PRINCIPAL HUMAN RESOURCE AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER at Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration

JOB GRADE - NCIA 3

Duties and Responsibilities

As head of the Human Resource and Administration unit the Principal Human Resource and Administration officer will be responsible for: developing, implementing and
reviewing of appropriate human resource policies, rules and regulations; providing effective organization and administration of the Human Resource Management and
Administration services including appropriate human resource management policies, rules and regulations in Centre for effective performance and productivity; participating
in recruitment, placement, training and development of staff; coordinating the implementation of Performance Appraisal Systems; carrying out training needs assessment; undertaking human resource planning, communication, discipline, employee relations, remuneration and staff welfare; ensuring effective management of the payroll; undertake appropriate staff deployment; managing human resource and general information management systems; ensuring proper accommodation of staff within the Centre; preparing budget for personnel emoluments and administrative services; controlling and monitoring location and movement of equipment; offering counseling services to staff; coordinating security operations within Centre premises; overseeing daily and weekly cleaning of offices and compounds; overseeing maintenance and provision of transport; and providing cross-functional administrative services.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
(i) Served in the grade of Senior Human Resource and Administration Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years;

Or,

Have relevant working experience of at least seven (7) years with a minimum of five (5) years in a senior management position in public or private organization;
(ii) Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a          recognized institution;
(iii) A post-graduate degree in a relevant field.
(iv) Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks in a recognized institution or its equivalent qualification from a recognized             institution;
(v) Have met all the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya;

vi) Be a member of a recognized professional body in good standing.