Manager, Human Resource & Administration – KTNA 3 at Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade)

Purpose of the Job

To provide technical expertise, advice, strategic partnership and leadership on matters relating to Human Resource Management and Administration services in support of the overall Agency objectives in order to achieve the Agency Mandate. It is also tasked with trade facilitation by providing strategic direction on the stakeholder’s capacity building for effective and efficient implementation of trade facilitation initiatives

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating the formulation, review, harmonization and implementation of human resource and administration plans, policies, guidelines and regulations;
• Building capacity of human resource and administration for effective execution of human resource and administration function;
• Developing human resource management plans to ensure effective succession management;
• Ensuring institutionalization of performance management including performance appraisal system;
• Overseeing the preparation of Board papers relating to human resource and administration for deliberation and decision making by the Board ;
• Overseeing allocation and utilization of office space; supervising office management services and staff;
• Investigating all security incidences and liaising with the Police and other security services;
• Undertaking prompt settlement of accident vehicle cases; coordinating rental management;
• Ensuring safe custody of the Agency’s assets;
• Liaising with relevant legal entities to acquire legal documents such as motor vehicle and assets insurances and licenses;
• Ensuring implementation and promotion of best human resource and administration standards and practices.
• Oversee organizational change initiatives
• Overall in charge of culture management in the organization
• Handle industrial disputes

Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience

• At least nine (9) years’ working experience, four (4) of which should be in a management position in the Agency or in a comparable position in the public service or in other reputable organization.
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management/Development/Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science/Government, Anthropology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Human Resource Management/Development/Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science/Government, Anthropology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certified Human Resource Management Professional (CHRP (K)
• Higher Diploma in Human Resources Management or or an equivalent relevant qualification shall be an added advantage.
• Leadership development programme lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Membership to the Institute of Human Resources Management with a current practicing certificate.
• Meets the provisions of Chapter Six of the constitution