Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) Assistant Director, Administration Jobs
Job Description
Coordinating human resource services in the areas of recruitment, promotion, discipline, training and development, placement and staff welfare;
Ensuring correct interpretation and implementation of human resource policies including pensions, salary administration, labour laws and other statutes that impact on human resources;
Coordinating succession management;
Coordinating utilization of human resources in the Institute and advising on proper deployment;
Forecasting human resource development requirements in the Institute;
Coordinating implementation of human resource training plans for the Institute;
Evaluating the effectiveness of training and staff development programmes;
Initiating and formulating human resource development training policies in the Institute;
Ensuring compliance with various statutory and regulatory requirements;
Coordinating training needs assessment, training projections, plans and implementation of development programmes;
Managing industrial relations at the workplace;
Preparing budget, work plan, performance contract and procurement plan for the department;
Ensuring adherence to internal controls in the human resource management and development division;
Undertaking analysis on utilization of human resources in the organization and advising on proper deployment;
Ensuring adherence to the quality management system in human resource management and development;
Undertaking impact assessment of human resource policies and practices on performance to inform review;
Overseeing development and maintenance of the human resource database; coordinating staff recruitment, appointments, selection process and discipline;
Coordinating implementation of the performance appraisal process;
Ensuring adherence to internal controls and management information systems;
Overseeing employee wellness programs and implementation of programmes on prevention of endemic diseases in the workplace, gender, disability mainstreaming, Alcohol, Drug and Substance Abuse, the Work Injury Benefit Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Act; and
Implementing quality management system procedures in the department for conformity and efficiency.
Person Specification
Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years' relevant work experience, three (3) of which should be at the grade of Principal Human Resource Management Officer or in a comparable position in the public or
private sector;
Either (a) Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution, and Master's degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; or (b) Bachelor's degree in any Social Sciences or equivalent qualification with a Diploma / Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution;
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent;
Certified Human Resource Professional of Kenya (CHRP-K) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
Professional membership with the Institute of Human Resource Management of Kenya (IHRM) in good standing;
Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Proficiency in computer applications;
Demonstrated results in work performance; and
Fulfilment of the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Key Competencies and Skills
Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
Good interpersonal skills;
Organization skills;
Strong communication and reporting skills;
Problem solving skills;
Strong analytical skills; and
Conflict resolution skills.
Remuneration and Benefits
Basic salary scale: KShs. 148,634 – KShs. 193,225 P.M.
House allowance: KShs. 50,000 P.M.
Commuter allowance: KShs. 17,000 P.M.
Annual leave allowance: KShs. 20,000 P.A.
Medical cover and other allowances: As provided by KMFRI
How to apply
For more information and job application details, see; Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) Assistant Director, Administration Jobs
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