Assistant Director Human Resource Management

1 month ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute is empowered to carry out research in Marine and Freshwater fisheries, Aquatic biology, Aquaculture, Environmental Chemistry, Ecological, Geological and Hydrological studies, as well as Chemical and Physical Oceanography.

JOB SUMMARY

Requirements for Appointment/Person SpecificationFor appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -Master's degree in any of the following disciplines: - Human Resource Management, Business Management, Business Administration, or its equivalent qualification from recognized institution;Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;Professional qualification in human resource management e.g. Certified Human Resource Management Professionals (CHRP);At least eight (8) years relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in management level in a comparable position in public service or private sector;Membership to the Institute of Human Resource Management in good standing with a practicing certificate;Proficiency in computer applications;Minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent;Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks, or equivalent, from a recognized institution;Demonstrated good results in work performance; andMet the requirements of Chapter Six of Constitution.Key Competencies and SkillsMentoring, coaching and leadership skills;Good interpersonal skills;Organization skills;Strong communication and reporting skills;Problem solving skills;Strong analytical skills; andConflict resolution

RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: -Overseeing the development, implementation and review of human resource management policies, plans, strategies, programs, processes and budgets;Managing employee relations programmes and ensuring staff discipline is maintained;Managing the staff performance appraisal system;Prepare and monitor the implementation of departmental Work Plan;Overseeing human resource planning and development;Coordinate the staff induction and on-boarding programmes;Promotes best practices in the management of human resource function;Develop, implement and review of the Institute's human resource career guidelines;Coordinate the development and implementation of annual performance contracts in the department;Ensure compliance and mainstreaming of crosscutting issues such as occupational health and safety, HIV/AIDS, Gender, Disability, Alcohol and Drug Substance Abuse policies;Overseeing the implementation of training programs based on identified needs;Overseeing the monitoring and evaluation of effectiveness of training and development programmes;Providing guidance on development and updating of the human resource database;Overseeing the effective administration of the payroll system;Oversees the development and implementation of grievance handling mechanisms among staff;Overseeing the reconciliation of staff compliment and establishment;Overseeing the administration of staff welfare;Approves leave applications, sick sheets and sick offs for staff;Advising on the HR management information systems; andProviding secretarial services to the Institute Human Resource Management Advisory Committee (HRMAC).

REQUIRED SKILLS

Human resource and personnel development, Human resources information systems, Personnel administration (working hours, holidays), Leadership skills, Employee relations and consultations

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education



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