Human Resources Manager at KCB Foundation

Description

Our Client, the KCB Foundation, was established in 2007 to implement the KCB Bank Group’s Corporate Social Responsibility programs and as a sign of commitment to sustainable development to alleviate poverty and enhance well-being.

The KCB Foundation has partnered with MasterCard Foundation through their programme Young Africa Works, to jointly implement an innovative 5-Year (2019 -2024) nationwide program that will create 1.5 Million Jobs. This project will be implemented under the 2Jiajiri programme of the KCB Foundation. The partnership targets to reach 114,000 beneficiaries categorized as Micro and Small Enterprises, primarily in Manufacturing, Agricultural and Construction Sectors. The program seeks to alleviate poverty for Women and Youth in the informal sector through Wealth Creation and Employment. 2Jiajiri is an end-to-end social transformational program divided into three phases. Phase one involves technical training, where beneficiaries undergo competency-based training in a vocational craft. In phase two, beneficiaries’ are incubated through Business Development consultancy Services, which includes access to Credit. In phase three, beneficiaries reach maturity and transition into the market.

The KCB Foundation is seeking to recruit dynamic, highly motivated and results oriented individuals to fill the following vacant posts at the Foundation:

Requirements

Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Party, the HR Manager will be responsible for the implementation of HR / People strategies, effective delivery of HR services at YAW Programme working with the management of KCB Group HR Division, while serving as a strategic partner to the KCBF business.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of KCBF Human Resources strategy and plans; prepare and monitor annual HR budgets and work plans, monthly audit trails, and prepare periodic HR reports for the board of trustees;
• Provide day to day line management advisory and HR services on people issues for the KCBF;
• Articulate the HR agenda to the KCBF Senior Management Team as a means of continuous organisational development;
• Undertake Quarterly staff reviews for programmes, collaborate with staff to share learnings and challenges for continuous performance;
• Working with line managers, set performance targets, standards, and monitoring processes, reviews and assessments while monitoring KCBF performance management cycle and compliance;
• Manage strategic, timely and effective recruitment processes; plus design and implement on boarding programs for new staff;
• Liaise with line managers to monitor talent pipeline for effective optimization and staff development within the programs;
• Develop, recommend, review policies, systems and practices that acknowledge diversity and equal opportunities for all;
• Disseminate new HR policies and practices across KCBF and liaise with the Group’s compliance function to ensure compliance; and
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and other relevant laws across KCBF, and adherence to donor requirements.

Person Specifications

• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource, or any other related field, gained from a recognised institution. A Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management, or any related field is an added advantage;
• Be a holder of Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management;
• Must be a member in good standing of the IHRM, with a valid IHRM Practicing Certificate;
• Have knowledge and relevant work experience of 7 years and above, with not less than 4 years in a management role;
• Extensive knowledge and expertise in Team Management, Project Management, Financial Services Industry, Managing Partnerships, International Donor-Funded Projects, Capacity Building and Facilitation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Knowledge Management, Grants Management, People Management, and Relationship Management are essential requirements for this role; and
• Demonstrable High-Level Integrity, Excellent Interpersonal, Communication, Planning & Organising, and Leadership skills, Executive Disposition, Dynamism and Forward Thinking, and Business Acumen are essential requirements for this role.

Benefits

• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource, or any other related field, gained from a recognised institution. A Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management, or any related field is an added advantage;
• Be a holder of Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management;
• Must be a member in good standing of the IHRM, with a valid IHRM Practicing Certificate;
• Have knowledge and relevant work experience of 7 years and above, with not less than 4 years in a management role;
• Extensive knowledge and expertise in Team Management, Project Management, Financial Services Industry, Managing Partnerships, International Donor-Funded Projects, Capacity Building and Facilitation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Knowledge Management, Grants Management, People Management, and Relationship Management are essential requirements for this role; and
• Demonstrable High-Level Integrity, Excellent Interpersonal, Communication, Planning & Organising, and Leadership skills, Executive Disposition, Dynamism and Forward Thinking, and Business Acumen are essential requirements for this role.

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