WASH) in Nairobi and Kajiado Counties through the
USAID Fahari ya Jamii Project. For successful implementation, the Project seeks to
competitively fill the above position.
The Position
This is a full-time position based in Nairobi.
Job description
The HRO is responsible for the management of human resource function for Fahari Ya Jamii
Program. The HRO is a key partner providing advice primarily in the areas of employee relations
and programs and interpretation of policies and procedures. He or she is the primary subject
matter officer on all phases of staff onboarding, contracting management and performance
management. Duties include but are not limited to recruitment and contracting of project staff,
salary negotiation, preparation of all types of contracts, contract modifications, contract close
outs and other general personnel actions. He or she is responsible for ensuring compliance to
USAID and University of Nairobi human resource policies, rules, regulations and systems in a
timely, responsible, documented, accurate and confidential manner. The HRO will report to the
Programme Management Specialist.
Job specifications
At a minimum, the HRO will have:
A Master’s or a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business
Administration, Organizational Development, Social Science or a related field;
Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) years of experience, Master’s degree and three (3) years of
experience.
Relevant experience supporting or leading Human Resource for international donors,
preferably USG or relevant experience in Public Institutions supporting international
donor projects.
Member of IHRM or any other relevant professional body.
Terms of appointment
This a position whose tenure is one (1) year contract renewable based on performance and by
mutual consent. The salary is negotiable depending on the level of education and work experience.
NOTES
1. Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates and curriculum
vitae (CV) giving details of their qualifications, experience and three (3) referees, as well as
indicating their telephone and e-mail contacts.
2. Applications and related documents should be forwarded through applicants’ Heads of
Departments, where applicable, and be addressed to the Director, Human Resource, University
of Nairobi.
3. Applicants should state their current designations, salaries and other benefits attached to those
designations.
4. The application letter must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement.
5. Late applications will not be considered.
6. Applications should be emailed to recruit-hroufjp@uonbi.ac.ke as one file in PDF.
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2022
THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.
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