GENERAL MANAGER (HUMAN RESOURCES &ADMINISTRATION)
Reporting to the Managing Trustee, the General Manager(Human Resources & Administration) will be responsible for managing the Human Resource, Administration and Security functions of the Fund. He/she will to provide strategic direction and policy advise on all matters relating to Human Resource, Administration and Security. He/she will be responsible of fostering a positive work environment that will enable the employees full potential be realized.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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- Formulate and ensure implementation of leading Human Resource, Administration andSecuritystrategiesandpoliciesinlinewithFund’scorevaluesandKenyanLabour laws;
- Setdivisional goalsandprovidenecessarydirectiontomanagerswithinownpurview based on the Fund’s aspirations;
- Ensure continuous review and assessment of the effectiveness and efficiency of the Fund’s HR policies, procedures and processes and identifying improvement opportunities;
- Advise on appropriate organizational structure, aligned to the Fund’s talent management,HRoperationsandadministrationstrategy;tomaximizeorganizational effectiveness;
- Contribute to and advise on change management, especially with regards to the development and shaping of the workforce in line with business needs and considering current HR trends;
- SettandcontinuouslyreviewemployeeengagementbenchmarksandKPI’sbasedon bestpracticetoalignwiththeFund’sstrategyandadviceonchangesasappropriate;
- Ensure theFund acquires,trains,develops and retainshigh calibre, skilled and well- motivated employees capable of matching present and future operational and business requirements in line with the Fund’s Strategy;
- Oversee the Fund’s performance management system and advising senior managementonappropriatebenchmarksforstaff;Continuouslyreviewing,managing andputtingforwardproposalswithregardtocompensationandbenefitstoensurethat the Fund remains a competitive employer;
- Manage the Fund’s Human Resource Information Systems to ensure efficiency and effectivenessofserviceprovisiontointernalcustomersandtimelyprovisionofreports;
- EnsuretheprovisionsoftheDataProtectionlawareimplementedtotheletter;
- Monitornegotiationsof the CollectiveBargaining Agreement (CBA) and ensuringthe implementationofagreedrecommendationse.g. salaryincreases,leave,allowances ;
- Regularly update the office procedures manual and ensure that the provisions have been fully implemented; and Managing administration services staff to ensure effective management of office premises including utilities and facilities, travel and accommodation and ensure these are secure and efficiently utilized.
- Oversee facility management and protection of the Fund’s property, office premises and assets, both developed and undeveloped;
- Ensure records in the custody of the Division are managed according to laid down policies: and
- Gather intelligence on potential security threats to the Fund’s assets and personnel and devise mitigation strategies.
JOBREQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences or a related field from a recognized
- Bachelor’sDegreeinanyofthefollowingdisciplines;HumanResourceManagement, Business Administration, Social Sciences or a related field from a recognized Institution;
- CertifiedHumanResourceProfessionalqualification,CHRP(K)oritsequivalentfrom a recognized institution;
- At least twelve (12) years’ relevant cumulative, work experience, five (5) of which should be in a senior management position;
- Membership in a relevant and accredited professional body and in good standing/practicing certificate;
- Leadership Course from a recognized institution or a certificate in Corporate Governance;
- Proficiencyincomputerapplications;and
- FulfilledtherequirementsofChapter6ofthe
COMPETENCIES:
- Broad knowledge and experience in compensation, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, health and safety, and learning and development;
- Technical experience in human resources and/or business administration with Knowledge and understanding of Kenyan Employment and Labour Relations Law;
- Industrial disputes resolution skills, counselling and arbitration skills for Conflict management;
- Knowledgeofleadingpracticestrategies,toolsandprocessesinorganizationdesign;
- Strong expertisein strategic management, project planning and budgeting, resource management, strategy implementation as well as monitoring and evaluation;
- Riskawarenessandfocus;
- Analyticalandproblem-solvingskills;
- Stronginterpersonalskills,includingabilitytobuildalliancesandrelationshipswiththe right level of sensitivity to diversity; and
- Strongcommunicationandpresentationskills
- StrongLeadership