Senior HR / Administration Officer Job in Nairobi, Kenya

National Biosafety Authority (NBA) was established through the provisions of the Biosafety Act, No. 2, 2009 to exercise supervision and control over the development, transfer, handling and use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) with a view to ensuring safety to human and animal health as well as the provision of adequate level of protection to the environment.

The National Biosafety Authority wishes to invite applications from qualified and competent persons for the following post:

Job Title: Senior Human Resources / Administration Officer
 
Location: Headquarters- Nairobi
 
Department: Human Resource and Administration
 
Reports To: Principal Human Resource Officer
 
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
 

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Managing staff development and performance management systems.
  • Coordinating strategic planning for the Department.
  • Liaising with other Departments on all administrative and human resource management issues.
  • Recommending appropriate deployment and placement of staff.
  • Implementing administrative guidelines on labour laws, constitutional requirements and any other statutes issued by government from time to time.
  • Providing leadership on staff welfare matters.
  • Coordinating the implementation of physical development plans of the Authority.
  • Sensitizing staff on critical human resource management policies, rules and regulations, standards and procedures.
  • Coordinating implementation of Quality Management systems within the section F & A Division.
  • Providing secretarial services to the Staff Management and Development Committee.
  • Ensuring prudent utilization of human and physical resources.
  • Providing secretarial services to the recruitment and promotions and staff disciplinary committees of the Authority.
  • Providing progress reports on the Departmental activities.
  • Organizing training programmes.
Requirements for Appointment
 
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
  • Master’s degree in Human Resource Management or any Social Science from a recognized institution and Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management.
  • Served in the grade of Human Resource Management Officer I or in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of three (3) years but with a cumulative and relevant working experience of at least five (5) years in a related field.
  • Must be registered with Institute of Human Resource Management
  • Should have undertaken a Senior Leadership Development Program from a recognized institution.
  • Proficiency in computer applications.
  • Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence and achievement of performance targets and results as reflected in the performance appraisal.
How to Apply

Applicants should submit the following to the Authority:
 
1. Cover letter
 
2. A detailed CV with 3 referees
 
3. Certificates of clearance from the following institutions:
 
a) Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
b) Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
c) Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
d) Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (CID)
e) Credit Reference Bureau
 
Copies of the following documents: membership certificate(s) from professional bodies, professional and academic certificates.

Sealed applications clearly marked should be submitted through the Post Office or hand-delivered to our office:

The Chief Executive Officer
National Biosafety Authority
Commission for University Education Building
Redhill Rd, Off Limuru Road (Route 108)
P.O. Box 28251-00100 GPO 
Nairobi

If you fulfill the aforementioned requirements and would like to take up the challenge, you are invited to apply not later than 30th April, 2015.

Qualified Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

National Biosafety Authority is an equal opportunity employer. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


Canvassing in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents shall lead to automatic disqualification.