Human Resource Manager Grade – 14 (JKU/HRM/11/09)

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) situated 36 km from Nairobi, Kenya, along Thika Road was established by an Act of Parliament as middle level College of Agriculture and Technology in April 1981. The University developed into a constituent college of Kenyatta University in July 1988 and was finally established as a full fledged university through The Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Act of Parliament 1994.

The University is ISO 9001: 2008 Certified and has staff and student population spreading between the main campus at Juja, Karen Campus, Taita Taveta campus, Nairobi Campus, Mombasa CBD Campus, Nairobi CBD Campus and other collaborating centers. The University’s vision is to be "a University of Global Excellence in Training, Research and Innovation for Development"
In pursuit of its vision and mission, the University is currently searching for a suitably qualified person for the above position.
Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, the Human Resource Manager’s role will be:

To articulate and promote institutional Human Resource (HR) Policies, procedures and guidelines in order to best realize the University’s objectives and aspirations.
Specific duties:
• To design, develop, direct and supervise the human resources functions
• To formulate, improve and administer the University’s human resource policies
• To advise Management on the optimization of human resources.
• To review and implement performance appraisal system
• To enhance commitment from the JKUAT human resource through consultative approach.
• Develop and direct human resource planning and development programmes
• To provide expert advice and support to line managers in the implementation of HR Policies, systems and procedures.
• To initiate and co-ordinate job evaluation, job analysis and development processes.
• Design and continuously review the basic administrative structure of the university to ensure effective and efficient delivery of service.
• Implement decisions of the Board on matters regarding human resource.
• Account to the Vice Chancellor on the delivery of the human resource strategic objectives
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by management

Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be a graduate from a recognized University with a Bachelors degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent. Also must be holders of a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management and be a member of a professional body.
• Have minimum of five years experience in human resource management at a senior level in a university or an equivalent large organization.
• Have adequate knowledge of Labour Laws.
• Have effective communication, analytical and negotiations skills and ability to work as a team member.

HOW TO APPLY
Qualified applicants should:
(i) submit three (3) copies of the applications, certificates, updated curriculum vitae, etc.
giving full details of education and professional qualifications, experience, present salary,
names and addresses of three referees, one of whom must be the present or previous employer,
(ii) Indicate clearly the position and the reference number on the application letter and on the envelope which should be addressed as undersigned.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
The University website is: www.jkuat.ac.ke ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED