KickStart International is an award winning non-profit social enterprise with a mission to help millions of people in developing countries escape from poverty and to “kickstart” sustainable economic growth. KickStart develops simple money-making tools and markets them to poor, entrepreneurial person who use them to “kickstart” profitable new businesses, their family wealth and local economic growth. (www.KickStart.org).
The organization now wishes to recruit a Human Resource and Administration Manager for its Tanzania Program
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The Role
You will participate as a member of KickStart Tanzania’s Senior Management team, providing consultation, input and feedback on human resource & administration issues. You will coach and counsel staff on a variety of organizational issues to promote a positive work environment and provide guidance on KickStart policies, procedures, laws and regulations. In addition you will manage the Human Resource and Administration department team.
Principle Accountabilities
- Administer compensation and benefit plans within the corporate framework.
- Assist in the development and implementation of the country program’s strategic plan with ownership of the human resources and administration area of the plan.
- Manage workforce planning and staffing activities with a focus on diversity.
- Manage employee communication, which includes bulletin board management and employee mailings. You will also assist with employee meetings and other such activities to communicate with employees on relevant topics
- Manage training and development activities, which includes planning, training, administering and delivering.
- Manage administrative responsibilities which include facilities management and maintenance, local procurement of goods and services and vehicle fleet management.
Skills and Competencies
- First degree in a relevant course, with at least 3 years experience at a management level
- Must have post-graduate training in Human Resource & Admin Management
- Planning organizational and analytical skills and a team player
- Ability to identify and build talent
- Excellent Interpersonal and Communication skills
- Skills in building and maintaining relationship and in coaching and mentoring
- Must have in-depth knowledge of HR Management Information System
- Willingness and flexible to travel and work all over Tanzania and among the poor communities.
- Energetic, hands on, self driven, who thrives in a challenging environment
What’s in it for you?
KickStart seeks and retains the best talent to promote sustainable economic growth and employment creation in developing countries. Our commitment to our employees and our mission is strong. If you are ready for a new career adventure, in the fast paced world of global non-profit social enterprise; then let KickStart kick-start your career.
How to apply
If you believe you have what it takes to handle this challenging position, kindly email your one page Application Letter, together with your detailed CV, clearly indicating the position applied for in the subject line of your mail to HR@kickstart.org by 15th December 2008
For more information about Kickstart International and a full job description of this role visit our site at www.kickstart.org
We regret that only Short Listed Candidates will be contacted
Qualified females are encouraged to apply
Please note that application deadline is subject to hiring of suitable candidate
