Director of HR & Business Admin NGO Job Kenya Connect

NGO Jobs. Kenya Connect Jobs

Location: Wamunyu Kenya

About the Role

The Director of Human Resources and Business Administration will be responsible for performing HR-related duties, including but not limited to, hiring and orientation of new employees, benefits administration, payroll, development, compliance with HR policies, as well as oversight in business administration, finance, budgeting and procurement. The Director will also support the welfare of the staff and help build a healthy and vibrant team approach to Kenya Connect’s work.

Key Responsibilities:

Human Resources Duties

• Manage the staff reporting and departing times, including leaves and sick days
• Manage applications for job and internship positions in conjunction with Senior

Leadership team

• Oversee job recruitment and on-boarding of new staff and interns
• In collaboration with the senior programs director and coordinators, develop key performance objectives and work plans
• Lead semi–annual and annual staff appraisals in conjunction with supervisors
• Ensure that accurate job descriptions are up-to-date for all employees
• Responsible for reviewing and managing staff health care plans/insurance
• Coordinate staff enrichment, team building and fun programs in conjunction with other staff members

Business Administration Duties

• Work alongside the Senior Staff and coordinators to align program budgets with planned activities
• Review program expenditure reports and ensure financial allocations correspond to targets and deliverables
• Flag financial variances that may impact program delivery and recommend corrective actions
• Provide financial data to support resource mobilization efforts and donor reporting
• Ensure the effective and efficient use of all the Organization resources in order to keep costs low
• Create and maintain effective internal controls for equipment inventory and management
• Oversee budget development
• Perform a high-level check of payroll reports with the accountant and sign off on wages and salary payrolls for the organization
• Oversee the procurement of goods and materials for Kenya Connect, ensuring value for money, fair pricing, and compliance with organizational procurement procedures
• Provide oversight to the Accountant and review and approve payments in consultation with the Executive Director.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, statutory regulations, and donor requirements related to administration and financial management

Qualifications:

• A degree in Human Resource Management.
• At least 5 years’ working experience in Human Resources preferably with an international or local NGO, and good knowledge of HR best practices and standards, staff medical insurance and Kenyan employment regulations.
• A full member of IHRM with a valid practising license
• CPA III or above will be an added advantage
• Computer literacy and a high level of proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Quick books, google docs
• Familiar with workplace safety laws and employee benefits regulation
• Familiar with taxation laws
• Must be highly proficient in English with strong report writing skills
• Detail oriented with strong interpersonal and coaching skills
• Experience reviewing program budgets and conducting value-for-money or cost-effectiveness analyses

In keeping with our commitment to gender equity and inclusive leadership, women are especially encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter, CV and certificates to jobs@kenyaconnect.org

• Include the names, titles, emails and phone numbers of 3 references on CV
• One letter of recommendation may be included in the application, but it is not required

Deadline: Apply by May 29th, 2026