HR / Internal Communications Coordinator Job in Kenya

The

Nairobi Waldorf School, is a Not- For- Profit Trust with a mission to become an

inspirational school in Kenya by nurturing, through Waldorf Education,

well-rounded individuals who are capable of critical, creative and flexible

thinking. 

We

envision independent and talented human beings with a lifelong passion for

learning and a strong sense of community.

Currently present in two campuses in Nairobi, we seek to recruit a Human Resources/ Internal

Communications Coordinator, who will provide leadership and service

to the School on behalf of the Board of Trustees, Faculty, Staff, Parents and

Students.

Reports to: School Manager

Primary

Function: Developing,

supervising and facilitating the overall coordination and management of the

school’s Human Resources and Communications function, in concert with the Board

of Trustees, School Manager, College of Teachers (COT) and Faculty, while

providing leadership guidance, support, and stewardship to

Administrators. 

Accountable for the level of professionalism demonstrated by the Faculty and

Staff, the Human Resources/ Internal Communications Coordinator supports the

College Chair and School Manager, to ensure the Trust’s efficiency and

effectiveness of operations, through participation in decision making, advising

on all Human Resources development activities, communication and implementation

of agreed upon decisions.
 

• Development,
  
  implementation, and interpretation of Human Resource and Communication
  
  policies, procedures, operations and systems in line with the Kenyan
  
  Labour Laws.



• Effective
  
  formulation and implementation of all Human Resource and
  
  Communications  functions that support achievement of decision
  
  making, authority and accountability approaches, and the Trust’s Strategic
  
  Plan


• Develop
  
  and foster a culture of collaboration in which the diverse groups within
  
  the school community contribute to the achievement of shared goals of
  
  Waldorf education, while enhancing the foundation and identity of the
  
  school and its’ principles.


• Initiate,
  
  catalyze and facilitate necessary change and transformation processes
  
  within the Trust’s operations and development areas, and ensure harmony
  
  and operational efficiency.


• Staff
  
  Management, Development and Performance Management.


• Provide
  
  support to ensure quality and integrity of schooling and progress towards
  
  alignment with the Waldorf Curriculum.

Essential Core Competencies:

• A
  
  commitment to the spiritual foundation of the school and the study of
  
  Anthroposophy.


• Knowledge
  
  of Waldorf school philosophy, including administrative and educational
  
  principles, techniques and methods.


• Proven
  
  and demonstrative ability to exercise prospective thought and creative
  
  planning in goals setting and ability to follow through on those goals.


• Excellent
  
  interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, with
  
  ability to build relationships among the diverse multicultural members of
  
  the school community, and enthusiastically articulate a passion for the
  
  Nairobi Waldorf School and Waldorf Curriculum

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Degree
  
  in Education, Business, Human Resources Management/ Organization
  
  Development or equivalent.


• Minimum
  
  of 8+ years of strong operational experience: should have worked in a
  
  senior management role for 5+ years.


• Good
  
  knowledge of Kenya Labour Laws, employee relations systems, and basic
  
  knowledge of legal and regulatory provisions governing educational
  
  institutions and non- profits.


• Demonstrated
  
  experience in leading, supporting and motivating staff and teams


• Organizational
  
  development, personnel management, strategic planning and management
  
  skills


• Personal
  
  qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to the mission of the
  
  Nairobi Waldorf School.


• Flexible
  
  and able to multi-task; can work within a multi-cultural, fast-moving
  
  environment,


• Ability
  
  to bring projects to completion, working in collaboration with appropriate
  
  individuals, to ensure effective and efficient school operations


• Effective
  
  analytical, interpretation, summarizing and data presentation skills 


• Ability
  
  to maintain strict confidentiality.


• Proficiency
  
  in computer and standard software systems, such as word processing,
  
  spreadsheets, accounting, databases, and email.

NB: Background

and police checks will be conducted due to this position’s interaction and

proximity with children.

Interested candidates should send their applications and resume to:

recruitment@nairobiwaldorfschool.ac.ke by 15th March 2016.