Re-Advert: Human Resources Officer

Pharo Foundation (“the Foundation”) is a mission-driven, non-profit organization that designs, funds, and operates economic development programmes to achieve its vision of a vibrant, productive, and self-reliant Africa. Over the next decade, our goal is to create maximum impact towards three critical missions:

1. Empowering the next generation: Our education mission is to ensure that all students have an opportunity to access a high-quality, affordable education, and become productive citizens of a rapidly-changing world.
2. Eliminating barriers to employment and productivity: Our productivity mission is to identify and eliminate health, financial, and structural barriers to employment and productivity for working people.
3. Solving water scarcity: Our water mission is to ensure that people and communities across Africa have access to a safe and affordable source of water.

We are a diverse, multicultural, and passionate organization, with over 450 employees in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and Somaliland. Our headquarters are in Nairobi, Kenya, and we have a liaison office in London, UK, which is home to our parent organization, Pharo Management

Position Summary

We are looking to employ an HR Officer with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. The HR Officer is expected to be knowledgeable of employment legislation and possess strategic and commercial insight on the labor process. He/she must be able to negotiate with diplomacy.

Job Title:                           Human Resources Officer

Reporting to:                   Human Resources Manager

Location:                          Hargeisa, Somaliland

Contract Type:                 Fixed Term - One year

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing job descriptions, advertising vacant positions, and managing the employment process.
• Orientating new employees and training existing employees.
• Monitoring employee performance.
• Ensuring that all employees are organized and satisfied in their work environment.
• Overseeing the health and safety of all employees.
• Implementing systematic staff development procedures.
• Providing counseling on policies and procedures.
• Setting up assessment tests and interviews for the HR Manager.
• Preparing the weekly reports for the HR Manager.
• Ensuring meticulous implementation of payroll and benefits administration.
• Prepare contracts for new employees and renewed employees.
• Prepare offer letters and Induction schedule and HRIS Training for new employees.
• Communicating with staff about issues affecting their performance and work environment.
• Ensuring accurate and proper record-keeping of employee information in electronic and digital format.
• Ensure staff compliance with the Human Resources Manual.
• Any other duties assigned by the line manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Additional training/certification in payroll management is an asset.
• Able to engage in meaningful negotiation and resolution.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and the Somaliland Labor Law.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Protecting the interests of all employees.
• Full understanding of HR functions and best practices.

Behavioural Competencies

• Commitment to a high standard of professional performance, integrity, and maturity to remain accountable for results.
• Communicates information effectively.
• Strong ethics and reliability.
• A creative and curious mindset with an active interest in continuous learning, personal and professional growth.
• Collaborative.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with individuals from all kinds of backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in writing and verbally with people.

This position is open to both female and male applicants, with female applicants being strongly encouraged to apply.  

    The application deadline is  December 31st , 2023

Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received, and only complete applications will be considered. In the event that an outstanding applicant is identified early in the search process, we reserve the right to appoint before the deadline. For this reason, we encourage interested candidates to apply at the earliest possible time.

Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.

   Application Requirements:

• A detailed CV.
• Cover letter - In your cover letter, please indicate your motivation for the role and state where you heard about this position or saw it advertised e.g. through our website, jobs board, etc.
• An updated list of at least six (6) referees with their names, titles, current email addresses, and phone numbers.
• Essay of not more than 1,000 words outlining the experiences you have gained that makes you the most qualified candidate for the role