CARE USA Regional Human Resources Business Partner Job in Nairobi Kenya

CARE USA Regional Human Resources Business Partner Job in Nairobi Kenya

CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. We place special focus on working alongside poor women because, equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty.

Closing date: 04 Sep 2010
Location: Kenya - Nairobi

CARE USA is seeking a seasoned Regional HRBP (Human Resources Business Partner) to provide high quality professional HR support to CARE’s East & Central Africa region.

His/her primary responsibility is to enhance and support Talent Management in the region.

This includes conducting and/or supporting talent assessments, reviews and development and succession planning.

This also includes championing Gender Equity and Diversity (GED) initiatives and goals in the region.
The GHRBP will consult with and support the Regional Director on region-wide business priorities, will provide support to international staff assigned to the region.
He/she will partner with the Deputy Regional Director Program Support and Human Resources in COs to enhance HR services and encourage consistent global standards appropriate to the region and the Country Office.

He/she will work with the staff in his/her assigned region consistent with the strategy and priorities set for international staff worldwide.

He/she will also support global HR initiatives such as HR Global Standards, HR technology, etc.

Principal Responsibilities:

    * Responsible for the full scope of Talent Management in the region
    * Work closely with Regional Director to form HR priorities for the region to support the business
    * Provide high quality, professional HR services to international staff
    * Work directly with Country Directors, DRDPS and HR people in COs to increase the level of HR support to CARE people
    * As a member of the global HRBP, take part in global HR activities and priorities as determined in Atlanta

Required Skills:

    * University degree
    * HR professional familiar with all laws and standards for HR in the United States (because of the international staff responsibilities) and exposure to HR in the context of the COs where he/she will be located
    * Skilled recruitment and training skills are required
    * Must speak fluent English and the primary language of the region he/she is assigned
    * Experienced at building relationships
    * Exceptional at educating and moving other towards a successful conclusion
    * Strong project management, diagnostic and consulting skills
    * Strong, proven presentation skills
    * Ability to think strategically and systematically
    * Coaching skills including the ability to establish trusting and open relationships with employees
    * Working knowledge of formal and informal individual group assessment methods
    * Knowledge of CARE's culture and structure
    * An ability to introduce staff development processes to diverse populations.

Desired Skills:

    * Globally recognized HR certification
    * Certified in Hay job evaluation or other similar tool
    * 5-7 years of broad human resources experience in a global organization

Anticipated Start Date: October 2010
Status: Regular Full Time
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Expected percentage of time traveling: 50-60%

How to apply
https://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CAREUSA&cws=1&rid=1043

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CARE Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor Job in Nairobi Kenya

CARE Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor Job in Nairobi Kenya

CARE International and its partners work with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace and development, through its strategic goal to reduce poverty by empowering women, enhancing access to resources and services, and improving governance.

Closing date: 27 Aug 2010
Location: Kenya - Nairobi

CARE International in Somalia/South Sudan

CARE’s Adaptation Learning Programme (ALP) for Africa is designed to develop, implement and disseminate models for community-based adaptation to climate change. The programme is implemented in Ghana, Niger, Mozambique, and Kenya.
In each country, community-based adaptation demonstration projects will be implemented in vulnerable communities in partnership with local civil society and government institutions.

The experience gained will be used to influence adaptation policies and programmes at national, regional and international levels through targeted advocacy.
The project will also seek to promote replication and scaling up of successful CBA models by governmental and non-governmental institutions engaged in planning and implementing adaptation initiatives.

Reporting to the ALP Programme Coordinator, the M&E Advisor will have the following key responsibilities:

    * Develop and implement coherent and innovative monitoring & evaluation systems at programme level with support to their implementation at country level, with focus on monitoring adaptive capacity and community-based adaptation, advocacy, gender and learning.
    * Compile and analyze data to generate programme-level information for donor reports, policy- and programme-oriented publications and communications products
    * Provide leadership and capacity development for Information and Knowledge Management Officers in each of the four countries
    * Coordinate evaluation exercises and external reviews including economic analysis

Key Competencies

    * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
    * Planning and organizing abilities
    * Flexible, adaptable, dynamic and culturally sensitive
    * Strong research, analytical and writing skills
    * Integrity, commitment to service and respect for diversity

Required skills and qualifications

    * University degree, and preferably an advanced degree, in a relevant discipline such as international/rural development or social science
    * At least eight years of relevant working experience, including a minimum of five years leading M&E in complex programmes, including capacity building of staff
    * Strong experience in innovative, participatory and gender-sensitive M&E approaches and knowledge management
    * Strong experience with log frames and donor reporting
    * Demonstrated awareness of, and sensitivity to, gender and diversity
    * Fluency in spoken and written English, working knowledge of French highly desirable
    * Knowledge of adaptation to climate change desirable

How to apply

Applications/CV with daytime telephone contacts and three referees should be sent to:

The Senior Human Resources Officer
CARE Somalia/South Sudan
P.O. Box 2039, 00202 Nairobi
Email: hr@csss.care.org

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