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
