Human Resources Officer I Job in Nairobi

Human Resources Officer I Job in Nairobi
April 17, 2015 Job Description

National Biosafety Authority (NBA) was established through the provisions of the Biosafety Act, No. 2, 2009 to exercise supervision and control over the development, transfer, handling and use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) with a view to ensuring safety to human and animal health as well as the provision of adequate level of protection to the environment.The National Biosafety Authority wishes to invite applications from qualified and competent persons for the following post:

Job Title: Human Resources Officer I

Location: Headquarters- Nairobi

Department: Human Resource and Administration

Reports To: Senior Human Resource Officer

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement human resource management policies, procedures, rules, regulations
• Developing and implementing human resource management plans and programmes.
• Prepare all human resource management functions including preparation of annual staff budget, recruitment, training and development, staff welfare and discipline, career management, salary administration and performance management.
• Manage the human resource management information system.
• Ensure compliance to the NBA HR policies and labour laws.
• Manage the payroll.
• Carry out market surveys to advice on current trends in human resource management.
• Carry out employee satisfaction surveys and overseeing customer satisfaction surveys.
• Process disciplinary and grievance cases and issues for consideration by the Disciplinary Committees.
• Compile reports on the activities of the Human Resource Management Department.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Served in the grade of Human Resource Management Officer II or in a comparable and relevant position for minimum period of (3) years.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or any Social Science from a recognized institution and Postgraduate diploma in Human Resource Management.
• Must be registered with Institute of Human Resource Management
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Should have undertaken a Senior Management Course from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence and achievement of performance targets and results as reflected in the performance appraisal.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit the following to the Authority:

1. Cover letter

2. A detailed CV with 3 referees

3. Certificates of clearance from the following institutions:

a) Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
b) Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
c) Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
d) Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (CID)
e) Credit Reference Bureau

Copies of the following documents: membership certificate(s) from professional bodies, professional and academic certificates.

Sealed applications clearly marked should be submitted through the Post Office or hand-delivered to our office:

The Chief Executive Officer
National Biosafety Authority
Commission for University Education Building
Redhill Rd, Off Limuru Road (Route 108)
P.O. Box 28251-00100 GPO
Nairobi

If you fulfill the aforementioned requirements and would like to take up the challenge, you are invited to apply not later than 30th April, 2015.

Qualified Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
National Biosafety Authority is an equal opportunity employer.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents shall lead to automatic disqualification.