Human Resource Officer Career Opportunity in Kenya

Job Title: Human Resource Officer

Bible Translation & Literacy East Africa (BTL), a Christian organization involved in language development, Bible translation, literacy, and community development among small language groups in Kenya and beyond, is seeking to recruit a highly motivated, born-again Christian of good standing with demonstrated spiritual maturity, integrity, and a calling to serve in the above position.

The candidate should possess excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills, proactive, self-driven, and have the ability to work with minimum supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resource Officer (HRO) will support the administration of the human resource management function in the organization; including support in the recruitment, selection, and placement processes, support in performance, records and leave management, assess training needs and develop training programs, manage the Human Resource Information System (HRIS), liaise with insurance service providers, and provide staff care support.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or a bachelor’s degree in any social science or equivalent with a higher diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution.
  • A CHRP-K finalist will be an added advantage.
  • Certified member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) in good standing.
  • Have at least 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
  • Excellent knowledge and understanding of the Kenyan labour laws.
  • Working knowledge of the Human Resource Information System will be an added advantage.
  • Demonstrate a high sense of confidentiality.
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Suite.
  • Excellent report-writing and presentation skills.
  • Strong planning, organizational, and training skills.

Applications, clearly indicating the position above, along with a detailed CV, copies of certifications, and three referees (professional, social, and religious), as well as the applicant’s mobile phone number(s) and those of the referees, should be emailed (preferred) or sent to the below address by Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

Human Resources Manager,
Bible Translation and Literacy,
P.O Box 44456 – 00100,
Nairobi.

Email: careers@btlkenya.org

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted