Christian Aid is a UK based organization partnering with others to end poverty in Africa. At the heart of this vision is transformation of the lives of people who live in poverty, empowering them to have a brighter future. With a diversity of contexts, cultures and practices, combined with a highly varied portfolio of programmes spread over 15 countries, the Africa Division offers an enriching opportunity for a HR professional to contribute their expertise to eradicating poverty and fighting social injustice.

Job Summary

•   We are seeking to recruit a HR professional to join a small HR operational team to offer technical support to a number of country programmes in Africa.
•   Reporting to the Regional HR Manager for Africa, you will work within a global HR team to provide prompt, professional and sound guidance to country offices, ensuring adherence to Christian Aid policies, compliance to labour law and best practice. You will consistently and proactively deliver a high quality HR service and contribute to the successful achievement of our overarching strategy, Partnership For Change.
•   In this role, you will provide support to managers and country HR staff on all HR related operations including, but not exclusive to, recruitment and selection, induction, employee relations, reward management, performance management, exit management and ensuring effective management of employee data. You will also contribute to the improvement of HR processes to continually improve the HR team’s efficient service.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   To be successful in this role, you will need to be confident, approachable and adaptable.
•   You will need to demonstrate an appreciation of organizational corporate objectives and be adaptable to organizational culture.
•   You will also possess demonstrable experience of providing excellent customer service on a timely basis to meet business needs and openness to learning in particular in relation to the diversified labour contexts in Africa.
•   You are qualified to degree level with a qualification in a HR-related discipline or the equivalent HR experience coupled with a sound knowledge of Employment Law as well as HR best practice.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Current and valid permission to work in the country of location is required. To apply for this post, please download an application pack and email your completed International application form to:

nairobirecruitment@christian-aid.org  quoting the reference number given below.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted and that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job reference: RHAE/1013/LG

Closing Date: 27 November, 2013

Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.