About this role
Position Overview:
- The Country Coordinator – Kenya will oversee Human Resources and Administration in Kenya, ensuring proper management in accordance with local laws, organizational procedures, and HQ guidelines.
- The role includes responsibility for employee administration, office operations, documentation, and day-to-day coordination, while supporting smooth and effective organizational operations in the country.
- The Country Coordinator will also support external relations, including stakeholder engagement, local communications, and marketing activities.
Basic Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Management, or another relevant field.
- Work Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of relevant experience in administration, HR coordination, office management, operations, or a similar coordination role.
- Language: Fluent English, written and spoken.
- Digital Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.
- Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee administration, and/or HR processes is an advantage.
- Experience working with international organizations, NGOs, or multicultural teams is an advantage.
Key Competencies:
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities independently.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with employees, partners, and external stakeholders.
- High level of independence, initiative, reliability, and attention to detail
Responsibilities:
Human Resources
- Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and staff integration processes in Kenya.
- Monitor employee records, contracts, benefits, vacations, attendance, and legal documentation in compliance with HQ guidelines and national regulations.
- Coordinate employee welfare initiatives, including holiday gifts, birthdays, and team activities.
- Assist in coordinating employee evaluations and performance review meetings.
- Support the implementation of organizational procedures and administrative processes.
Administration
- Coordinate travel, accommodation, and logistical arrangements for staff, interns, and visitors.
- Maintain organized legal and operational documentation.
- Oversee office administration, including supplies, organization, and day-to-day operational needs.
- Coordinate basic IT and operational support issues when needed.
- Maintain the organization of Google Drive, Google Photos, and Monday.com.
- Submit weekly plans and reports.
- Ensure important country documents, agreements, licenses, permits, and registrations are properly filed and renewed on time.
External Relations
- Develop and maintain partnerships and relationships with organizations and stakeholders.
- Maintain an updated database of partners, stakeholders, government contacts, and service providers.
- Manage local marketing activities and community engagement channels, including WhatsApp groups.
- Coordinate organizational visibility and exposure across media and communication channels in alignment with HQ guidelines and approvals.
- Support the development of promotional and communication materials, subject to prior approval from HQ.
Skills
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