Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is a State Corporation whose
responsibility is to manage and conserve wildlife in Kenya.
1. Deputy Director Human Capital
JG “2”– (One (1) Vacancy)
Reporting to the Director, the successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the management of the Human Capital function.
The key objective will be to steer the formulation and
implementation of the Service Human Capital strategies, policies and procedures
to ensure efficient and effective acquisition, placement, development and
retention of the required human capital capacity.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Formulating
and reviewing Human Capital policies and ensuring efficient
implementation;
- Advising
Management on HC issues;
- Forecasting
the manpower and skills needs;
- Coordinating
performance management strategies
- Managing
staff welfare schemes including staff counseling;
- Managing
reward strategies
- Guiding
management and line management on all Human Capital matters
- Coordinating
effective implementation of employee wellness programmes in consultation
with relevant Government agencies and Partners.
Job Requirements
- Master’s
Degree with a specialization in Human Resources Management.
- At
least eight (8) years experience in HR Management, five (5) of which
should be at Senior Management level in a comparable organization.
- Excellent
knowledge of the Balanced Score Card performance management tool
- Demonstrated
track record in developing and implementing Human Capital strategies as
well as initiating and implementing HR reforms
- Team
player with excellent managerial, organization, negotiation, communication
and interpersonal skills.
- Proven
ability in motivating and leading successful teams.
- Strong
ICT skills.
- Good
knowledge of the Kenya Labour Laws.
- CPS
(K) and a Certificate in workplace counseling is an added advantage.
Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward
their applications enclosing copies of their academic and professional
certificates, copy of ID card, detailed CV indicating work experience, current
remuneration and employer, daytime telephone contact – both office and mobile,
names, addresses and emails of three (3) referees, to reach the undersigned not
later than 6th November, 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Director
Kenya Wildlife Service
P. O. Box 40241 - 00100
Nairobi.
Email: hra@kws.go.ke
KWS is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and culture; women and persons with disabilities are therefore encouraged to apply.