Human Resource Officer - Socio-Economic Empowerment Program
2025-11-13T07:47:05+00:00
Caritas Nairobi
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Nonprofit, and NGO
Human Resource, Business Operations, Social Services
2025-12-04T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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The Organisation Caritas Nairobi is the aid and social development agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi. Our vişion is to see a just, self-reliant and value-based society. We work in the counties of Kiambu and Nairobi to provide aid and social development services without regard to race, gender, age, social or religious backgrounds.
Job Summary
The Human Resource Officer - Socio-Economic Empowerment Program will be responsible for handling all HR-related matters within the self-help groups under the program. The officer will ensure effective HR management, including recruitment, payroll processing, leave administration, statutory compliance, and performance appraisal of group staff. The role also involves ensuring that HR policies and procedures are implemented effectively to support the program's goals. The officer will be reporting to the human resource manager.
Duties and responsibilities
Facilitate the recruitment process of self-help group staff, including advertising vacancies, screening candidates, and organizing interviews. Ensure proper documentation and background verification of newly hired staff. Conduct on boarding sessions and orientation for new staff members to familiarize them with group policies and procedures. Process and manage the payroll of self-help group staff, ensuring accuracy in salaries, allowances, deductions, and statutory contributions. Ensure timely submission of statutory deductions (e.g., SHIF, NSSF, PAYE) and maintain compliance with labor laws. Address payroll-related queries and discrepancies raised by employees. Coordinate and implement performance appraisal processes for self-help group staff.
Facilitate the recruitment process of self-help group staff, including advertising vacancies, screening candidates, and organizing interviews. Ensure proper documentation and background verification of newly hired staff. Conduct on boarding sessions and orientation for new staff members to familiarize them with group policies and procedures. Process and manage the payroll of self-help group staff, ensuring accuracy in salaries, allowances, deductions, and statutory contributions. Ensure timely submission of statutory deductions (e.g., SHIF, NSSF, PAYE) and maintain compliance with labor laws. Address payroll-related queries and discrepancies raised by employees. Coordinate and implement performance appraisal processes for self-help group staff. Page 1 of 3 Food security, Water and Environment, Economic Empowerment, Gender and youth Empowerment, Relief and Charitable Centers Support the development of performance improvement plans for underperforming staff. In collaboration with the capacity building coordinator Identify training and development needs for staff and recommend appropriate interventions. Act as a liaison between the self-help groups and the HR department on staff-related concerns. Handle group employee grievances, disputes, and disciplinary matters in collaboration with the legal officer. Ensure adherence to labor laws and HR best practices in managing self-help group employees. Prepare HR reports and maintain accurate self-help groups employee records. Prepare periodic HR reports on staffing levels, performance, and HR operations within the program. Support the HR department in any other related duties as assigned.
The employee should demonstrate competence in the following areas: Ethics: Ensure that own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with organizational standards and aligns with the values of the organization Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to articulate the vision of Caritas Nairobi and communicate complex issues with clarity to a wide range of audiences Adaptability: Demonstrate dynamism and a willingness to be flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiencу Leadership: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization Innovation: Develop enterprising initiatives including digital developments that add value, revenue and richness to Caritas work and its reputation
Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management Minimum of 5 years of HR experience, preferably in community-based programs or NGOs. A member of IHRM. Strong knowledge of labor laws and statutory regulations governing employment. 5. Excellent organizational and communication skills
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Vacancy title:
Human Resource Officer - Socio-Economic Empowerment Program
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Human Resource, Business Operations, Social Services ]
Jobs at:
Caritas Nairobi
Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, December 4 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, November 13 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
The Organisation Caritas Nairobi is the aid and social development agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi. Our vişion is to see a just, self-reliant and value-based society. We work in the counties of Kiambu and Nairobi to provide aid and social development services without regard to race, gender, age, social or religious backgrounds.
Job Summary
The Human Resource Officer - Socio-Economic Empowerment Program will be responsible for handling all HR-related matters within the self-help groups under the program. The officer will ensure effective HR management, including recruitment, payroll processing, leave administration, statutory compliance, and performance appraisal of group staff. The role also involves ensuring that HR policies and procedures are implemented effectively to support the program's goals. The officer will be reporting to the human resource manager.
Duties and responsibilities
Facilitate the recruitment process of self-help group staff, including advertising vacancies, screening candidates, and organizing interviews. Ensure proper documentation and background verification of newly hired staff. Conduct on boarding sessions and orientation for new staff members to familiarize them with group policies and procedures. Process and manage the payroll of self-help group staff, ensuring accuracy in salaries, allowances, deductions, and statutory contributions. Ensure timely submission of statutory deductions (e.g., SHIF, NSSF, PAYE) and maintain compliance with labor laws. Address payroll-related queries and discrepancies raised by employees. Coordinate and implement performance appraisal processes for self-help group staff.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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