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:

• 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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/ 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