KIPPRA HUMAN RESOURCE AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER

KIPPRA Human Resource and Administration Manager

April 2, 2015 Job Description

The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is a public Institute established in 1999 to support public policy by contributing to the formulation of medium and long-term strategic perspectives for development of the country as well as developing the required human and institutional capacities by undertaking economic forecasting, policy analysis and research,

and through capacity building for the achievement of Vision 2030.

It is governed by the KIPPRA Act No. 15 of 2006.To meet the growing demand for its services, KIPPRA invites qualified, experienced and dynamic candidates to fill the following position:

Job Title: Human Resource and Administration Manager

Ref No: HRM/APR/2015

Grade: KIP 4

Department: Human Resource and Administration

Supervisor: Executive Director

Supervisory Responsibilities: All HR and Administration Staff

Position Summary: Develops policy and directs and coordinates human resources activities, such as employment, compensation, employee relations, benefits, training, and employee services.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and update the Human Resource policies and procedures based on discussions with management while adhering to employment legislation.
• Prepare employment contracts and update the employee details electronically and in the physical files
• Monitor and manage staff leave schedules
• Develop and implement HR Strategies and work plans based on the organizations strategic plan human Resource planning and budgeting
• Provide support to supervisors and staff to develop their skills and capabilities
• Conduct regular training needs assessments and develop their skills and capabilities
• Counsel and advice employees, supervisors and department heads on matters related to employment, promotion, job classification and compensation.
• Facilitate recruitment and placement of staff while monitoring the headcount for each division.
• Administer medical and other benefit schemes for staff including following up on insurance claims and reporting on the same.
• Develop monthly HR Reports for management
• Direct supervision over all support staff
• Undertake any other duty that may be allocated to you by the Executive Director

Qualifications

• MA/MBA/MSc in Human Resource Management or equivalent and post graduate Diploma in HRM
• Full membership of IHRM
• Minimum 8 years experience in managing a busy and multi-disciplinary environment
• Experience in computerized HR& Administration Applications
• Minimum 3 years in a Senior Human Resource Management position
• Good communication and inter-personal skills
• Terms and Application Procedure KIPPRA offers competitive terms and conditions of employment.
• The Successful candidates will be employed on a 3-year contract, renewable on the basis of performance. 

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application letter indicating the reference number on both letter and envelope, detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, current and expected salary, and names and contacts (telephone and e-mail) of three (3) professional referees.

The application should be addressed to:

Human Resource and Administration Division,

Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis,

Bishops Garden Towers, 2nd Floor, Bishops Road,

P.O. Box 56445-00200, City Square,

NairobiAll email applications should be sent to: hr-march2015@kippra.or.ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applications should reach not later than close of business 17th April 2015

KIPPRA is an equal opportunity employer.