Human Resource & Administration Manager - Jomo Kenyatta Foundation Vacancy

The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation is a leading publisher and provider of scholarships. It is a Company Limited by guarantee and having no share capital.

It was incorporated in 1966 by the Government and mandated to advance education and alleviate poverty.

Currently, The Foundation sponsors over 1,200 students in various public secondary schools countrywide.

We are looking for a self motivated individual with exceptional creativity, enthusiasm, passion, and energy to fill the position of 
Human Resource & Administration Manager.

Eligible applicants for this position must also possess excellent team leadership and communication skills.

This position reports to the Managing Director and is responsible for the Human Resource & Administration function of The Foundation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Review, update and recommend revision of HR policies and procedures
  • Prepare and implement the HR & Administration departmental budget
  • Plan and coordinate staff performance appraisals and career development programs
  • Ensure compliance to local labor laws and government regulations relating to employment.
  • Ensure adherence to Company training policies and procedures
  • In liaison with the line managers review job descriptions and reporting structures.
  • Effect and remit appropriate statutory and voluntary deductions on a timely basis.
  • Administer staff employment benefits including medical, health and safety and welfare schemes.
  • Supervise the Human Resource & Administration staff
Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
  • Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences, Human Resource Management.
  • Organizational Development or any other relevant discipline.
  • Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or its equivalent.
  • At least 5 years continuous experience as Human Resource and Administration Manager in a busy Office preferably in a medium to large organization.
  • Good understanding of the laws of Kenya especially those relating to the work place issues including Employment, human Rights, Ethics, health and Safety, HIV/AIDS, Dispute Resolution and Taxation.
  • Proven ability to supervise and manage a large and diverse team.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Possession of well developed and certified Information and Communication Technology skills especially IIRMIS and other relevant programs.
  • Current membership of the relevant professional bodies.
  • Unquestionable integrity.
  • Possession of a Masters degree in Human Resource, Strategic Management, Industrial Law, Labour relations, Corporate Governance or its equivalent will he added advantage.
Terms and Conditions of Service

This position is permanent and pensionable with a competitive remuneration package, medical cover, insurance and a contributory provident fund. The successful candidate will initially serve a probation term of six months from date of assuming office.

Interested applicants should submit the following:
  • Own handwritten application letter explaining how they satisfy the eligibility criteria stated above
  • Copy of detailed current curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Particulars of their current employer and remuneration package
  • Names and contact addresses of three referees (one of whom must be the current or last employer)
  • Indication of expected minimum remuneration package
  • Copies of academic, professional and other relevant certificates duly certified by an Advocate of the High Court or judicial officer
All applications and supporting documents to be submitted to

The Managing Director.
The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation,
P.O. Box 30533—00100,
Nairobi.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 20th September 2010.

Canvassing by or on behalf of any applicant will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant concerned

Only those candidates short listed for interview will be contacted.

The JKF is an equal opportunity employer.

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