Job Description
ADVERT NO. EXT/ 11/05/2023–PRINCIPAL HUMAN RESOURCE AND
ADMINISTRATION OFFICER, SCALE KW4 - (1 POST)
Salary scale: Kshs. 87,607x5, 793 -128,156PM
House allowance: Kshs. 45,000
Commuter allowance: Kshs. 12,000
Annual leave allowance: Kshs. 1/3 of Basic Salary
Medical Cover: As per the KEWI Medical Scheme
Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description
The Principal Human Resource and Administrative Officer, KW4 reports to the
Manager, Human Resource and Administration, KW3.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
i. Human resource planning; recruitment; appointment; discipline; industrial
relations; staff welfare; and performance appraisals;
ii. Staff training and development;
iii. Assisting in design of human resource policies;
iv. Managing records;
v. Designing and managing human resource management information system.
vi. Overseeing the provision of efficient office services, telephone services,
registry services, office equipment and supplies, cleanliness of grounds and
offices, transport services, including the drivers;
vii. Ensuring proper facilitation of officers travelling within and without the country;
viii. Coordination of prompt payment of bills;
ix. Guiding and training staff under him/her;
x. Upkeep of institute’s assets register,
xi. Supervision of constructions and maintenance works,
xii. Developing work plans for the section;
xiii. Monitoring and evaluating officers in the section.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this scale, a candidate must meet the following requirements:
i. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource/Personnel Management/Public
Administration/Business Management or any other relevant qualifications
from a recognized Institution;
ii. Master’s Degree in any of the above fields;
iii. Relevant Professional qualification and membership
iv. At least Eight (8) years’ work experience four (4) of which should have been a
Senior Human Resource and Administrative Officer KW5 or its equivalents
v. Attended a Senior Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks.
vi. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
vii. Membership of a professional body
viii. Proficiency in computer applications;
ix. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution
Personal Attributes
i. Organizational, managerial and administrative skills;
ii. Ability to work with minimum supervision;
iii. Professionalism and integrity; and
iv. Good communication skills.
Core Competences
i. Supervisory management;
ii. Policy implementation skills;
iii. Oral and written skills;
iv. Budget setting;
v. Administrative skills.