Deputy Director, Finance, Human Resource and Administration (F, HR & ADM)

Ref: KIRDI – DD - FHR&ADM - 01

Duties and responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director, the Deputy Director, Finance, Human Resources and Administration will be:

• In charge of the Finance, Human Resources and Administration Department.
• Specifically involved in coordinating the operations of Finance, Human Resource and Administration; formulation of human resource management and finance policies/functions and implementation of the same; Preparation of corporate budget; overseeing human resource management and finance policies and strategies.
• In addition, required to set up an effective accounting system following the prevailing Government accounting procedures, manage and monitor the institute’s expenditure; and monitor the institute’s payroll and staff establishment among other HR/Finance and Administrative duties.

Minimum Requirements:

For appointment to the position of Deputy Director, Finance, Human Resources and Administration, one must have:

• Master’s degree in any of the following; Human Resource Management/Personnel Management/Business Administration/Industrial Relations and CPS III/Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management and/or CPA III or its equivalent from a recognized Institution
• At least fifteen (15) years’ experience in the relevant field, five (5) of which must be in relevant senior management levels
• Be computer literate
• Undertaken a strategic leadership development course for a minimum period of six (6) weeks from a recognized institution
• A PhD qualification in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence
• Excellent communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• A person of high integrity
• A team player
• A strategic thinker.

Applications, accompanied by certified copies of certificates, detailed curriculum vitae, testimonials, current remuneration, current position/grade, expected salary and a day time telephone contact should be forwarded to the address below by 28th December 2011.

Please quote the respective Reference number for the position you would like to be considered for on the Application letter and envelope.

The Director
Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI)
Popo Road, Nairobi South C
P.O. Box 30650 – 00100
Nairobi
Kenya

E-mail: dir@kirdi.go.ke

These positions will be held on a three (3) year contract and successful candidates will be offered attractive and competitive remuneration packages.

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification