The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) is an
Intergovernmental organization which provides services in surveying, mapping, remote sensing,
GIS and ICT to its Member States, partners and clients. It currently has twenty Member States in
the Eastern and Southern Africa Region.
Our Mission is “To strengthen the member States and our Stakeholders capacity through
Generation, Application and Dissemination of Geo-Information and Allied Technologies for
sustainable development”.
RCMRD wishes to fill the following vacant positions
Senior Human Resource Officer GS 6 VA11/06/2024
Reporting to the Human Resource and Administration Manager, the Senior Human Resource
Officer will provide support in implementing human resource policies and procedures and
supervising the HR administration activities in the Center
Duties and Responsibilities
• Plan and coordinate all administrative functions related to the human resource management;
• Ensure the preparation of job descriptions and draft advertisements for undertaking
recruitment and selection;
• Prepare training plan for the organization in accordance with the identified training needs;
• Grow and retain in house talent through annual Talent assessment and career paths;
• Coordinate performance management through Balance Score Card tool for the organisation
and ensure performance appraisals are conducted and the resolutions are implemented;
• Process, verify, and maintain personnel related documentation, including staffing,
recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations, classifications, and employee
leaves of absence;
• Ensure that recognized, approved and correct salary and benefits are processed, and any
necessary recovery made in line with policy;
• Research on and provide competitive employee benefits that are cost effective and increase
employee satisfaction index measured annually;
• Develop and administer staff welfare facilities;
• Record data for each employee, including addresses, absences, supervisory reports on
performance, and dates of and reasons for terminations;
• Assist in administration of staff contracts;
• Administer the staff medical scheme;
• Process attachment and internship applications;
• Assist in administering disciplinary procedures in the organisation;
• Supervise and guide staff in the registry.
• Promote good industrial relations;
• Provide HIV/AIDS counselling and general guidance and counselling to staff; and
• Contribute to improve working conditions by analysing and escalating feedback from annual
employee surveys
Required qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management or any other
related field with a bias in human resource management;
• HR Professional qualification;
• Six (6) years’ progressive experience in HR function;
• Proven experience in using Balanced Score Card for performance management;
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality;
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations;
• Proficiency in the use of HRIS.
Salary scale: The salary for the above position is in the range of:
GS6: Ksh. 1,089,677.12 by Ksh. 45,877.32 to Ksh.1,502,572.96 p.a.
Entry points for the position will be determined by qualifications and experience.
Benefits: These include, housing allowance, transport allowance, contributory provident
fund with both parties contributing 7% of monthly basic salary towards the fund,
10% gratuity of annual basic salary based on successful completion of the
contract and a staff contributory group medical scheme to a maximum of five (5)
family members.
Contract duration: Two (2) years renewable
How to apply;
Qualified and interested candidates are invited to submit their applications through
https://careers.rcmrd.org by 11.59 hours EAT on 14th July, 2024 through RCMRD e-Recruitment
system.
RCRMD is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from suitably qualified female
candidates and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged.
RCMRD DOES NOT charge any fees during the recruitment process
