Human Resources & Administration Manager Job Re-Advertisement at KEWASCO (Kericho, Kenya) 2014
Human Resources & Administration Manager (Re-Advertisement)
Reporting to the Managing Director, you will provide guidance in overall Human Resource and Administration management, ensuring that KEWASCO has in place the appropriate, skilled and well-motivated workforce and administrative support that can deliver our mandate.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Formulate, enforce and regularly update the human resource and administration policies including terms and conditions of service and staff welfare
- Support the organisation with manpower planning and participate in the recruitment, selection and placement activities, ensuring employees are properly oriented on joining KEWASCO.
- Effectively manage the staff welfare including medical, pension and other benefit ensuring cost effectiveness overall efficiency
- Manage employee relations throughout the organisation including union matters, grievance handling and staff motivation programmes
- Train the line managers and supervisors on labour and human resources management issues and provide advisory services as and when required.
- Support the performance management process by continuously updating job descriptions and coordinating the appraisal process as well as implementation of post appraisal activities such as training and development
- Manage departmental staff performance, development, training and motivation for effectiveness
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social science, Human Resource Management, Business Administration or equivalent from a recognized University, a Diploma in Human Resource Management and a registered member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM): a Master’s and or CPS (K), will be an added advantage
- 7 years working experience, 3 of which should be at management level, preferably in the water sector.
- Experience of union management and CBA negotiations is essential as is human resources planning, recruitment, training and development and performance management
- Experience of developing and or implementing human resources information systems is a definite advantage
- Excellent people, interpersonal and communication skills.
- The Positions of Human Resources & Administration Manager and that of the Internal Auditor on a 3-Year Renewable Contract based on satisfactory performance
- The position of Financial Accountant is Permanent and Pensionable.
- Have demonstrated thorough understanding the National Goals, Policies and Development Objectives including the Kenya Vision 2030;
- Have leadership and management capacity including knowledge of Financial Management and Strategic people management; and
- Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity.
Applications should include a cover letter that demonstrates why you are the best candidate for the position you are applying for, a detailed up-to-date CV and photocopies of relevant testimonials, current and expected remuneration package, the names and addresses of three professional referees, an e-mail address and telephone number, and two (2) coloured passport size photos.
Individuals who had applied for the Human Resources & Administration Manager or the Internal Auditor positions previously advertised need NOT apply as we already have their CVs on file.
Applications must be sent via email to cmt2recruit@kewasco.co.ke addressed to:
The Managing Director
Kericho Water & Sanitation Co. Ltd
P O Box 1379 – 20200,
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Closing date: 9th May, 2014 at 5:00pm.
This recruitment is being supported by: Adept Systems, Management Consultants