HR Officer (National Position)

Assignments and tasks
In collaboration with Regional HRM and Country Representative:
 One will responsible in preparation of contracts, letter of offer and related
documentation for national staff.
 Overall responsible for preparing monthly payments for each employee according
to the local labor regulations.
 Provide correct data for payment of healthcare insurance, NSSF, NHIF, NITA and
PAYE for national staff under AVSI contract.
 Overall responsible for registering annual leave, sick leave, compassionate leave,
etc. in the personnel files.
 Checking and monitoring attendance records
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 Responsible for monitoring and follow-up of Human Resource related issues in
AVSI Field Offices and keeping all the original personnel files both for
employees in Nairobi and Field Offices.
 Focal point for national staff matters in Kenya including monthly update of
project allocations and responsible for the proper filing and follow-up of the staff
time sheets and check them for conformity with instructions.
 Follow up all the documents of AVSI expatriate staff (Leave, work permit, and
registration of Medical Officers and taxation)
 Focal point for legal labor issues related to AVSI employee.
 Participate in staff recruitment process.
 Identify and propose suitable and relevant short-term training courses for national
staff.
 Assist in the Performance Evaluation Appraisal and Report.
 Participate in HR coordination meetings, weekly (every Monday) and once a
month at a general level;
 Participate in the organization of events related to departments and beyond;
 Collaborate in the proper functioning of the AVSI structure in the country or in
the specific work area;
 Participate in the mid-term and final (annual) evaluation process provided by
AVSI as evaluated;
 Perform other necessary tasks related to the role and requested by the Supervisor.

 A bachelors degree in Human resource management or Strategic planning.
 Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft dynamics 365 will be an added
advantage
 5 years’ experience as a Human resource Officer in a similar setting.
 Wide knowledge of the governing Acts and regulatory bodies.
 Knowledge of regulations governing expatriate operations in Kenya.
 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

High level of integrity and honesty
 Compassionate, and respectful of all people
 An eye for detail