Founded in 1980, Médecins du Monde (MdM) is a medical organization that fights tirelessly to defend a fair and universal health system. In France and abroad, Médecins du Monde carries out 59 programmes in some thirty countries, through our advocacy and field work. We are committed to caring for the most vulnerable populations, bearing witness to barriers to access to healthcare, denouncing infringements of dignity and human rights and achieving sustainable improvements in health policies for all.
Médecins du Monde is in the process of registering a new organization in Kenya “Médecins du Monde in Kenya”. The successive episodes of drought and floodings over the last few years drastically undermined living conditions and access to healthcare, particularly for the most vulnerable population groups facing the direct repercussions of global warming. This, along with the deterioration of the regional context in the Horn of Africa, are the reasons behind MdM’s return to Kenya.
MdM’s strategy is to strengthen the resilience of local actors, by:
· Supporting the health authorities to strengthen access to Primary Health Care and Sexual and reproductive health
· Partnering with local NGOs, for engaging the community on activities related to health (with a focus on Gender Based Violence, Female Genital Mutilation, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support …)
· Mobilizing local actors on the elaboration of an emergency preparedness plan for the county
For our program in KENYA,
Médecins Du Monde is looking for A HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR
By taking this role, you will have the opportunity to join a fully new team and participate in creating and designing the policies and processes of a new organization.
Main responsibilities of the position
The aim of the position is to define Human Resources policies for Kenya offices respecting the local context, local legislation and MdM policies and values and coordinate its implementation and deployment in order to provide optimum support to programs.
The Human Resources Coordinator will have to:
- Contribute to the definition, adaptation and implementation of the HR strategy and framework, as well as policies and procedures, while respecting the local context, local legislation and MdM policies and values
- Supervise personnel recruitment and onboarding activities
- Contribute to the definition, adaptation and implementation of the remuneration policy and framework and supervises Personnel Administration
- Supervise Career management and mobility
- Collaborate with the Medical department to ensure high quality staff care
- Lead any disciplinary process in collaboration with the general coordinator
- Promote and ensure HR cooperation and coordination with operational partners
- Provide technical support to operational staff on HR management
- Prevent and manage fraud and corruption
- Monitor HR risks and issues alerts when necessary
- Recruit, train and manage the Human Resources team
PROFILE REQUIRED
- Education: Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration Management, Social Sciences or Internal Relations
- Professional experience: working experience of at least 3 years in relevant and similar jobs
- Previous field experience with a humanitarian organization
- Previous experience in senior management position
- Competencies:
- Technical:
- Experience in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures
- Good understanding of humanitarian principles and ethics
- Ability to analyze and handle complex and sensitive information with internal and external stakeholders
- Soft/Personal:
- Capable to strategize and provide strong leadership to the team, work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels
- Ability to work in an international structure with colleagues from different cultures and backgrounds.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Sound teamwork experience
- Languages: English and Swahili
- Computer skills:
- Highly computer literate with capability in email, MS Office, including Excel
- Experience in using a HRIS
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Type of contract: Fixed Term Contract governed by Kenyan Law. Until the organization is registered, the contract will be carried by an HR agency.
- Duration (if fixed-term contract): until the end of the year, renewable
- Full time work
- Location: Nairobi, with travels to Marsabit (perdiem and accommodation provided by MdM)
- Salary and benefits:
- Coordinator level, based on the organization salary scale and depending on the candidate’s experience
- Housing Allowance of 15% of the basic salary
- WIBA/GPA and GLA
- Other benefits: current work, will be settled and discussed at interview stage
How to apply
The interested candidates should submit their applications titled “HR Coordinator application” before the 25th of August at 4.00 PM with the updated CV, cover letter, including your references details to Médecins Du Monde, HR department via:
The contact of your references must be stated in the application to be valid.
If you do not clearly state the position for which you are applying, your application may not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that MdM does not reimburse transportation and food costs for any test or interview.
MdM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. All applications are free for all candidates, and no one should request any payment or compensation during the recruitment process.
