The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation (JKF) is a Company Limited by
guarantee and having no share capital.
It is a leading educational publisher established by the
Government of Kenya in 1966 and mandated to advance education and knowledge
through competitive publishing and provision of scholarships.
In pursuit of its mission and guided by the vision of being the
top publishing house in Eastern Africa and a leading scholarship provider in
Kenya, The Foundation is looking for suitably educated, trained, experienced,
self-driven and motivated individuals with exceptional creativity, enthusiasm
and energy to fill the following vacant positions.
Human Resource & Administration Manager
Job Ref: JKF/HR/HRAM/2012/015
Reporting to the Managing Director the successful candidate will
ensure effective management of the human resource and administration functions.
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 the local labour 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 and Administration staff.
Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
- Masters
degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent.
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Social Sciences, Human Resource Management, Organizational
Development or any other relevant discipline
- At
least 7 years continuous experience as Human Resource and Administration
Manager in a busy office preferably in medium to large organization.
- Good
understanding of the Laws of Kenya especially those relating to work place
issues including Employment, Human Rights, Ethics, Health and Safety,
HIV/Aids, and Dispute Resolution.
- 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 HRMIS and other relevant programs.
- Unquestionable
integrity.
- Must
be a current professional member of the Institute of Human Resource
Management.
- Possession
of a Masters in Human Resource Management, Industrial Law, Labour
Relations, Corporate Governance or its equivalent will be added advantage.
Note
The position is permanent and pensionable.
Competitive remuneration packages will be offered to successful
candidates.
Interested applicants should apply by emailing us a copy of
filled-in respective JKF Job Application Forms to: md@jomokenyattaf.com.
The Forms are available on our website: www.jkf.co.ke.
Please note that the Application Forms should not be accompanied
by testimonials.
The closing date for receipt of the Application Forms is 4th
June 2012.
Persons living with HIV/AIDS, disabilities and women are
encouraged to apply.
Only those candidates short listed for interview will be
contacted.
The JKF is an equal opportunity employer.
We are ISO 9001: 2008
certified