Head of Human Resources

Christ Is The Answer Ministries (CITAM)

Our Mission: To know God and to make him known through evangelism and discipleship Christ is the Answer Ministries (CITAM) the corporate body that at present oversees nine assemblies, six institutions and 93.3 Hope FM seeks to recruit Born Again Christians who are in agreement with the CITAM statement of Faith and practice for the following positions :-

1) Head of Human Resources

Responsible for the management of CITAM’s Human Resources function; including formulation, Periodic review and implementation of HR policies; coordination of the recruitment processes;
Compensation and benefits; staff training and development; employee industrial relations; and the Building of a committed, competent and Productive workforce; under guidance and direction
of the Human Resources Committee of the Deacon Board.

The position reports to the Director for Administration.

Key Responsibilities:

R1. Employee Resourcing

• Ensure that all employment practices, compensation, employee benefits, and human resources programs are within established standards, procedures, guidelines, and policies of CITAM and local labour laws.
• Ensure that CITAM maintains a compensation and benefits package that is equitable and competitive.
• Coordinate the human resources planning process for CITAM and facilitate the staff recruitment and selection process.
• Manage the process of staff appointments, which includes issuance, renewal and termination of contracts
• Maintain contact with the labour industry, other organizations and government departments

R2. Staff Development

• Coordinate staff training and development programmes.
• Coordinate the performance management process to ensure that it is effective linked to the staff development programmes.

R3. Strategic Alignment

• Participate in the development and implementation of CITAM’s strategic plan and ensure effective contribution of the Human Resource function towards achievement of the plans.
• Facilitate periodic review and update of Human Resources policies and procedures in line with changes in the regulatory and labour environment.
• Act as a change management catalyst within CITAM.

R4. Administration

• Provide administrative support, which includes maintenance of personnel records, payroll administration, processing of staff benefits and management of retirement benefits scheme.
• Preparation and control of Human Resource budgets.

R5. Others

• Ensure that CITAM maintains good employee and industrial relations through well managed staff welfare schemes, a healthy and safe working environment, effective management of disciplinary and grievance issues, and effective communication processes.
• Coordinate employee-related legal issues and advise management on appropriate course of action.
• Coordinate work-related counselling and stress management services for staff.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the management of CITAM.

Qualification ,Knowledge and Skills

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences (Business Administration, or any other related field)
• Diploma in Human Resource Management, Organisational Development or any related field
• Should be a member of a recognised professional body such as Institute of Personnel Management (IPM) or Institute of Certified Public Secretaries (ICPS)
• Requires experience in working in a multi-cultural environment.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure.
• A team player who is self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• Requires problem solving orientation, good communication and negotiation skills.
• Must have computer aptitude and word processing skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff at different levels within an organisation is essential for the job
• Minimum of 6 years work experience of which three must be at a senior human resource management level

Qualified applicants are advised to send their application letters, a detailed curriculum vitae and names and contact addresses of at least 3 referees ,one of which must be your Pastor to the address below on or before close of business on Wednesday,6th July 2011.

Director For Administration
Christ Is The Answer Ministries
P.O. Box 42254-00100,
Nairobi

0r email :admin@citam.org clearly stating the job title on the subject line

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted