HR Analyst 202406

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 highquality 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 foodsecure 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 coreporting 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 daytoday 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 StartUp 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.