Human Resources Assistant, SC5

World Food Programme - WFP | Staff |
Closing: 06 Mar 2026 1 days remaining
Location: Nairobi

Overview

To perform a range of HR tasks to support accurate implementation of WFP policies and procedures and facilitate the effective functioning of a client-focused and strategy-oriented HR services.

Tasks Summary
  • Provide assistance on general HR queries and follow up actions.
  • Provide guidance and on-the-job training to other staff.
  • Liaise with other internal units/offices on HR related matters.
  • Extract and compile HR data on staff recruitment and selection, contractual conditions, entitlements, performance and training requirements.
  • Provide administrative support in various HR activities including onboarding of new staff members.
  • Maintain confidential personnel records, HR databases and archives.
  • Draft various HR documentation.
  • Use HR management systems for entering and updating HR data.
  • Support staff deployment and related administrative actions.
Experience Requirements
  • Has managed and implemented HR policy and procedures in line with WFPs operating standards
  • Has conducted specific HR Services activities such as payroll administration, aspects of recruitment and interviews administration
  • Has provided ad-hoc guidance to less experienced staff members
  • Has provided briefing to new recruits as part of the onboarding process
  • Has gained experience working across a range of WFP contexts and with varying strategic priorities
  • At least 2 or more years of progressive work experience in the field of Human Resources Management, Business Development, Psychology, Organizational Design and Development and General Office Administration, or similar field.
Qualification Requirements

• A University degree in Human Resource Management, Public or Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or other relevant fields, or a post-secondary certificate with additional years of related work experience.

Other Details

Languages Required: • Fluency in both oral and written English.

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 12 Months (With possibility of renewal)

Work Modality:

Remuneration:

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