KNATCOM Manager, Human Resource & Administration - Jobs in Kenya

KNATCOM Manager, Human Resource & Administration - Jobs in Kenya

a) Job Description

The Manager Human Resources & Administration is responsible for the following functions:

provide professional leadership in the development and implementation of Human Resource plans and budgets, outlining activities to be undertaken, resource requirements, key performance measures and indicators as well as expected
outcomes;

conduct workforce analysis, determine optimum staff requirements and design organizational structure that maximizes synergies across functions to support the implementation of the Commission’s strategic plan;

conduct job analysis in order to develop job descriptions and competency profiles to facilitate Human Resource planning, staff recruitment and selection, performance management, training and development, job evaluation and pay structure design as well as career planning;

coordinate the recruitment and selection process in order to ensure that KNATCOM has a critical mass of qualified Human Resource with the required competencies necessary for implementation of departments strategic management plans;

assess training needs analysis and baseline attitude surveys in order to design and implement relevant training programmes aimed at building capacity by equipping staff with the necessary knowledge, skills and behavior characteristics in line with the strategic plan;

coordinate implementation of the performance management system and ensure that individual and team performance is continuously monitored and measured against realistic but challenging targets aligned to the strategic direction by clearly
defining performance measures and indicators, expected time frame as well as resource requirements;

ensure timely and accurate processing of the payroll;

implement and maintain an effective human resource management information system;

oversee proper maintenance, storage and security of personnel records to ensure integrity of data and information related to human resource development programmes;

coordinate resolution of employee grievances and disciplinary cases, recommending appropriate action to resolve problems as well as assisting
employees to find satisfactory solutions to personal problems through counseling services;

administer provision of employee medical and insurance packages including workers’ compensation through the appropriate benefit schemes such as NHIF, NSSF, and other employee welfare programmes;

develop and implement human resource policies and procedures aimed at enhancing workplace relations in order to gain employee commitment and
improve morale by ensuring that employees are treated fairly, uniformly and equitably;

confer with relevant professional bodies and government agencies on the interpretation and application of particular human resource management
regulations that apply to a public sector organization;

develop, implement and evaluate staff career and succession plans, progression and development to ensure staff attraction, retention, motivation and job satisfaction; and

b) Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

providing professional leadership in the development and implementation of human resources plans and budgets, outlining activities to be undertaken, resource requirements, key performance measures and indicators as well as expected outcomes;

conducting workforce analysis, determine optimum staff requirements and design organizational structure that maximizes synergies across functions to support the implementation of the commission’s strategic plan;

analyzing organizational structures, business processes and workplace relationships in order to eliminate hierarchical layers and strengthen
opportunities for increased collaboration through flexible work teams;

conducting job analysis in order to develop job descriptions and competency profiles to facilitate Human Resource planning, staff recruitment and selection, performance management, training and development, job evaluation and pay
structure design as well as career planning;

coordinating the recruitment and selection process in order to ensure that the commission has a critical mass of qualified human resources with the required competencies necessary for implementation of departments strategic management plans;

assessing training needs analysis and baseline attitude

surveys in order to design and implementing relevant training programmes aimed at building capacity by equipping staff with the necessary knowledge, skills and behaviour characteristics in line with the strategic plan;

coordinating the implementation of the performance management system and ensure that individual and team performance is continuously monitored and measured against realistic but challenging targets aligned to the strategic direction by clearly defining performance measures and indicators, expected time frame as well as resource requirements;

overseeing the implementation of an effective Human Resource management information system for monitoring, tracking and evaluating employee activities including staff training, performance management, medical, pension and welfare programmes;

overseeing proper maintenance, storage and security of personnel records to ensure integrity of data and information related to Human Resource
development programmes;

coordinating resolution of employee grievances and disciplinary cases, recommending appropriate action to resolve problems as well as assisting
employees to find satisfactory solutions to personal problems through counseling services;

administering provision of employee medical and insurance packages including workers’ compensation through the appropriate benefit schemes such as NHIF, NSSF, and other employee welfare programmes;

developing and implementing Human Resource policies and procedures aimed at enhancing workplace relations in order to gain employee commitment and improve morale by ensuring that employees are treated fairly, uniformly and equitably;

conferring with relevant professional bodies and government agencies on the interpretation and application of particular Human Resource management
regulations that apply to a public sector organization;

developing, implementing and evaluating staff career and succession plans, progression and development to ensure staff attraction, retention, motivation and job satisfaction; and

any other duties as may be assigned.

c) Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

a minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience four (4) of which should be in supervisory role in comparable and relevant position.

A minimum of Master’s Degree in Human Resource management, social sciences, Arts, Government, Political Science or Public Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource management, social sciences, Arts, Government, Political Science or Public Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

leadership course or its equivalent lasting not less than four (4) weeks;

membership of the institute of Human Resource management;

proficiency in computer applications;

demonstrated results in work performance;

d) Key Competencies and Skills

Communication skills,

Problem solving skills,

Analytical skills,

Strategic and innovative thinking

Negotiation and Mediation skills,

Mentorship and coaching skills

How To Apply

Access and apply online via KNATCOM website at www.unesco.go.ke/careers

For details of the job description and skills, please visit the Commission’s website: www.unesco.go.ke/careers

All applications should reach the Commission on or before 13th October 2022 at 5.00 pm.

Note:

Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.

Kenya National Commission for UNESCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Successful candidates will be required to fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.



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