Purpose of the Job: Responsible for providing support in the various human resources functions, which include Recruitment, Performance Management, Benefits Administration, Employee Welfare, employee records, etc
Duties & Responsibilities
Assist in recruitment through; drafting of notices and advertisements for vacant staff positions, Schedule and organize interviews, Participate in applicant interviews, Inform unsuccessful applicants, induction
Coordinates the performance management process and ensures effective implementation of the performance management system
Implementation of the various Human Resources activities as outlined in the policies & procedures.
Creation and updating of employee records and files
Monitor staff attendance including punctuality and absences,
Processing of employee leave applications and maintenance of leave schedules
Provide basic counseling to staff who have performance related obstacles.
Make effective arrangements for various HR activities such as job interviews, performance reviews/appraisals, staff meetings, TNA & committee meetings.
Implement the formalities of employee separation such as Conduct exit interviews, issue clearance forms, updating of employee records, calculation of final pay etc
Administration of the Staff Pension Scheme activities in liaison with the service providers and be the contact person for employee medical, group life schemes and Health & Safety Programmes etc.
Implement the Performance Contract activities relating to Human resource
Updating payroll data for processing of salaries and rewards and Administration of Statutory deductions e.g HELB, NSSF, NHIF, PAYE.
Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the level of responsibility of this job role.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Social Sciences or related field from a recognized Institution
Higher National Diploma in relevant field from a recognized institution.
At least 4 (four) years relevant work experience in a similar position.
Experience in public Sector institution desirable.
Conversant with office Security Management, Transport Management & Facilities Management.
Familiarity with public sector performance contracting process desirable
Excellent, interpersonal and communication skills including report writing and presentation skills
Ability to work within stringent deadlines and to multitask.
Excellent organizational and decision making skills
Qualified and Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications, Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates & testimonials, email and telephone contacts including names, telephone and email contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates previous work experience.
Applications should be addressed as detailed below and be sent by post, hand delivery or email so as to be received not later than 5.00pm onFriday, 26th July 2013.
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Trade Network Agency
1st Floor, Embankment Plaza Longonot Rd - Upperhill
P.O. Box 36943-00200
Nairobi
Email: vacancies [at] kentrade.go.ke
KENTRADE is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
