Chief Executive Officer at Human Resource Management Professionals Examinations Board

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Chief Executive Officer of the Board will be the head of the Secretariat, and shall be responsible to the Board. Specific duties and responsibilities will include:
• Managing day-to-day business of the Examinations Board including development and welfare of staff
• Support the strategic direction of the Board and ensure effective execution of the Board’s strategic plans and objectives
• Being the accounting officer of the Board and shall be responsible to the Board for:
• Preparation and submission of the Board’s almanac, programmes and estimates of revenue and expenditure of the Board in every financial year.
• All income and expenditure of the Board; and
• All assets and discharges of all liabilities of the Board
• Foster and maintain effective communication between the Board and management, all levels of staff and between the Board and external stakeholders;
• Maintain conducive work environment that attracts, retains and motivates skilled and talented employees
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory, legal and regulatory requirements and establish mitigation measures against emerging business risks
• Spearhead the establishment and sustenance of networks and partnerships to ensure the promotion of the Board’s services locally and internationally

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:

• Be a citizen of Kenya
• Hold a Master’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya in any of the following disciplines; Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Business Administration, Education or equivalent qualification
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya
• Have had a minimum of twelve years working experience, five (5) years of which at managerial level
• Post graduate diploma in Human Resource Management
• Be a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP –K)
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Be a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM), Institute of Certified Secretaries and in good standing.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Corporate Governance/ Leadership/ Strategic management and has undergone leadership course lasting not less than six weeks from a recognized institution.
• The Chief Executive Officer shall hold office for a term of three (3) years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a further term of three (3) years