The Green Belt Movement is a non-governmental organization founded in Kenya in 1977 by Professor Wangari Maathai. The Movement’s work focuses on conserving the environment by empowering rural women and communities through environmental education, supporting conservation and climate change mitigation activities in Kenya, and creating livelihood safety-nets ...

Job Purpose

The Senior Human Resource & Administration Officer is responsible for leading and managing the organization’s human resources and administrative functions to ensure operational efficiency, compliance with Kenyan labor laws and alignment with organizational strategy and values. The role oversees recruitment, employee relations, performance management, organizational development, administration, procurement oversight and office operations while promoting a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture

Qualifications & Experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field.

Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management is an added advantage.

Membership in the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM-K) or relevant professional body is preferred.

Experience

Minimum of five (5) years’ progressive HR and administration experience, preferably within an NGO or development organization.

Demonstrated knowledge of Kenyan labor laws and HR best practices.

Experience in employee relations, performance management, recruitment and office administration.

Skills & Competencies

Strong leadership and people management skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving abilities.

High level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.

Ability to work in multicultural and fast-paced environments.

Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and safeguarding principles

• Oversees recruitment
• Employee relations
• Performance management
• Organizational development
• Administration
• Procurement oversight
• Office operations
• Promoting a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to work in multicultural and fast-paced environments
• Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and safeguarding principles

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management is an added advantage.
• Membership in the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM-K) or relevant professional body is preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ progressive HR and administration experience, preferably within an NGO or development organization.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Kenyan labor laws and HR best practices.
• Experience in employee relations, performance management, recruitment and office administration.