The Kenya
Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is a public
Institute established in 1997 to support public policy by contributing to the
formulation of medium and long-term strategic perspectives for development of
the country as well as developing the required human and institutional
capacities.
It is
governed by the KIPPRA Act No. 15 of 2006.
The
Institute is seeking qualified candidates to fill the following position:
Human Resource and
Administration Officer
Ref. HRO/2014
Grade: KIP 5
Department: Human Resource and
Administration
Supervisor: Executive Director
Supervisory Responsibilities: All HR
and Administration Staff
Position Summary: Develops policy, directs and
coordinates all Human Resources functions, such as employment, compensation,
employee relations, benefits, training, and employee services.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and update the Human Resource policies and procedures based on discussions with management while adhering to employment legislation.
- Prepare employment contracts and update the employee records
- Monitor and manage staff leave schedules
- Develop and implement HR Strategies and work plans based on the organizations strategic plan
- Provide support to supervisors and staff to develop their skills and capabilities
- Conduct regular training needs assessments and develop their skills and capabilities
- Counsel and advice employees, supervisors and department heads on matters related to employment, promotion, job classification and compensation.
- Facilitate recruitment and placement of staff while monitoring the headcount for each division.
- Administer medical and other benefit schemes for staff including following up on insurance claims and reporting on the same.
- Develop monthly HR Reports for management
- Direct supervision over all support staff
Qualifications & Attributes
- MA/MBA/MSc in Human Resource Management or equivalent
- Full membership of IHRM
- Minimum 3 years experience in managing a busy and multi-disciplinary environment
- Experience in computerized HR& Administration Applications
- Good communication and inter-personal skills
Terms and Application Procedure
KIPPRA
offers competitive terms and conditions of employment.
Successful
candidates will be employed on a 3-year contract, renewable on the basis of
performance.
Interested
candidates are invited to submit an application letter indicating the position
applied on both letter and envelope, copy of updated/detailed CV, copies of
academic and professional certificates, current and expected salary, and names
and contacts (telephone and e-mail) of three (3) professional referees who are
familiar with the candidate’s qualifications and work experience.
The application should be addressed
to:
Human
Resource,
Kenya
Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis,
Bishops
Garden Towers, 2nd Floor, Bishops Road,
P.O. Box
56445-00200, City Square,
Nairobi
All email
applications should be sent to: hrm-2014@kippra.or.ke
Applications
should reach not later than close of business 11th July 2014.