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  • Assistant Director-Human Resources Management And Administration 

Legal Officer

    Assistant Director-Human Resources Management And Administration Legal Officer

    JOB REF: KIRDI/HR/01/21
    Duties and responsibilities:
    Reporting to the Deputy Director, Finance, Human Resources and Administration, the Assistant Director, Human Resource Management and Administration will be responsible for:

    Coordinating the formulation, review, harmonization and implementation of human resource and administration policies, guidelines and regulations;
    Building capacity of human resource and administration for effective execution of human resource and administration function;
    Developing human resource management plans to ensure effective succession management;
    Ensuring institutionalization of performance management including performance appraisal system;
    Interpreting and advising on human resource and administration policies and regulations;
    Monitoring the implementation of human resource and administration policies, rules and regulations and analyzing their impact on staff;
    Facilitating human resource planning, communication, discipline, employee relations, remuneration and staff welfare;
    Supervising office management services and staff, and
    Overseeing the development and maintenance of an up-to-date human resource and administration database.

    Person Specifications:

    Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Human Resource Management/Industrial Relations or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
    Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Human Resource Management/Industrial Relations, Business Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
    Have CHRP (K) from Human Resource Management Professional Examination Body (HRMPEB);
    At least nine (9) years relevant work experience and have served in the grade of Principal Human Resource Officer for at least three (3) years
    Practicing certificate and full membership from IHRM professional body;
    Demonstrated work performance and results, and
    Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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    Shortlisted candidates will be required to present originals of the following documents during the interviews:Candidates may submit manual (hard copy) or electronic (online) applications;
    All applications should be submitted together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, a copy of ID/Passport, copies of academic certificates, testimonials and any other relevant supporting documents;
    Scanned copies of these documents must accompany the online application;
    The Curriculum Vitae should include information on academic qualifications, professional experience, leadership and management roles, publications, awards, scholarships, funding, membership of professional association, linkages and community service, current remuneration, current position/grade, expected salary email address and telephone contacts;
    All applications should contain the job title and job reference number as shown below;
    Manual applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked:“Application for the position of Assistant Director – Human Resources Management And Administration (HR & ADM), IR 10. JOB REF: KIRDI/HR/01/21”
    OR
    “Application for the position of Legal Officer I, IR 9. JOB REF: KIRDI/HR/02/21” as applicable and delivered to:The Director/CEO
    Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI)
    Popo Road, Nairobi South C
    P.O. Box 30650 – 00100
    NAIROBI,
    KENYAOnline applications may be submitted via email to: dir@kirdi.go.keAll applications should reach the Director/CEO’s office on or before 9th July 2021 latest by 5.00 p.m. (East African Time).
    NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

    Apply via :

    dir@kirdi.go.ke

  • Principal Internal Auditor 

Assistant Director (Finance) 

Deputy Director (Technology Transfer & Extension Services) 

Deputy Director (Finance, Human Resource & Administration) 

Deputy Director (Research, Technology & Innovation) 

Security Officer

    Principal Internal Auditor Assistant Director (Finance) Deputy Director (Technology Transfer & Extension Services) Deputy Director (Finance, Human Resource & Administration) Deputy Director (Research, Technology & Innovation) Security Officer

    The Principal Internal Auditor will be responsible to the Chief Internal Auditor in the performance of his/her duties.
    He/she will be the Alternate Secretary to the Audit Committee of the Board.
    Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will include

    developing programs of activities to be undertaken by Internal Auditors and its budget;
    preparing responses to management letters from the external auditors;
    preparing Public Investment Committee (PIC) reports and assisting in follow up on the implementing their recommendations;
    undertaking special audit investigations as may be required from time to time;
    Supervision on risk assessment exercises and ensures implementation of risk management guidelines; and
    any other duties as may be assigned.

    Qualifications
    For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:-

    Served as an Auditor or an Accountant for ten (10) years, three (3) of which must have been in a senior position.
    Certified Public Accountant Kenya (CPA-K) or Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) IV or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
    Registration with ICPAK or CISA
    Master’s Degree in a business related field or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
    A Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
    Proficiency in Computerized Accounting packages; and
    Demonstrated outstanding professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.

    Interested candidates for the job must attach clearance certificates from;

    Kenya Revenue Authority
    Higher Education Loans Board
    Commission for University Education for degrees obtained outside Kenya
    Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
    Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good Conduct)
    An approved Credit Reference Bureau

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  • Corporation Secretary and Head of Legal Unit Director / Chief Executive Officer

    Corporation Secretary and Head of Legal Unit Director / Chief Executive Officer

    Job Description: The Corporation Secretary will be the Head of the Legal and Compliance Department.
    He/She will report to the CEO and will be responsible for advising the Board and Management on Governance, Legal. Regulatory, Compliance matters and also provide Corporate Secretarial services to the Board of Directors.  
    Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:
    Advising the Board on their duties, responsibilities, obligations, relevant laws and governance matters;
    Coordinating governance, legal and compliance audits;
    Assisting in preparation of Board and Committee work plans, budgets and charters
    Assisting in carrying out Board induction, training and evaluation;
    Coordinating the timely preparation and circulation of Board and Committee meeting papers and taking minutes thereof;
    Keeping safe custody of the Corporation seal, Board correspondences, records and other relevant documents;
    Preparing legal advice and opinion, legal interpretation of various matters and handling legislation and litigation matters relating to institute;
    Ensuring compliance with laws, rules and regulations by the Board and Management;
    Job Specification
    For appointment to this post, a candidate must have:
    Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB)
    Master’s degree in Law, Strategic Management or any other relevant field
    Current Practicing Certificate from the Law Society of Kenya
    Certified Public Secretary (CPS) and a Member of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya in good standing. KASNEB qualifications for CPS will be an added advantage.
    Minimum 9 years’ experience with 3 years’ experience at Managerial level
    Proven Experience as Corporation Secretary or in similar governance role
    Interested candidates for the job must attach clearance certificates from;
    Kenya Revenue Authority
    Higher Education Loans Board
    Commission for University Education for degrees obtained outside Kenya
    Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
    Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good Conduct)
    An approved Credit Reference Bureau
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