Massive Recruitment at KNEC November 2023, Principal Human Resource Management Officer Job in Kenya
Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:
- Providing input in the development of human resource management strategies, policies and procedures;
- Processing the payroll and employee benefits administration;
- Managing employee discipline and industrial relations;
- Handling employee relations;
- Carrying out job analysis and advice on review of career guidelines;
- Providing professional advice on human resources matters at the Council;
- Assisting in the provision of secretariat services to the Human Resource Advisory Committee;
- Coordinating monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of training and development programs;
- Ensuring compliance with human resource-related statutory obligations;
- Maintaining and updating staff skills inventory;
- Administering staff separation;
- Analysis and advising on staffing levels, succession planning and emerging trends on human resource management;
- Participating in staff recruitment, selection and separation processes;
- Preparing and implementing induction and on-boarding programs.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- At least eight (8) years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have served at the supervisory level;
- Masters Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration with a Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
- Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution; OR Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences/Business Administration/Commerce with Diploma (KNEC) in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
- Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management from a r ecognized institution
- Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Membership to the Institute of Human Resource Management;
- Demonstrated merit in work performance;
- Proficiency in computer application;
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution for successful applicants.
Key Competencies, skills and attitudes
- Integrity;
- Analytical skills;
- Communication and reporting skills;
- Interpersonal and negotiation skills;
- Team player
Method of Application
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should fill and submit the Application for Employment Form KNEC 2A – (External applicants) and Application for Employment Form KNEC 2B – (Internal applicants), an application letter, accompanied by certified copies of academic and professional certificates, detailed curriculum vitae giving details of daytime telephone contact, e-mail address, current remuneration (enclose copy of your latest pay slip), names and valid current contacts of three referees, on or before 21st November, 2023 to the address below:
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenya National Examinations Council
New Mitihani House, South C
P.O Box 73598-00200
NAIROBI
NOTES:
- The Council will only contact the shortlisted candidates and canvassing will result in automatic disqualification;
- Successful applicants offered employment will be required to submit clearance under Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya;
- KNEC Grade 2 and Grade 3 positions are on 5 year contract terms of service and renewal is subject to performance;
- KNEC is an Equal opportunity Employer and People Living with Disability, and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
