KPA General Manager at Kenya Ports Authority

Reporting to the Managing Director, the General Manager, Human Resource and Administration will be a member of Executive Committee and will be responsible for the entire spectrum of the human resource programs/strategies including employee relations/ industrial relations, welfare, acquisition, development/training, and retention of the human resources to meet the corporate objectives of the Authority. The job holder is equally required to oversee the Medical Services, Administration and Bandari College functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall strategic leadership and direction for the development and implementation of effective human resource and administration strategy and policy;
• Direct the Authority’s human resource planning to ensure the formulation of strategies/programs for the timely acquisition/development of the critical skills required to support and sustain the business strategies of KPA;
• Establish frameworks for the continuous development and review of the human resources capabilities/competencies through learning and development programs, succession plans and career management processes;
• Develop an effective performance management program to motivate staff and enhance performance and productivity;
• Maintain harmonious industrial relations ensuring a positive working environment within the Authority;
• Oversee the preparation of the budget for the human resource and administration division and exercise expenditure control;
• Ensure that all members of the human resource and administration team are competent in carrying out their role, offering coaching and mentoring support to enhance their delivery and capabilities.
• Oversee planning, directing, and coordinating supportive services of the Authority including maintaining facilities and supervising activities; and
• Provide a link between Authority’s various divisions and ensures the smooth flow of information from one part to the other through effective office administration;

Requirements

• Be a holder of a Bachelors and Master’s Degree in any of the following fields; Business, Social Sciences, Economics, Industrial Psychology, Organisation Development, Human Resources Management or any other relevant field from a recognized university;
• Possess a Professional Qualification in Human Resource Management and is a member in good standing of Institute of Human Resources Management Kenya, with valid practicing certificate, as stipulated in the Human Resource Management professional Act 2012;
• Have knowledge and experience of not less than nine (9) years of relevant work experience with at least five (5) years served in managerial/ leadership role (s) in significant organisation (s) with similar complexity as Kenya Ports Authority;
• Demonstrable track record in maintaining harmonious industrial/ employee relations; and
• Have thorough knowledge and understanding of Kenya Labour Laws as well as international labour practices.