Job Description
REF: KSL/HR06/2019 GRADE KSL 3
Overall purpose of the job
Reporting to the Deputy Director, Corporate Support Services, the incumbent will be responsible for planning, coordination and implementation of human resource and administration policies, procedures and processes.
Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: –
Advising the Deputy Director, Corporate support services on Human Resource& Administration issues;
Initiating the formulation and implementation of Human Resources & Administration Policies, strategies and evaluate their effectiveness to achieve the School’s mandate;
Advising management on all Human Resource & Administration matters;
Promoting understanding and commitment to positive values in the School;
Implementing the staff training and development plan to build capacity among the staff;
Advising the School on the best practices of the labor laws as they apply to Human Resources management to ensure that the School is in line with the set standards;
Formulating and implementing the staff performance appraisal program;
Developing for approval regulatory framework for Reward and sanctions system;
Sensitizing staff on all Human Resource & Administration policies;
Managing the employee performance improvement program;
Analyzing staffing levels for effective succession planning;
Ensuring implementation of health and safety programs;
Custodian on all staff records;
Overseeing security and safety of all KSL staff and assets;
Overseeing a clean and well maintained School environment;
Preparing procurement plan for the HR/Administration department;
Prepare budget plan for the HR/Administration department; and
Secretary to the HRMAC.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will have:
At least ten (10) years relevant work experience in public or private sector, five (5) of which should be at management level;
Master degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution;
Bachelor degree in Human Resource Management or a degree in social sciences with a postgraduate diploma in human resource management;
Practicing Certificate from the Institute of Human Resource Management;
Certified Human Resource Professional (K) is an added advantage;
Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution as an added advantage;
Meet requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution and the Leadership and Integrity Act; and
Proficiency in Computer Applications.
Competitive remuneration package and benefits will be offered to the successful candidates.
ALL APPLICANTS are required to comply with the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya. Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide evidence of clearance by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Kenya Revenue Authority, Credit Reference Bureau, Higher Education Loans Board and provide a Certificate of Good Conduct.
The Kenya School of Law is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND MINORITIES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.