Position Title: Junior Associate, HR- Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is recruiting for Junior Associate, HR to support general HR administrative duties under the International HR team. This role will be offered on 18 months’ fixed-term contract, subject to availability of funding. This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

About GAIN

GAIN is a Swiss-based foundation launched at the UN in 2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition. Working with both governments and businesses, we aim to transform food systems so that they deliver more nutritious food for all people. In particular, we aim to make healthier food choices more desirable, more available, and more affordable. GAIN’s mission is to advance nutrition outcomes by improving consumption of nutritious and safe food for all people, especially those most vulnerable to malnutrition.

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Associate, HR, the Junior Associate will be supporting our HR activities especially on the employee life cycle, including the maintenance and the development of our HRIS.

You will actively support general HR administrative duties under the guidelines of the HR Senior Associate and will act as a real back-up of the HR function.

Role specifics include;

  • Supporting the employee life cycle including drafting and preparing contractual documents such as contract extensions, addendums, calculation of final settlements, separation agreements, etc.
  • Responsible for the maintenance and update of HRIS in ensuring the data and information are up to date and accurate
  • Handling administration work relating to any internal moves (such as issuing letters, system update, sorting letters in appropriate folders, etc.)
  • Coordinating with country offices to collect public holidays details and ensuring alignment with our Global HR Policy
  • Providing guidance support to all GAIN users and train country offices regarding HR procedures
  • Managing invoices and purchase order as per internal procurement policy

About you

The ideal candidate should have experience in providing excellent and high-quality HR generalist services throughout the entire employee life cycle. Also, you should have good knowledge and understanding of current employment legislation and good practice.

The postholder should have good interpersonal skills and proven ability to work effectively in a complex and multi-lingual environment with focus on HR related field. You should have the ability to prioritize, multi-task and work well under pressure with deadlines as well as proactive with a commitment to quality and accuracy with close attention to detail.

Candidate with education background in Human Resources, Business Administration or related fields is highly desirable.

About our offer

The starting salary on offer for this role is from KES 1,616,220 – KES 1,848,828 per annum, depending on experience.

GAIN has a fair and competitive salary structure that allows for annual progression subject to good performance. In addition, GAIN offers a total of 37 days holiday per year (including annual leave, public holidays and additional office closure days), an attractive pension scheme and competitive insurance cover including health, travel and life assurance.

We are committed to the health of our staff, especially in these challenging times, and have developed a programme of wellbeing that includes flexible working, additional leave allowances, wellbeing days, mindfulness coaching and access to independent and confidential counselling.

GAIN also has a strong commitment to professional development. We will support you to grow in your career through both formal and informal training, and are committed to providing opportunities through internal recruitment, secondments and promotion. All of this is delivered in a supportive and collaborative environment.

For more detailed information please see the attached job description. To apply, follow the “Apply Now” link.. https://jobs.gainhealth.org/vacancies/876/

This advert closes on 6th July 2022. Early applications are encouraged. GAIN reserves the right to close this advert early should we receive suitable candidates ahead of the closing date.

Applicants must have the existing right to live and work in Kenya. Please note that GAIN is currently unable to sponsor working visas and relocation.

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition is committed to equality of opportunity and creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued.  We are keen to reflect the diversity of our society at every level within our organization and therefore welcome applications from talented and committed people from all backgrounds, representing the diverse societies we operate in.

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