Human Resource Officer

About the role

Women's Empowerment Link (WEL), a non-profit, non-partisan, non-governmental organization dedicated to women's rights, is looking for a Human Resource Officer to deliver an efficient and compliant recruitment and HR service across the organization. The post reports to the Finance and Administration Manager and is based in Nairobi, with intermittent travel to the field. It is open to internal and external candidates, including youth, women and persons with disabilities.

The role covers HR administration, recruitment, training and development, and employee communications, with a starting date of 19 January 2026. The contract is 12 months, renewable based on performance and subject to funds availability.

Key responsibilities

• HR administration: maintain up-to-date employee records, handle absence reporting and follow-up, update records in several systems and databases, compile management and statistical data, manage contracts and probation periods, and support the performance management system.
• Recruitment (about 30% of time): manage the recruitment inbox and portal, help write job descriptions, advertise roles internally and externally, screen CVs, conduct first-stage interviews, run employment checks and prepare job offers.
• Training and development (about 20%): advise on training and capacity building, coordinate skill-based programmes, liaise with external trainers, evaluate non-academic training, keep training records and costs, and support the induction of new employees.
• Employee communications (about 20%): run onboarding and offboarding, respond to queries on HR policies, working conditions and performance management, and assist the line manager in communicating with staff.
• Other: cover for the team member as needed and provide other support assigned by the line manager.

Required profile

• Degree in Human Resources, or middle-level qualification(s) in Human Resources; IHRM membership is an added advantage.
• At least 3 years of successful experience in a comparable role.
• Demonstrated experience applying HR management protocols and in the NGO and/or development sectors (desirable).
• Good report writing, writing and communication skills, and analytical ability.

Required skills

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of modern technology and social media
• Experience with HRIS is preferable

To apply, send a CV (maximum 3 pages), cover letter and supporting documents by email to the organization's recruitment contact. Applications received after 2 January 2026 at 7:00 PM EAT will not be considered.