Job Description
MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCE AND ADMINISTRATION - YEDF JOB GRADE
3– REF: YEDF/MHRA/12/2023
Job Location: Nairobi
Terms of Employment: Contract – 5 years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance
Purpose of Job: The job holder will provide human capital and administration services,
planning, coordinating and implementing its policies, strategies, systems and processes
aligned to the YEDF strategic objective and the local legislation.
a) Job Description:
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
i) Coordinate the formulation, review, harmonization and implementation of human
resource and management policies, guidelines and regulations;
ii) Build capacity of Human Resource and Administration for effective execution of
Human Resource and Administration functions;
iii) Develop Human Resource Management Plans to ensure effective succession
management;
iv) Ensure institutionalization of performance management including performance
appraisal system;
v) Interpret and advise on Human Resource and Administration policies and
regulations;
vi) Monitor the implementation of Human Resource and Administration policies, rules
and regulations and analyze their impact on staff;
vii) Facilitate Human Resource planning, communication, discipline, employee
relations, remuneration and staff welfare;
viii) Oversee the development and maintenance of an up-to-date human resource and
administration database;
viii) Spearhead the monitoring, evaluation and auditing or human resource and
administration activities and programmes; and
ix) Prepare and oversee Board papers relating to Human Resource and Administration
Function for deliberation and decision making by the Board.
b) Job Specifications:
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
i) A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) of which
should have been in Management;
ii) Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution;
iii) Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource
Management/Development, Public Administration, Business
Administration/Management, Political Science/Government or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
iv) Master’s degree in Human Resource Management/Development, Human Resource
Planning and Development, Business Administration/Management, Public
Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
v) Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
vi) Membership to a professional body;
vii) Computer proficiency; and
viii) Demonstrate a high degree of professional competence, managerial and
administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.