Director - Human Resource And Administration at Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission

Job Description POSITION:

SCALE: 3

TERMS OF SERVICE: 5 YEARS

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
• Develop accountability structures, supervise periodic reporting and projects and monitor the performance indicators for the Human Resource and Administration departments

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

• Masters degree in Human Resource Management or a comparable post graduate qualification in Human Resource Management
• Bachelors degree in Human Resource, Business Administration or Social Sciences from a recognized institution
• Post graduate Diploma in human Resource Management or Certified Public Secretaries
• Must be a member of Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)
• 10 years of relevant post graduate service in a comparable position from a large reputable organization.