{"id":847939,"date":"2026-01-03T15:09:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T12:09:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/?post_type=job_listing&p=847939"},"modified":"2026-01-03T15:17:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T12:17:19","slug":"847939-agricultural-finance-corporation-human-resources-officer","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/vacancy\/847939-agricultural-finance-corporation-human-resources-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"Human Resources Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"

AFC<\/strong>\u00a0is seeking a dynamic HR Officer <\/strong>to join its vital team at the Entry-level\/Officer<\/strong> capacity. This crucial operational role involves diligently supporting the core HR functions, including meticulous staff records management, accurate payroll input processing for compliance, and streamlined onboarding for new talent, ensuring adherence to AFC policy and national labor statutes. If you possess a relevant qualification and are eager to apply your strong organizational skills to a DFI central to Kenya's agricultural economy, this is your opportunity to build a meaningful career grounded in service and ethical execution.<\/p>\n

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The Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) is a Development Financial Institution (DFI) wholly owned by the Government of Kenya. AFC remains the leading Government Credit institution mandated to provide credit for the sole purpose of developing agriculture. This role is critical as agriculture is the mainstay of the Kenyan economy where majority of the Kenyan population which is rural based relies on agriculture as their main source of income and food system. AFC has exciting career opportunities and wishes to recruit dynamic and visionary professionals to fill the following positions: -<\/p>\n

Job Title - Human Resources Officer III [Job Grade G7]<\/strong><\/p>\n

Job Purpose:<\/strong><\/p>\n

To provide operational HR support in the implementation of recruitment, staff records management, payroll administration, and compliance with AFC policies, public service guidelines, and Kenyan labor laws.<\/p>\n

Key Responsibilities:<\/h4>\n
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  1. Process and maintain accurate records of staff appointments, confirmations, promotions, transfers, and separations in line with AFC human resource policies and procedures.<\/li>\n
  2. Verify and update staff personal files, ensuring all documents (academic certificates, identification, contracts, and performance records) are properly filed and securely stored.<\/li>\n
  3. Assist in the recruitment process by preparing job advertisements, scheduling interviews, communicating with candidates, and compiling interview reports for review by senior officers.<\/li>\n
  4. Process monthly payroll inputs including new hires, exits, allowances, and deductions (PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, pension) and submit to the finance department for verification.<\/li>\n
  5. Administer staff leave records, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with AFC leave policies, and generate monthly leave reports for management.<\/li>\n
  6. Coordinate the onboarding process for new staff, including orientation programs, issuance of staff identification cards, and introduction to AFC systems and policies.<\/li>\n
  7. Maintain an up-to-date training database, track staff participation in capacity-building programs, and prepare reports on training attendance and outcomes.<\/li>\n
  8. Prepare routine HR reports including staff lists, leave status, turnover analysis, and other ad-hoc reports as required by management.<\/li>\n
  9. Implement occupational health and safety programs, including organizing medical check-ups, safety training, and maintaining first aid supplies.<\/li>\n
  10. Respond to staff inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, and procedures, providing accurate information and escalating complex issues to senior officers.<\/li>\n
  11. Support the performance management process by distributing appraisal forms, tracking submissions, and filing completed evaluations in staff records.<\/li>\n
  12. Assist in organizing staff welfare activities, including team-building events, wellness programs, and employee recognition initiatives.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Person Specification<\/h4>\n

    For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:<\/p>\n

    (i) Bachelor's Degree in any of the following disciplines Business Management, Human Resource Management, Sociology or related field from a recognized Institution.
    \n(ii) Higher Diploma in HRM or CHRP II qualification.
    \n(iii) Associate of IHRM in good standing
    \n(iv)Proficiency in computer applications
    \n(v) Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya<\/p>\n

    Key Competencies and Skills<\/h4>\n

    i. Communication and interpersonal skills
    \nii. Analytical skills
    \niii. Innovative
    \niv. Problem solving skills
    \nv. Coaching and mentoring
    \nvi. Communication and interpersonal skills
    \nvii. Planning and organizational skills
    \nviii. Ethical conduct and confidentiality<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":651667,"template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_promoted":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_job_salary_unit":"","_job_how_to_apply":"

    To manage the possible high number of applications, the Corporation has deployed technology. If you meet the above qualifications, please apply on the portal below.<\/p>\r\n

    Attach a cover letter, an updated CV, copies of Academic Certificates, National Identity Card, and any other supporting documents.<\/p>\r\n

    Application Deadline<\/strong>: Monday 12th January 2026 at 5.00 pm.<\/p>\r\n

    Note<\/strong>: Successful candidates shall be required to provide the following documents for compliance with Chapter six of the constitution:<\/p>\r\n

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    • Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)<\/li>\r\n\t
    • Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)<\/li>\r\n\t
    • Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)<\/li>\r\n\t
    • Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

      Interested candidates may access the detailed job specifications, duties and responsibilities for the positions and the experience required on our website www.agrifinance.org.<\/p>\r\n

      AFC is an equal opportunity Employer. Lack of inclusion of all details as sought for or any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. People with disabilities, the marginalized and the minorities are encouraged to apply.<\/strong><\/p>"},"job_listing_region":[209],"job-categories":[5481,409,62],"job-types":[8],"class_list":{"0":"post-847939","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","5":"hentry","6":"job_listing_region-nairobi","7":"job_listing_category-business-management","8":"job_listing_category-hr-administration","9":"job_listing_category-sociology-student-jobs-internships-in-kenya","10":"job_listing_type-entry-level","12":"job-type-entry-level"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/847939","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/651667"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=847939"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=847939"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=847939"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=847939"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}