General Background

Kelem International School (KIS) is a preK-G8 school that was originally established under the Swedish Embassy in Ethiopia in 1946 but reopened as an independent not-for-profit school in July 2019.

Our vision is to become a collaborative center of learning in Ethiopia, where each and every child becomes a confident and self-realized global citizen.

Our mission is to facilitate the realization of every child’s full potential and develop resilient, curious, open-minded and reflective students who are able to express themselves fully and effectively. We wish to enable our students to think critically, analyze and creatively solve problems to be adaptive in a rapidly changing world.

Our school will foster in the minds of our students that learning is a life-long endeavor, setting the example by the continued professional development of our teachers and staff.

Our school aims to produce responsible and compassionate global citizens, with respect and recognition of the rich heritage of our host country, Ethiopia.

Currently the student-body of 176 represent 27 different nationalities and with 70 Ethiopian and foreign teaching and support staff members. 

Job brief

• We are looking for a skilled HR/Admin Manager who will recruit, support and develop talent through developing policies and managing procedures. You will be responsible for administrative tasks and you’ll contribute to making the organization a better place to work.
• If you are passionate about HR/Admin and highly efficient, give us a chance to meet you. We expect you to have knowledge of various HR/Admin functions. We want to see a committed and approachable individual who easily connects with people and has a detail-oriented mindset to handle the changing nature of the workforce.
• The goal will be to provide excellent assistance and support to employees and managers.

 Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of HR and Admin initiatives and systems Identify and recommend areas of improvement to internal standard operating procedures.
• Provide counseling on policies and procedures and maintain management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending human resource policies and procedures
• Be actively involved in recruitment by preparing job descriptions, posting ads and managing the hiring process
• Directly supervise Support-Staff of the school and facilitate the day-to-day activities
• Create and implement effective onboarding plans ensuring the process is up to date and of high quality, providing clarity and connection for all employees and their role in relation to the overall vision.
• Develop training and development programs
• Assist in performance management processes
• Support the management of disciplinary and grievance issues
• Maintain accurate and up to date employee records (attendance, contracts, employment etc.) according to policy and legal requirements.
• Review employment and working conditions to ensure legal compliance.
• Maintain and enhance employee benefits programs, including compensation, health insurance, pension, expenses, vacation, and other personnel packages.
• Manages health and safety as well as fire regulations within the school.
• Build strong relationships with external stakeholders, fostering trust and promoting collaboration
• Handle confidential matters with discretion
• Schedule appointments and book meeting rooms when necessary.

Job Requirements

Requirements

• Proven experience as HR officer, administrator or other HR position
• Knowledge of HR functions (pay & benefits, recruitment, training & development etc.)
• Understanding of labor laws and disciplinary procedures
• Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of HRMS and google suite is a plus
• Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent and Accurate Data Entry Skills
• Ability to Work Well Under Pressure
• Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude
• Strong ethics and reliability with the Ability to Maintain Strict Confidentiality
• Positive Attitude and is Reliable and Dependable
• BA in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Management, Social studies or relevant field; further training will be a plus
• HR Credentials (e.g. PHR from the HR Certification Institute)

Experience

• 5 years in the HR/Administration position
• Work experience from community/international schools and/or charitable organizations is highly desirable

Compensation

• The position will be compensated with a competitive salary, based on school standards of pay, experience and qualifications.

How to Apply

Ten days from the date of announcement will be the closing date of the vacancy. Please Email bereket.gezahegn@scsaddis.com or hand over your applications and credentials in person to the Kelem International School/Swedish Community School compound from the date of announcement.

We are located in Kazanchis opposite to Norwegian Lutheran Mission across from the Meles Zenawi Foundation. Tel numbers: +251911527349/56/59