East African Community Job Vacancy : Human Resource Officer

• Company: East African Community
• Location: Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
• State: Nairobi
• Job type: Full-Time
• Job category: Human Resource Management Jobs in Kenya

Human Resource Officer Job at East African Community

(REF: EAC/HR/2016-17/19)

Grade : P1

Organ : Secretariat

Directorate : Human Resources and Administration

Department : Human Resources

Reports to : Senior Human Resources Officer

Main Purpose of the Job

To implement EAC’s HR policies that select, develop and retain the right staff needed to meet EAC’s Objectives.

Responsibilities for the Human Resource Officer Job

• Work closely with departments, increasingly in assisting line managers understand and implement the EAC HR policies and procedures;
• Providing assistance in hiring process activities such as preparation of vacancy announcements , advertising or posting , check application forms, coordinate the short listing process and prepare documentation for interview processes;
• Coordinate the activities related to employee safety, wellness, health and welfare services;
• Update and maintain database relating to personnel activities such as staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations, classifications , staff skills and establishment ;
• Assist in implementation of employee induction activities, Staff training and development;
• Keep track of changes in salaries and benefits and prepare paperwork needed for monthly payroll and maintain records relating to staff leave and other benefits including processing of leave, home leave passage, education allowances, gratuity, advances, overtime for General Staff, etc;
• Initiate and enter staff records into the HRMIS (INSPIRO) ;
• Produce monthly staffing status reports for the EAC ;
• Perform any other duties as may be required by management.

Qualifications for the  Human Resource Officer Job

• Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations,
• Business Administration, Social Sciences or equivalent.
• Minimum five (5) years relevant experience in a busy HR Office.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, good analytical skills,
• Communication skills, Writing Skills, Editorial skills, Public Relations skills, proficiency in the use of Computers, people management skills, management of diversity, planning skills, supervisory skills, research skills, networking skills.
• Knowledge in the use of a computerized Human Resource Management Information Systems (HRMIS) will be an added advantage.

Terms and Conditions of Service

The above position is tenable for a contract of five (5) years renewable once .

Eligibility for applications:

Considering the current status of quota points per Partner State under East African Legislative Assembly, only Applicants from the Republic of Burundi, and Republic of South Sudan are eligible to apply for the Position of Deputy Registrar Finance & Administration under EALA .

Terms and Conditions of Service

The position of Deputy Clerk Finance and Administration is tenable for a contract of five (5) years renewable once.

Fringe Benefits

The established posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance,transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover.

Education Qualifications

All candidates applying must have qualifications that are recognized by the relevant national accreditation body in their respective Partner State. This condition is applicable for locally and internationally attained qualifications.

All professions that require registration with the specific professional bodies will be expected to do so in compliance with the requirements of their respective Partner States.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the qualification and experience requirements for the above mentioned positions are advised to send their applications, detailed

curriculum vitae, photocopies of academic certificates, names and contact details of three referees, and copy of National Identity Card, or Birth Certificate orPassport showing date of birth. Please quote the respective reference number on both the application letter and envelope. For electronic submission, please quote

the respective reference number on the subject of the email and send to the address given below. Applications should be submitted to the address below not later than Friday, 21 July 2017.

Please note:

You may submit your application either electronically or in hard copy but not both.

Applications which do not: indicate nationality and age; the reference number; or have an application letter attached; have certified copies of 5 their academic degrees and other professional Certificates; or fail to provide three referees will be disqualified. Only qualified candidates will be contacted

EAC Staff Rules and Regulations preclude considerations of applicants above 55 years of age.

Please note that EAC does not require candidates to pay money for the recruitment process. All invitations for interviews will be done in writing

The Secretary General

East African Community

P.O Box 1096

Arusha – Tanzania.

Tel: +255 27 2162100

Fax: +255 27 2162190

E-mail: vacancies@eachq.org

Website : www.eac.int