Manager: Human Resources and Administration at Lake Victoria South Water Services Board (LVSWSB)

LVSWWDA 3: REF:- LVS/HR/HRA/6/2020

The position is responsible to the Senior Manager Corporate Services for the following:

• Implementation of constitutional, legal and regulatory provisions on human resource management, development and administration.
• Ensuring fair application of Agency’s human resource policies, instruments, standards and guidelines.
• Providing guidance in the development, interpretation, implementation and review of human resource policies, guidelines and standards.
• Coordinating organizational development and job reviews.
• Managing staff recruitment, selection, appointment, development, capacity building, promotion, discipline and separation within policy.
• Developing, reviewing and coordinating implementation of employee welfare and other incentive schemes.
• Implementation, monitoring, evaluation and improvement of performance management systems.
• Making regular analyses on staffing levels and recommendations for proper deployment, optimization and succession planning.
• Ensuring the establishment and operation of grievance handling mechanisms for internal and external stakeholders.
• Reviewing emerging approaches and practices in managing the human resource function and initiating their integration into the Agency’s policies and practices.
• Championing change management programs and promoting continuous improvement philosophy.
• Coordinating the conduct of annual performance appraisal on all employees.
• Administering and managing the Agency’s payroll.
• Analyzing skill and knowledge gaps within the Agency and planning, resourcing
• and executing training and development programs annually.
• Ensuring maintenance and safe storage of employee records.
• Coordinating implementation of administration policies, regulations, standards, rules, and procedures.
• Developing and maintaining the Agency’s assets register.
• Maintaining the Agency’s assets and property in good working condition.
• Establishing and maintaining appropriate, effective and efficient records management systems and facilities for the Agency.
• Overseeing the provision of security for the Agency’s installations, premises and employees.
• Reviewing the design and implementation of security systems for the Agency.
• Coordinating office management services, office accommodation, transport and logistics as well as provision of equipment, tools and uniforms to employees.
• Investigating incidences of security lapses in the Agency in liaison with relevant security agencies.
• Making arrangements for the timely acquisition of legal documents such as motor vehicle log books, insurances and licenses in conjunction with relevant agencies and the legal function.
• Preparation of regular reports as required.
• Developing draft performance targets for human resources and administration, being contracted and evaluated annually.

Requirements

To effectively perform the outlined duties, the Agency seeks to recruit a candidate with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in human resources management or commerce (human resources option) or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Master’s Degree in human resources management, business administration, public administration or equivalent from a recognized university is an added advantage.
• Attending a management or leadership course lasting at least four weeks.
• a member of a relevant professional body and be in good standing.
• Be a licensed practitioner.
• At least ten years of relevant experience in human resources management, development or industrial relations.
• Five years of relevant experience in a supervisory position within a medium to large organization.
• Demonstrable negotiation, communication, analytical, strategic thinking, proposal writing, mentoring, coaching, problem solving, presentation and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in use of automated human resource and administration tools.
• Track record of achievement of set performance targets.
• Meet requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.