USAID Human Resources Specialist Jobs 2021 – Kenya NGO Jobs. USAID Kenya looking for “Human Resources Specialist”. Applicants with a degree in Bachelor Degree may apply on or before 14th Dec 2021.
When the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) was created, it brought together several existing foreign assistance organizations and programs. Until then, there had never been a single agency charged with foreign economic development, so with the passage of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (pdf) by Congress, U.S. foreign assistance activities underwent a major transformation.
USAID Human Resources Specialist Jobs 2021
The USAID has published a job vacancy announcement on 3rd Dec 2021 for qualified Kenyans to fill in the vacant post of Human Resources Specialist to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United States Agency for International Development (USAID) |
| Position | Human Resources Specialist |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Bachelor Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Five years |
| Application Deadline | 14th Dec 2021 |
USAID Job Vacancy 2021
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- The HR Specialist assists the Executive Officers in managing the American personnel program, including USDH, US and TCNPSCs. The HR Specialist will review, interpret, and apply USAID personnel policies and procedures as they pertain to the American Services portfolio and will disseminate relevant information thereof accordingly. The incumbent assists the Supervisory Executive Officer in managing the USDH bidding and assignment processes, overall position and personnel management and policy guidance, and liaison with HCTM/Washington and Embassy/OHR.
- The Specialist oversees the assistance rendered to newly assigned personnel before and after their arrival at Post, advises on post protocol, Mission specific privileges, employee services (i.e., housing) and employment related benefits. S/he coordinates with the Embassy on matters relating to notifications of arrival and departure, provides guidance and policy interpretation to employees on all relevant matters affecting their assignments, performance evaluations, leave and retirement policies, health benefits and insurance allowances.
- The Specialist works closely with the Executive Office Travel Team to coordinate and manage the arrivals and departures (in- and out-processing) of Mission expatriate staff. This responsibility includes preparing and processing Arrival Notices, Inter/ Intra Mission Transfers, Departure Cables, and Check In/Check Out in liaison with the US Embassy Customer Service Center, HR Immigration Services, USAID Travel Team , and Embassy contracted travel agency staff. S/he also provides advice and guidance on travel allowances and entitlements for employees and their dependents.
- The HR Specialist manages the Seasonal Hire Internship program and coaches and mentors the HR Assistant (Protocol, American Services, Statistics and Data Management) and the HR Assistant (EFM) on the entire American Services employee life cycle and the HR Assistant (CCN Employee Relations) on NSDD-38 and USPSC contracting.
- The HR Specialist directly manages the NSDD38 approval process for USAID/KEA and USAID/Somalia. This includes close coordination with the Embassy OHR and Management, liaison with HCTM/Washington, and Africa Bureau in processing and implementation of organizational restructuring to reflect changing Mission objectives and priorities. The HR Specialist will prepare all briefing documents specific to workforce planning and projected workforce numbers combined with NSDD-38 requirements for senior level Agency personnel up to the SDAA and DAA levels within the Management and AFR/AMS Bureaus during on-going Agency and Mission-wide rightsizing directives.
- The incumbent prepares and submits NSDD-38 approval requests (increase / decrease) for U.S.-based positions following the Standard Operating Procedures. S/he works closely with the Africa Bureau AMS in processing NSDD38 applications and subsequent follow up and prepares and finalizes the outgoing SMART Cable with the Chief of Mission approval decision.
- The Specialist maintains and updates NSDD-38 status reports and tracking sheets for USAID/Kenya and East Africa Mission, USAID/Somalia Mission and the Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance initiatives.
- The HR Specialist will manage and administer the Missions short-and long-term staffing plans and support the recruitment, contracting, on-boarding and orientation for USPSC-OH, USPSC-LH and TCNPSC employees. The incumbent is responsible for PSC contract management including procurement planning, award management, and post-award administration.
Position in Organization:
- Country: Kenya
- City: Nairobi
- Source: US Agency for International Development
- Type: Job
- Career category: Human Resources
- Years of experience: 5-9 years
- Posting date: December 1, 2021
Qualification:
- A four-year Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Management/ Administration, Law, Psychology, Sociology, Communications, or other Social Science related field from an accredited University is required.
Experience:
- At least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional-level work experience in a human resources management team at an International Development Organization, Non-Governmental Organization, Donor Agency or Embassy is required. At least 2 years of experience working with and performing HR metrics and analytics and managing HR or organizational data.
How to Apply USAID Human Resources Specialist Jobs 2021
- Register in MyJobs InKenya at www.myjobsinkenya.com
- Qualified Current USG Employees: Attach an updated curriculum vitae/resume (no more than five pages), a copy of your most recent Performance Evaluation Report, and copies of all relevant certificates. Scan and attach all the documents as one attachment and upload to MyJobsInKenya.
- External Applicants/Not Current USG Employees: Attach an updated curriculum vitae/resume (no more than five pages) and copies of all relevant certificates. Scan and attach all the documents as one attachment and upload to MyJobsInKenya.
- Note to Applicants:
- Applications must be received by the closing date and time specified in Section I, item 3, and submitted through myjobsinkenya.com as stated in Section IV.
- Submissions will only be accepted through www.myjobsinkenya.com. Late and Incomplete applications (those that do not contain the applicant’s most current and up to date detailed CV and relevant education certificates) will not be considered for the position. The closing date for receipt of applications is indicated above.
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.**
- USAID provides equal opportunity and equitable treatment for employment of all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status or sexual orientation.**USAID DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING) AND DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.**
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| Official Website | www.usaid.gov |
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