Deputy Director, Human Resource and Administration at Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority

Duties and Responsibilities

Specifically, duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Coordinates and oversees the Human Resource and administration functions within the Authority;
• Coordinates the development, interpretation, implementation and review of human resource management and administration policies, standards and procedures;
• Manages staff recruitment, promotions, discipline and capacity building;
• Coordinates the analysis of staffing levels in the Authority and recommends proposals for succession planning and management;
• Develops, reviews and coordinates implementation of welfare and other incentive schemes for the Authority’s staff;
• Monitors and evaluates the implementation of the department’s projects and programmes;
• Oversees the development and implementation of grievance handling mechanisms among staff;
• Promotes best practices in the management of human resource function;
• Champions change management programmes within the Authority;
• Oversees the evaluation of the effectiveness of training and human resource development programmes;
• Oversees the effectiveness of the Records Management functions of the Authority;
• Oversees the provision of security and safety for Authority’s premises and staff;
• Manages provision of office space, transport and other logistical services;
• Fosters teamwork culture to promote and facilitate productivity, performance, professionalism and innovation by staff throughout the Department;
• Manages the Department’s Information Management Systems;
• Provides technical, strategic and policy advice on Human Resource and Administration matters;
• Ensures alignment of policies, strategies and programmes of the Human Resource and Administration Department’s function to the overall organizational strategies and objectives; and
• Ensures prudent and optimum utilization of department’s resource.
• Monitors the implementation and adherence to the Departmental Work Plans;
• Works closely with the Supply Chain Management Department in the development, management and maintenance of the assets register for the Authority;
• Provides mentorship and coaching to the Department’s staff;
• Coordinates training programmes for Authority’s staff;
• Reviews and validates monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the Department;
• Reviews and validates board and management papers for the Human Resource and Administration Department;
• Approves leave applications, sick sheets and sick offs for staff; and
• Approves procurement requisitions of the department;
• Serves as the  secretary  to  the  Authority’s  Human  Resource  Advisory Committee.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• A Minimum of twelve (10) years relevant work experience and at least four (4) in a senior management role in the Public Service or Private Sector;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following; Human Resource Management, Business Administration or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s Degree in either Human Resource Management, Business Administration or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Membership of the Institute of Human Resource Management in good standing and a Practicing certificate.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes

• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Strategic and innovative thinking
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to mobilize resources
• Negotiation skills

Interested Candidates

•  Application Letter;
• Copies of academic certificates and testimonials;
• A copy of the National Identity Card or Valid Passport;
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing current position, qualifications, working experience, current and expected salary, a working email and Daytime telephone number;
• Indicate the Position applied for on the Envelope.

OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax Compliance Certificate); 
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB Clearance Certificate);
• Criminal Investigations Department (Certificate of Good Conduct);
•  An approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB Report);
•  Ethics and Anticorruption Commission (Dully filled and completed first schedule (s.13) and self-declaration form stamped by the EACC.