Principal Human Resource Management Officer at KEFRI

Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) is looking to replace the Principal Human Resource Management Officer at the institute at the headquarters.

The Institute wishes to recruit dynamic, result-oriented, and self-driven persons to fill the
position of Principal Human Resource Management Officer (KEFRI 5) at Kenya Forestry Research Institute.

Duties and Responsibilities of Principal Human Resource Management Officer

Below are the duties and responsibilites of the above position

• Providing support in the development, implementation and evaluation of Human
  Resource management policies, plans, strategies, procedures, processes and budgets;
• Planning, monitoring and evaluating the performance of staff;
• Support the Head of Human Resource Management in the recruitment, appointment, placement and deployment of staff in the Institute to ensure that the right candidate is matched to the right job;
• Planning, organizing and supervising work for subordinates and Human Resource Management activities carried out in the various units in the Department to ensure a smooth flow of operations;
• Contribute in reviewing and implementing employees terms and conditions of service to ensure that they meet best practice;
• Supervising effective administration of the payroll system;
• Reconciliation of staff compliment and establishment;
• Ensuring preparation and compiling staff deductions done outside the payroll;
• Receive and analyze employee grievances and disciplinary cases, and assist employees in order to find satisfactory solutions to personal problems through counseling;
• Coordinating issues of staff welfare;
• Advising on the effective management of the Human Resource Management Information Systems (HRMIS);
• Managing effective staff separation including pension processing;
• Overseeing the preparation and timely submission of monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the Human Resource Management Department;
• Ensuring effective processing of statutory deductions payments e.g. PAYE, NHIF, Training Levy, etc;
• Ensuring compliance to legal and statutory requirements such as the Institute’s and PSCK’s policies and regulations, HR Acts and legal framework;
• Monitoring the utilization of resources allocated to the Human Resources Management Department;
• Verifying pension claims;
• Coordinating effective staff separation including pension processing;
• Supervising, training and developing staff under him or her;
• Verifying the approval and processing of salary advances and in advance requests;
• Any other duty as assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

i) At least eight (8) years of relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in
supervisory role in public service or private sector;
ii) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum aggregate ‘C+’ (C plus)
or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
iii) Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
iv) Master’s degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
v) Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) from a recognized Institution or Higher
National Diploma in Human Resource Management;
vi) A management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution is an added advantage;
vii) Membership to the Institute of Human Resource Management in good standing or any
other relevant recognized professional body;
viii) Valid Practicing Certificate from the Institute of Human Resource Management;
ix) Certificate in Computer applications;
x) Demonstrated merit in work performance; and
xi) Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

How to Apply for the Principal Human Resource Management Officer

Interested applicants MUST adhere to the application instructions provided below:

1) The applicants MUST submit their information online through filing of the form provided
in the link below: https://forms.office.com/r/X9UmWDNMrZ

2) The applicants MUST also send their hard copy applications and attach their
Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates and
national identification card. They MUST also include their day and evening
telephone numbers, e-mail address and names and addresses of three referees to
reach the Director KEFRI not later than 5 pm on Monday, 18th December 2023.

3) Envelopes containing the hard copy applications should clearly be marked with the
position applied for and addressed to: –

The Director/CEO,
Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI),
P.O. BOX 20412-00200, City Square,
NAIROBI.

KEFRI is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.