Job Description
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

Advising Management on policies and strategies relating to human resources management and administration to ensure staff attraction, retention, motivation and job satisfaction;
Developing, implementing and reviewing KAGRC’s Human Resource and Administration policies, procedures and processes;
Developing, implementing and evaluating staff career and succession plans, progression and development;
Ensuring development, implementing and evaluating staff benefits schemes and rewards systems;
Coordinating staff performance appraisal in line with KAGRC’s annual objectives and targets;
Managing recruitment and selection of staff;
Overseeing human resource planning and undertaking organization review to ensure an optimal structure;
Controlling and monitoring the location and movement of equipment;
Managing training and development in the organization;
Ensuring the Centre’s approved Human Resource policies and procedures are adhered to;
Coordinating administrative services such as office services, maintenance and transport;
Coordinating implementation of effective maintenance, storage and security of employee records to ensure integration and confidentiality of data and information on staff;
Assist the Director in developing the HR agenda for the Board;
Offering secretarial services to the HR Advisory Committee;
Approving the Budget for the Department;
Ensuring that staff are appraised; and
Mentoring and coaching staff.

Job Specification
Requirements for Appointment

Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent from a recognized university;
OR Bachelors Degree in Social Science with a post graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management.
Masters Degree in Human Resource Management, or equivalent;
Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing;
Practicing Certificate;
Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
At least ten (10) years’ relevant work experience in the public or private institution;
At least five (5) years’ experience in management;
Demonstrated results in work performance;
Proficiency in computer applications; and
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution;

Key Competencies and skills

Strategic thinking;
Analytical skills;
Strong communication and reporting skills;
Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
Interpersonal and negotiation skills; and
Team player.