Duties and Responsibilities:
You will be required to participate in or independently complete the following tasks while heading the staff welfare committee:
- Increase staff awareness and information about the company’s social and recreational opportunities.
- Contribute to new staff induction training with regard to housing allocation, producing a guide to various amenities available at the company, and developing links with local resources as appropriate.
- Convene representative staff welfare committees to improve recreational and social opportunities for employees.
- Develop regular recreational activities for staff by planning and scheduling staff activities such as sports, entertainment and educational events
- Work in partnership with administration to secure a staff recreation space and equipment as needed.
- Participate in the development of the Welfare Unit’s expertise, profile, and capacity by identifying growth opportunities.
- Act as a non-clinical counseling resource to any staff member requiring non-judgmental support and assistance in resolving any personal and/or work-related problem(s) in consultation with the HRM as necessary.
- Managing the staff village allocations at Kambi Ndege and Chui 2 and developing and implementing protocols for the same.
- Inspect the staff accommodation to ensure that hygiene and health and safety regulations are met, carrying out risk assessments as necessary.
- Ensure the smooth running of accommodation and staff facilities including managing the staff shop, canteen, food storage and staff village housing inventory.
- Leverage employee strengths to inspire quality and productivity through organizing motivational workshops, yoga classes, sports, events, etc. to help staff achieve more and support their life balance experience.
- Liaising with the HR office in regard to gender equity, diversity and inclusion, religious freedom and substance abuse related workshops and events.
- Other ad hoc duties as assigned.
Competencies / Skills and Qualifications
- At least five years’ experience in planning large scale recreational and welfare events
- A bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Social Work, Social Science or similar discipline.
- In lieu of an advanced university degree, a relevant combination of two years related experience and education in a closely related area of expertise can be considered.
- A self-starter/someone who is capable of working on their own.
- Strong related background and work experience in a multi-cultural setting, particularly initiating and encouraging participation in welfare/social activities
- Excellent organizational, attention to detail, and a “can-do” optimistic attitude, communication and computer skills
- Ability to coordinate and consult with other relevant specialist services within the Organization in accordance with its cross-cutting functional scope
- Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals
- Ability to solve problems, maintain accurate records, and meet deadlines
- Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; fluency in Swahili is an advantage.
Those who meet the above qualifications should submit their applications through [email protected] to reach the Human Resource Manager on or before 29th December 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
