Job Description
ADVERT NO. EXT/ 08/05/2023– MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
AND ADMINISTRATION, SCALE KW3 – (1 POST)
Salary scale: Kshs. 120,088x 10,721 - 195,134 PM
House allowance: Kshs. 45,000
Commuter allowance: Kshs. 14,000
Annual leave allowance: Kshs. 1/3 of Basic Salary
Medical Cover: As per the KEWI Medical Scheme
Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable
The Manager, Human Resource and Administrative Officer, KW3 reports to the Deputy
Director Corporate Services, KW2
Duties and responsibilities entail to:
i. Develop human resource strategy;
ii. Develop and constantly review the Institute terms and conditions of service to
ensure that they provide competitive employment practice and motivate staff;
iii. Coordinate organizational development and job reviews with a view of
developing job requirements to support the organizational and personal
development;
iv. Manage the recruitment function and provide human resource skills and
competencies;
v. Develop and manage welfare of the Institute and other incentive schemes
such as medical, employee insurance and other health and safety
requirements;
vi. Develop and monitor implementation of the Institute’s performance
management process;
vii. Regularly review remuneration policy and structure and advice as
appropriate;
viii. Analyzing the staffing levels and making proposals for succession planning;
ix. Analyzing utilization of human resources in the Institute and advising on
proper deployment;
x. Analyzing staff progression and making proposals for career development;
xi. Ensuring the correct interpretation and implementation of human resource
regulations including those relating to pensions, salary administration, labour
laws and other statutes relating to human resource management.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this scale, a candidate must meet the following requirements:
i. At least ten (10) years’ relevant work experience;
ii. Have served in the scale of Principal Human Resource and Administrative
Officer KW4 or a comparable and relevant position in a reputable organization
for a minimum period of four (4) years;
iii. Be in possession of a Master’s degree in Human Resource
Management/Industrial Relations, Public/Business Administration,
Government or its equivalent recognized qualifications from a recognized
Institution;
iv. Relevant Professional qualification and membership,
v. Senior Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks at a recognized
institution;
vi. Be proficient in computer applications.
vii. Fulfill the requirement of Chapter six of the constitution.
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following key personal
attributes and core competences:
Personal Attributes
i. Organizational, managerial and administrative skills;
ii. Ability to work with minimum supervision;
iii. Professionalism and integrity;
iv. Good communication skills.
Core Competences
i. Supervisory management;
ii. Policy implementation skills;
iii. Oral and written skills;
iv. Budget setting;
v. Administrative skills.