Director, Human Resources and Communication

Director, Human Resources and Communication
 

Reporting to: Managing Director
 

Job Role: The post holder will:

• Provide strategic leadership in Human Resources and Communication functions of KEBS in line with corporate objectives and strategies.
• Contribute to the performance of KEBS with the development, review, implementation and promotion of Human Resources
• Provide strategic direction for Human Resource and Communication Division and participate in corporate planning and draw up the Human Resource Plan and budget.

Key Responsibilities, duties and tasks

• In conjunction with the user departments, Identify the resources and skills needed to deliver on the strategic plan and lead acquisition of those skills through training, recruitment and employee career management.
• Formulation and review of human resources, administration and communication policies, strategies and procedures. This will include collating and maintaining a schedule of all policies and procedures to be implemented or updated within HR, including recruitment, to ensure that relevant assessments and consultations are undertaken and that proposed timescales are met.
• Ensure that the decisions of the Board and Management that relate to the Division are implemented.
• Facilitate the mainstreaming of Performance Management System (PMS), Evaluations and reward in accordance with the organization PMS policy including Talent Management
• Spearhead HR & Communication preparation and implementation of the Organizations Strategic Plan.
• Development and implementation of Divisional work plans.
• Providing logistical support and services to the staff in the Organization.
• Ensure high level of staff morale and commitment to work ¡n the Organization.

Minimum academic qualification:

• Bachelors’ degree ¡n a business related field or Social Sciences, MBA in HR from a recognized institution
• Professional training in Management, Administration and Communication will be an added advantage
• Member of a relevant recognized professional body

Relevant work experience:

• At least (10) year’s relevant experience in a reputable organization five (5) of which must be at a senior management level

Competencies:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated Commitment, reliability and a high degree of personal integrity & Leadership
• Human resource management & administrative skills

Terms and remuneration
 

The successful candidates will be appointed to a three year contract. 

An attractive salary package will be offered based on government guidelines
 

Posting
 

The candidates will be based at the KEBS Head Office in Nairobi but will be expected to travel from time to time to supervise the regions and other centers.
 

If you fit any of these specifications and are up to the challenge, please submit your application with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of both academic and professional certificates, stating your current position, remuneration, three(3) professional referees, e-mail address and daytime telephone contacts to:
 

Managing Director
Kenya Bureau Of Standards
P.O. Box 54974-00200
Nairobi
Popo Road; 

Off Mombasa Road
 

Your application must be received not later than Friday 22nd February 2013 at 1000 hrs (EAST).