Farsight Africa Group, founded in 2010, is a leading full-service Pan-African communications company that delivers impactful solutions to companies, governments, development organisations and individuals across East Africa. The Human Resources Officer at Farsight Africa Group plays a crucial role in managing the organization's HR functions across its headquarters, field staff, and project-based roles. This position is responsible for overseeing recruitment, ensuring HR policy compliance, managing performance, and coordinating cross-cutting HR tasks with other departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support recruitment for HQ, field staff, and project-based roles.
- Manage onboarding, contracts, personnel files, and HR documentation.
- Ensure HR policy compliance, leave tracking, timesheets, and payroll inputs.
- Support performance management, probation reviews, and KPI tracking.
- Provide HR support to project managers, including consultant contracting and mobilization.
- Address staff concerns professionally and maintain a positive work environment.
- Prepare monthly HR reports and maintain HR databases/HRIS.
- Coordinate with Finance, Admin, and Project Management on cross-cutting HR tasks.
Core Competencies
- Strong recruitment and talent acquisition skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- High integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Problem-solving and conflict management
- Knowledge of Kenya and/or Somalia labour regulations
- Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-project environments
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 3–5 years of HR experience, preferably in consulting, NGO, or donor-funded projects.
- CHRP or HR certification is an added advantage.
- Experience with HRIS systems and strong understanding of HR best practices.
- Demonstrated experience working in dynamic, multi-country or field-based contexts.
