General Manager, Human Resource and Administration at Agro-Chemical and Food Company

Job Specification
Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Plan, organize, coordinate and administer all human resource and administration activities in the Company;
• Oversee development and review of human resource and administration policies, rules and regulations;
• Oversee development of human resource plans and strategies;
• Monitor and coordinate implementation of Human Resource Management policies, rules and regulations;
• Develop and institutionalize performance appraisal process;
• Maintain professional Human Resource Management standards;
• Advice on human resource planning and succession Management;
• Advice on career development and review of Career Progression Guidelines;
• Coordinate organizational development and job reviews;
• Interpret labour laws and other statutes that impact on human resource in the organization;
• Coordinate industrial relations and staff welfare;
• Spearhead the development and implementation of Human Resource Management System;
• Spearhead assessment of skills and competence needs for the Company;
• Oversee budgeting, allocation and optimal utilization of training resources and opportunities;
• Review terms and conditions of service;
• Ensure proper utilization of human resources in the Company and advising on proper deployment;
• Ensure compliance with all the statutory requirements relating to Human Resource and Administration; and Coach, mentor, guide and counsel staff.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Minimum fifteen (15) years’ work experience five (5) of which must be in management position.
• Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Personnel Management, Human Resource Development, Social Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Personnel Management, Human Resource Development, Social Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Valid Practicing License from Institute of Human Resources Management (IHRM-K).
• Proficiency in computer application skills; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Strategic and innovative thinking
• Effective communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to mobilize resources
• Negotiation skills