KASNEB is established under the Accountants Act, No.15 of 2008 and the Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya Act Cap.534 of 1988 with the mandate to develop syllabuses, conduct professional and technician examinations; certify candidates in accountancy, finance, credit, governance and management, information technology and related disciplines; promote its qualifications globally and accredit relevant training institutions.
The vision of KASNEB is to be a world-class professional examinations body and the mission is to provide globally competitive professionals by offering quality examinations in accountancy, finance, credit, governance and management, information technology and related disciplines.
We invite applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant senior position:
 
Director of Human Resource and Administration
Ref: HRA/DHRA/I/2015
Overall Purpose: The Director of Human Resource and Administration is the head of the Human Resource and Administration Division and will be expected to provide strategic leadership and expert advice and input and deliver efficient and effective human resource and administration services.
 

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Secretary and Chief Executive, the Director of Human Resource and Administration
will be responsible for:
  • Overseeing the development, review and implementation of an effective human resource and administration policy.
  • Ensuring optimal recruitment, retention and development of staff.
  • Providing advice on succession planning.
  • Performance management and staff appraisal.
  • Job evaluation and advising on staff compensation and benefits.
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinating the management and effective and efficient administration, utilisation, custody and security of assets and property.
  • Overseeing the implementation of ISO Quality Management System in the Division.
  • Managing the divisional budget.
  • Risk management in the division.
  • Preparing Board papers on human resource and administration matters.
  • Providing leadership and effective supervision to staff in the division.
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate shall possess the following:
  • Masters degree in human resource management or related discipline from a recognised university.
  • Bachelors degree in human resource management, social sciences or related disciplines from a recognised university.
  • Demonstrable skills in human resource development, coaching and mentoring and change management.
  • At least ten (10) years relevant experience in human resource management and administration in a senior management position preferably in a professional examinations body or institution of higher learning.
  • Advanced computer skills.
  • Must satisfy the provisions of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
  • Possession of the CPS qualification will be an added advantage.
Key Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate should:
  • Be honest, trustworthy and possess a high degree of personal integrity and professionalism.
  • Be a team player with ability to provide strategic leadership and motivate staff.
  • Demonstrate sound judgement, excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
  • Be able and willing to multitask and prioritise work schedules in order to meet deadlines and achieve results.
Application Procedure
Interested and qualified candidates should send their handwritten applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, academic and professional certificates, national identity card, testimonials and names and addresses of three referees and indicating their current and expected salary so as to reach the undersigned not later than Wednesday, 3 June 2015.
The envelope should be marked “CONFIDENTIAL” and indicate the “REFERENCE NUMBER” of the position applied for and be addressed to:
The Secretary and Chief Executive
KASNEB
KASNEB Towers
Hospital Road, Upper Hill
P. O. Box 41362 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
KASNEB is an equal opportunity employer.



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