Kenya forest services- Deputy Director, Human Resources and Administration

Deputy Director, Human Resources and Administration
1 Post
KFS Grade 3
Ref KFS HRA/DD/01/09

Reporting to the Director, The Deputy Director, Human Resource and Administration will be the
Head of Human Resources & Administration and will ensure efficiency of
the HR processes, a high performance work culture and effective administrative procedures.

Overall Responsibility
• Planning, coordinating and Implementing the HR and Administration Procedures and policy
manual
• Preparation and implementation of the HR and Administration workplan
• Managing the process of selection, recruitment, induction, placement and discipline of all
staff in the Service
• Administration of salary and benefits
• Ensuring compliance with labour laws and regulations
• Overseeing employee welfare matters
• Planning and directing employee development, coaching, performance appraisals and
career development processes and programmes
• Preparing budgets of the Human Resource and Administration division and ensuring control
and compliance to the budget
• Enforcing safety and security measures
• Coordinating the implementation of administrative support services
Required Qualifications and experience

Suitable candidates MUST have the following minimum qualifications:
• A Masters of Business Administration degree with a specialization in Human Resources
Management
• A minimum of 5 years in Human Resource Management at an equivalent level, 3 of which
should be in a large organization with a national cover
• Membership to a professional body
• Evidence and thorough knowledge of labour laws
• Proficiency in MS Office computer applications
• Proven excellent communication and interpersonal relations
• A team player and good people management skills, with proven leadership skills