Kenya Ports Authority is a Statutory
Corporation established by an Act of Parliament on 20th January, 1978, with the
mandate of maintaining, improving and regulating all Scheduled Ports.
The position of General Manager, Human Resources and Administration which plays a key strategic role in acquiring, deploying and developing the Authority’s human resources will soon fall vacant.
In this regard, the Authority is
seeking to recruit a high caliber professional to fill this position.
A brief description of the role of
this position, the tasks and responsibilities and required qualifications are
as follows:
General Manager, Human Resources &
Administration
Grade HE1
Reporting to the Managing Director,
the job holder is responsible for delivering the entire spectrum of human
resource and administrative strategies.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Ensure development and implementation of
effective Human Resource Strategies, Policies, Systems and Procedures
- Oversee continuous development, implementation
and review of effective Human Resource Plans
- Oversee the process of attraction, deployment
and retention of qualified and skilled personnel
- Provide leadership for the development of
change management initiatives and advice Management on change management
issues
- Ensure the development and implementation of
an effective performance management system
- Carry our periodic market surveys to determine
competitive terms and conditions of service and make strategic
recommendations to Management
- Serve as Management’s Liaison Officer between
the Dock Workers Union and other labour related entities
Key Qualifications and Experience
- Masters Degree in Human Resource Management or
in any other relevant field from a recognized institution
- Must possess a Post Graduate Diploma in Human
Resource Management
- Must be a member of the Institute of Human
Resource Management (IHRM)
- Must have received training in Corporate
Governance
- Must possess Advanced Management Development
Training
- Must demonstrate a high degree of professional
competency, administrative capabilities and sound knowledge of Public
Sector policy and reforms, corporate planning and the relevant Labour Laws
Experience: At least ten (10) years’ experience in managing
human resources and administration functions and at least 5 years in a senior
management position in a unionized environment.
Shortlisted candidates will be
required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of
Kenya 2010 by providing the following documents;
- Certificate of Good Conduct from the
Directorate of Criminal Investigations
- Clearance Certificate from the Higher
Education Loans Board
- Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya
Revenue Authority
- Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption
Commission
- Report from an Approved Credit Reference
Bureau
If your career profile matches the
requirements of this position, please submit your application with a detailed
curriculum vitae indicating your qualifications, testimonials, experience,
present position, e-mail address and mobile telephone number with copies of
certificates and testimonials on or before 15th October 2015 to:
The Managing Director
Kenya Ports Authority
P.O Box 95009 - 80104
Mombasa
