Vacancy Announcement Human Resources Officer, Somalia Organization Adeso: African Development Solutions www.adesoafrica.org Position title Human Resources Officer (HRO) Reporting to Human Resources & Admin Manager Working with Adeso HR Department – Somalia Field Staff Programme/Duty station Badhan, Bosaso Duration One (1) year Renewable Starting date Immediate ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT Adeso is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organization. At Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive. Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy. For the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. Currently, Adeso has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan. Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development. POSITION SUMMARY The person must be able to project a professional Organizational image through in-person and phone interaction and will be a full-time member of the Adeso staff, working with the team in Garowe and other field offices in Somalia, and reports and works closely with the Human Resources Manager. POSITION PURPOSE The purpose of this position is to ensure smooth, efficient and effective day-to-day human resource administration across Badhan and Bosaso in line with Adeso Human Resource Management and policy guidelines. Adeso Headquarters – Kenya P.O. Box 70331-00400 Nairobi, Kenya M: +(254) 710 607 378 T: +(254) 20 800 0881 [email protected] Adeso – USA 1250 24th Street NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20037 M: +1 (202) 510-4137 T: + 1 (202) 467-8348 [email protected] Adeso – UK CAN Mezzanine 49-51 East Road London E1 6AH T: + 442072508269 M: +44 7745 034395 [email protected] SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES           Advertise open positions and handle the recruitment activities of Badhan including interview arrangement, preparation of appropriate documents and liaising with candidates as instructed. Inform job applicants of their acceptance or rejection for employment; Arrange and monitor induction for all Badhan and Bosaso staff; Maintain the Badhan and Bosaso staff database (currently on Excel) and personnel files; Inform management of contract end dates, probation dates, Performance Review dates and ensure contracts database is up-to-date; Maintain master calendar of training and needs assessments; Ensure proper close-out, handover and exit procedures for outgoing staff; Ensure that standard Adeso forms etc. are made available to the field; Monitor dates relating to balances of annual leave and sickness absence and advise staff accordingly; Ensure employee medical records are up-to-date and that arrangements are made for any medical treatment required. This includes ensuring that staff have current National Hospital Insurance Funds cards; Process insurance claims on behalf of staff and ensure that all relevant policies are up-to-date. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS        Degree in Social Sciences or equivalent; Three years HR/Admin experience with an NGO; Substantial knowledge of Somalia employment law/labor laws and immigration procedures; In-depth understanding of HR ethics, including professionalism and confidentiality; Flexibility and the ability to multi-task, with a willingness to assume a range of unanticipated assignments; Excellent IT skills, including experience with MS Word and Excel; Willingness to travel to all Somalia offices. APPLICATION PROCESS This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional. If you would like to join this dynamic team, please submit your application to [email protected], quoting the position in the email subject matter, by Friday 29th May 2015. Each application should be addressed to the Human Resources Manager and include the following:   An updated CV; and An application letter which should include cover letter, remuneration requirements and contact information for three work-related referees. Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Adeso is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on one's background, beliefs, gender or sexual orientation.