HR and Admin Director at IEBC - Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission

HR and Admin Director Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and ensure the implementation of human resource and administration strategies are in line with the Commission’s strategy;
• Coordinate the reviews of the Secretariat’s organization structure and provide strategic advice on its appropriateness with regard to effectiveness and efficiency;
• Contribute to the development of electoral reforms with regard to human resources including developing and overseeing the implementation of appropriate change initiative;
• Advice the Commission on facilities management including a disposal policy and procedures;
• Supervise, develop and mentor managers;
• Develop accountability structures, supervise periodic reporting and projects and monitor the performance indicators for the Human Resource and Administration Departments;
• Oversee the development of Human Resource plans in coordination with other directorates and departments;
• Oversee the development of appropriate administration structure to ensure effective and efficient service delivery and value for money e.g. development fund; construction;
• Ensure the Commission is adequately resourced by professional and competent personnel by implementing sound talent sourcing and retention programmes;
• Advice the directorate on electoral operations on procedures and systems for recruitment and training of electoral operation officers;
• Develop and inculcate a culture of performance management in the whole Commission;
• Participate in management meeting and advice all other directorates on matters touching on human resource and administration;
• Ensure the development and implementation of a fleet management system for the Commission e.g. vehicles, forklift;
• Oversee the maintenance and safe custody of the Commission’s equipment and facilities;
• Oversee construction of new office facilities and warehouse;
• Ensure the development of capacity building plan, career progression paths in the Commission; and
• Develop accountability structures, supervise periodic reporting and projects and monitor the performance indicators for the Human Resource and Administration departments.

Requirements for the HR and Admin Director Job

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or Social Sciences from a recognized institution;
• MBA in any management field;
• Post graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management or Certified Public Secretaries;
• Member of Institute of Human Resource Management or any other related Institution; and
• 10 years of service in a comparable position from a reputable organization.

Integrity Clearance

In addition to the qualifications set above, the applicants must further meet and get the following clearances:

• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
• Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
• Chief Executive Officer, Higher Education Loans Board.
• Professional bodies (where applicable) to which the applicant belongs eg LSK, ICPAK, AAK, IEK etc.
• Credit Reference Bureau Africa Ltd or Metropol Credit Reference Bureau.