CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER- ONE (1) POST (READVERTISED)- Job Ref. No.KNL/HQ/AD/180C/VOL.3/70
The Chief Human Resource
Officer will report to the Deputy Director (Finance and Administration). The
officer will provide strategic leadership, direction and manage the operations
of the Human Resource Department.
Terms and Conditions of
Service
Basic Salary: |
Kshs.
102,000 x 4,500 – 106,500 x 4,800 – 111,300 x 5,100 – 116,400 x 5,130 x |
|
House Allowance: |
121,530
x 5,160 – 126,690 x 5,190 – 131,880 x 5,220 – 137,100 p.m. |
|
Kshs.
60,000 |
PM |
|
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 14,000 |
PM |
|
Leave Allowance: |
Kshs.
10,000 |
PA |
Annual Leave: 30 working days per
financial year
Medical Cover and other
allowances: As provided by KNLS Board and SRC
Duty Location: Head Office-Nairobi
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Develop
appropriate Human Resource Management strategies, policies, procedures,
programmes, work plans and budget
- Facilitate
recruitment, selection, placement, training and development of staff
- Coordinate
staff performance and career progression and making appropriate
recommendations
- Responsible
for the Human Resource Management operations
- Develop
and implement Performance Management Systems
- Develop
Succession Management Plan
- Administer
approved staff compensation and benefits schemes
- Responsible
for staff guidance and counselling as well as employee wellness activities
- Spearhead
management of organization culture and change process
- Liaise
with the relevant Government organs in respect of staff legal matters
- Handle
employee grievances and labour relations including Collective Bargaining
Agreement (CBA) negotiations.
- Provide
guidance on staff promotion and discipline
Qualifications and
Experience:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Human Resource Management or any other equivalent qualification
from a recognized institution.
- A
Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent from a
recognized University
- Seven
(7) years period of professional experience in Human Resource Management,
four (4) of which must be in a Senior Management level in a large
organization
- Literacy
in ICT applications especially in Human Resource Management Information
Systems
- Conversant
with Labour Laws, Employment Act and Government procedures
- Membership
of Institute of Human Resource Management and in good standing
- Attended
Senior Management Course (SMC) in a recognized institution (at least 4
weeks)
- Strategic
Leadership and Development Programme (SLDP) Course (at least 6 weeks) is
an added advantage
- Possess
a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) Certificate
Core Competencies
- Leadership
Skills
- Good
verbal and written communication skills
- Good
analytical skills
- Team
building skills
- Good
interpersonal skills
- Good
negotiation skills
- Creativity
and innovation
- Supervisory
skills
- Guidance
and counselling skills
How to Apply
Interested and eligible
candidates are hereby invited to submit their application (2 copies) to be
delivered by hand/ courier quoting the Job Reference on both the envelope and
cover letter.
Enclose a detailed and
up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, indicating your current remuneration, reliable
daytime telephone contacts together with copies of your academic and
professional certificates, testimonials and National Identity card/ Valid
Passport.
You should also provide
names of three (3) referees who must be familiar with your previous work
experience indicating their telephone and email address.
Applications should be
addressed to:
The Director/CEO
Kenya National Library
Service
Maktaba Kuu Building – 5th
Floor
Ngong Road, Community Area
P.O Box 30573-00100
NAIROBI
So as to reach the office
not later than 7th March, 2023 at 5: 00p.m East African time.
Note:
Knls Board is an equal
opportunity employer, Persons with Disabilities, Youth, Persons from
Marginalized groups and Minority communities who meet the requirements of the
advertised job vacancies are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted and upon being successful and granted an offer of
employment, successful candidates MUST present
clearances and satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of
Kenya 2010 by providing copies of the following:
- Tax
compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Certificate
of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
- Clearance
certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Clearance
form from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
- Clearance
certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
It is a criminal offence
for any applicant to provide false information and documents in the job application.
Any form of canvassing
will lead to automatic disqualification.
The Board does not charge or ask for any money at any stage of the
recruitment process.