Vacancy title:
Human Resource Officer at Agency for Cross Border Pastoralists Development (APaD)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Human Resources]

Jobs at:
Agency for Cross Border Pastoralists Development (APaD)

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, July 21 2025

Duty Station:
Turkana | Turkana | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 14 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Human Resource Officer at Agency for Cross Border Pastoralists Development (APaD)

APaD is seeking a passionate, experienced, and results-driven Human Resources Officer to strengthen its human capital management systems. The successful candidate will play a vital role in fostering a valuesdriven organizational culture, attracting and retaining talent, and supporting staff development and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of HR strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with APaD’s mission and values.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including job advertisements, candidate shortlisting, interviews, and onboarding.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, contracts, and HR databases in compliance with legal and donor requirements.
• Coordinate staff performance management processes and support line managers in development planning and capacity building.
• Facilitate learning and development initiatives, including training needs assessments and career development programs.
• Support conflict resolution, staff welfare, and grievance handling with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ensure full compliance with Kenyan labor laws, APaD policies, and donor HR regulations.
• Promote diversity, inclusion, and a positive work environment aligned with APaD’s organizational culture.
• Prepare and submit periodic HR reports and contribute to organizational audits and reviews.
• Coordinate staff induction and orientation processes to ensure alignment with APaD’s values, systems, and expectations.

Minimum Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification, such as CHRP and/or active membership with IHRM, is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a nonprofit, humanitarian, or development organization.
• Solid understanding of Kenyan labor laws, employment regulations, and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated experience in recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and training coordination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR Information Systems (HRIS).
• Proven ability to handle sensitive information with integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents:

• A cover letter
• A detailed and up-to-date CV
• Copies of academic certificates, professional certifications, and testimonials
• Contact information for three professional referees
• Applications should be sent via email, addressed to the Human Resource Officer, The email subject line should clearly indicate the position being applied for.  The deadline for submission is 21st July 2025, at 5:00 PM EAT (Close of Business).

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