Vacancies at Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre

Job Description

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Providing advice on legal and corporate matters to the Centre through interpretation and writing legal opinions;
• Providing secretariat services on behalf of the Managing Director;
• Developing and reviewing relevant regulatory Legal framework for the implementation of the Centre’s mandate;
• Coordinating and ensuring representation of the Centre in courts or other judicial authorities;
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, Service Level Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding, leases and other legal documents to ensure compliance to statutory requirements and the Centre’s policies;
• Liaising with the Attorney General, law enforcement agencies and stakeholders on all legal matters;
• Ensuring that legal audit compliance is carried out to confirm compliance with relevant statutory requirements;
• Overseeing implementation of the Mwongozo Code of Conduct at the Centre.

Job Specification

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized University;
• Master’s degree in Law or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Postgraduate diploma in Law from the Council of Legal Education;
• A minimum of Eight (8) years and at least three (3) experience in supervisory role in the Public or Private Sector;
• Admitted as an advocate of the High Court Kenya;
• Current Practicing Certificate; vii. Member to the Law Society of Kenya;
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Membership to Institute of Certified Public Secretary of Kenya (ICPSK);
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrable good results in work performance; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and skills

• Organization and management skills;
• Leadership and managerial skills;
• Drafting skills;
• Report writing skills;
• Negotiation skills and arbitration skills; and
• Analytical skills.

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Job Description

The duties and responsibilities entails:

• Updating the inventory register;
• Assisting in managing transport;
• Assisting in maintenance office equipment, facilities and assets;
• Assisting in generating reports on operations, maintenance and utilization
• Assisting in supervision of office cleanliness; and
• Dispatching of mails

Job Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelors degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Sociology, Business Administration or its equivalent from a recognized university;
• Proficiency in computer application; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

 Key Competencies and skills

• Planning skills;
• Communication and reporting skills;
• Interpersonal skills; and
• Team player.

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Job Description

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Advising Management on policies and strategies relating to human resources management and administration to ensure staff attraction, retention, motivation and job satisfaction;
• Developing, implementing and reviewing KAGRC’s Human Resource and Administration policies, procedures and processes;
• Developing, implementing and evaluating staff career and succession plans, progression and development;
• Ensuring development, implementing and evaluating staff benefits schemes and rewards systems;
• Coordinating staff performance appraisal in line with KAGRC’s annual objectives and targets;
• Managing recruitment and selection of staff;
• Overseeing human resource planning and undertaking organization review to ensure an optimal structure;
• Controlling and monitoring the location and movement of equipment;
• Managing training and development in the organization;
• Ensuring the Centre’s approved Human Resource policies and procedures are adhered to;
• Coordinating administrative services such as office services, maintenance and transport;
• Coordinating implementation of effective maintenance, storage and security of employee records to ensure integration and confidentiality of data and information on staff;
• Assist the Director in developing the HR agenda for the Board;
• Offering secretarial services to the HR Advisory Committee;
• Approving the Budget for the Department;
• Ensuring that staff are appraised; and
• Mentoring and coaching staff.

Job Specification

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent from a recognized university;
• OR Bachelors Degree in Social Science with a post graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management.
• Masters Degree in Human Resource Management, or equivalent;
• Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing;
• Practicing Certificate;
• Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• At least ten (10) years’ relevant work experience in the public or private institution;
• At least five (5) years’ experience in management;
• Demonstrated results in work performance;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution;

Key Competencies and skills

• Strategic thinking;
• Analytical skills;
• Strong communication and reporting skills;
• Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills; and
• Team player.