4. CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER KURA/HR&A/12/001 JG
7 (1 POST)
The
successful candidate will report to Manager Human Resource and Administration
Job
Summary
To
effectively manage, coordinate and administer all the HR functions and policies
relating to employees, so as to ensure peaceful Industrial relations and enhanced
productivity.
Key
Responsibilities
·
Deputize
the Human Resource and Administration Manager in performance management related
activities including performance review meetings, disciplinary committee
meeting, teambuilding etc.
·
Coordinate
Training activities for the Authority and carryout secretarial duties to the
training committee functions as delegated by the Departmental Manager
·
Advice
staff members on emerging local and international trends on both social and
environmental issues likely to affect their employment.
·
Manage
the collection and update of staff personal details
·
Assist in Developing Human Resource
Plans and policies.
·
Participate
in staff discipline processes, manage staff welfare, employee conflict and
bereavement
·
Plan,
co-ordinate and prepare reports pertaining to the Departments Performance
Contract obligations.
·
Communicate
performance expectations and coordinate performance appraisal for the entire
Authority.
·
Manage and maintain peaceful
Industrial relations in liaison with relevant Stakeholders
·
Ensure
the implementation of Human Resource Policy and the Authority’s regulations in
line with relevant legislation and observance by employees.
·
Advice
and guide Management on all HR practices necessary, in having enhanced
productivity and industrial peace. (Enumerate & sensitize staff on
grievance handling procedures).
·
Prepare
reports on how interpersonal relations and staff incentives within the Authority
can be enhanced. (This includes co-ordination of employee recognition schemes,
advice an appropriate staff rewarding and motivation system).
·
Provide
guidance & counseling by helping needy employees, monitoring progress and
provide various empowerment initiatives where necessary.
·
Organize
induction, circulation programs and group-training sessions (in liaison with
relevant HR committees) to enable employees manage the transition to new
assignments and to cope with the demands of the Strategic Plan and Performance
Contract.
·
Liaise
with affiliate Ministries, like Labour, to ensure adherence to required labour
practices and DPM requirements.
·
Make
preparations for job evaluation exercises, help in the administration of the
same, assist in developing supervisory skills for appraisal interviews, and
analyze appraisal forms & co-ordinate recommendations from a selected
committee.
·
manage
the Authority’s Payroll Administration
·
Undertake
any other official duties as may be assigned by the Human Resource and
Administration Manager from time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS
AND SKILLS:
·
Social
Science Degree from a recognized university and a Higher National Diploma in
Human Resource Management.
·
Professional qualifications in Human
Resource Management.
·
Membership to relevant professional
body essential
·
Minimum 7 years relevant working
experience
·
Strong interpersonal and leadership
skills
·
Proven communication skills
·
Culture Change Agent with time
management skills
·
Computer proficiency and ability to
operate HR Information System
·
Rounded experience and knowledge of
employment laws, procedures and policies
·
Ability to interpret, find solutions
and to communicate employee concerns
·
Ability
to maintain professionalism and keep abreast with emerging trends in Human
Resource Management
The
successful candidates may be required to work either at the Headquarter Offices
or any of the Regional Offices as the case may be.
Only candidates who meet the set
criteria should submit applications together with their updated CVs including
details of their day time contacts, current and expected remuneration, notice
period required to take up appointment where successful, names and contacts of
three referees, while at the same time attaching copies of all certificates and
testimonials to be hand delivered or mailed so as to reach the Director General
at the address below not later than 18th
October, 2012.
All
envelopes/applications should have the respective job reference number clearly
marked. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The
Director General
Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA)
IKM
BUILDING, Bishops Road
P.O. Box 41727-00100, GPO, NAIROBI
Important notice:
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted and canvassing will result to automatic disqualification.
KURA is an equal opportunity
employer and is committed to achieving work force diversity in terms of gender
and culture. Persons with Disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
KURA CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER
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