HR Analyst (2024/06)

The International Potato Center (CIP) is looking for a dynamic
HR Analyst with a high level of client orientation and excellent organizational
skills to join our expanding team in the Regional Office in Kenya. The
successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive range
of high-quality HR services to both the Regional Office and Country Offices in
Africa and will work closely with the HR focal points in the country offices
assigned. If you are committed to excellence in HR practices, we invite you to
apply and contribute to our mission.

About CIP

CIP, a member of the One CGIAR, a global research partnership
for a food-secure future. One CGIAR science is dedicated to transforming food,
land and water systems in a climate crisis, and it is carried out by 13 CGIAR
Centers/Alliances in close collaboration with hundreds of partners, including
national and regional research institutes, civil society organizations,
academia, development organizations and the private sector.

About the role

The HR Analyst will support managers and staff in the Regional
Office in Kenya and the Country Offices in Africa in matters concerning
recruitment, induction, HR operations including contract management, payroll
coordination, training and development and data analytics. The position
will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and the selected candidate will report to the People
& Culture Senior Coordinator, also based in Kenya with co-reporting to the
HR Manager based in Lima, Peru.

Key Responsibilities:

Delivering comprehensive HR Services

• Work with the HR focal point of
  the countries assigned and support the delivery of the full range of HR
  client services on the employment life cycle from recruitment and
  onboarding to contract management and separation.
• Support the effective
  implementation of key HR programs in the client area, such as workforce
  planning, talent management and staff learning.
• Develop a strong
  understanding of HR policies to support and advise managers and staff in
  solving HR issues and help to interpret and apply these practices in day-to-day
  work.
  

• Use agreed metrics to measure service delivery in the
  client area, prepare monitoring reports and recommend corrective action as
  and when required.

Partnership and coordination

• Coordinate payroll
  transactions for employees in Kenya with PwC, ensuring compliance with
  regulations, registering new staff in benefit schemes, and maintaining accurate
  payroll and benefits records.
  
• Partner with external
  vendors for HR services like recruitment, training, and benefits administration
  as required.
  
• Liaise with ILRI to
  enroll our staff in the medical policy and savings plan.
  

• Work with relevant stakeholders
  to address audit requests and observations.
• Ensure accurate and timely data
  entry and management in HR systems.

Knowledge sharing

• Actively participate
  in Project Start-Up Meetings to enhance understanding of the clients’ business
  needs and objectives.
  
• Promote synergies
  among country offices in their learning activities while supporting the HQ
  office in mapping the learning needs of assigned country offices.
  
• In coordination with
  relevant HR colleagues, organize training sessions for HR focal points on HR
  processes and updates to ensure effective implementation in their respective
  countries.
  
• Participate in and
  contribute to special events organized by the People & Culture department
  in Kenya.
  

Requirements

•        Bachelor’s degree in
  human resources, Business Administration, Project Management, or other related field.
  
•        At least 2 years of
  experience in similar positions, providing HR support to a portfolio of
  clients.
  
•        Experience working
  with other international organizations and/or other offices in Africa is an
  advantage.
  
•        Knowledge of payroll
  transactions and local regulations.
  
•        Ability to deliver
  effective solutions to complex HR challenges in a multicultural organization.
  
•        Strong analytical
  skills, with the ability to extract data, identify trends, and present
  recommendations to senior staff.
  
•        Excellent client
  orientation and the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
  
•        Demonstrates high
  integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
  
•        Advanced written and
  oral communication skills in English; fluency in Kiswahili is required.
  

Benefits

• Excellent working
  environment.
• Competitive
  compensation package commensurate with experience. 
• Fixed term
  contract of 3 years with possibility of renewal.
• Work in an equal
  and diverse workplace.