Manager Human Resource and Administration at Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS)

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the selected candidate will entail:

• Guiding the development, interpretation, implementation and review of human resource management and administration policies, standards and guidelines
• Ensuring implementation of Terms and Conditions of service for the Service
• Coordinating organizational development and job of reviews
• Managing staff recruitment, promotion, discipline and capacity building; developing, reviewing and coordinating the implementation of welfare and other incentive schemes for the Service.
• Monitoring the implementation of performance management systems; analysing the staffing levels in the Service and recommending proposals for succession planning and proper deployment.
• Coordinating the development and implementation of grievance handling mechanisms.
• Coordinating office management services, office accommodation, transport and logistics.
• Investigating incidences of security lapse in the Service in liaison with the Police and other security agencies.
• Planning for the acquisition of legal documents such as motor vehicle and assets insurances and licenses in liaison with the Legal Unit and other relevant agencies; and
• Implementing a computerized Human Resource Managements and administration of records management system for the Service.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• At least Ten (10) years relevant work experience in Public Service or Private Sector, five (5) of which must be in a management position
• Have a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Sociology, Government or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
• Have a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounts, Human Resource Management, Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, Sociology, Government, Fleet Management, or Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualifications or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• A Management Course lasting not less than Four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Be a member of a relevant professional body where applicable.
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution