Manager, Human Resource and Administration at North Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency

Job Description

Vision Sustainable water and sanitation infrastructure for all in our area of jurisdiction. Mission To develop and maintain sustainable water and sanitation facilities for enhanced livelihood and economic development in our area of jurisdiction. North Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency (NRVWWDA) is one of the nine Water Works Development Agencies under the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation. It was established vide Gazette Notice No. 5 of 7th February pursuant to the Water Act No. 43 of . It covers the counties of Uasin Gishu, West Pokot, Turkana and Elgeyo-Marakwet with a total Population of approx. 3.2 Million and an area of approx. 83, km2. The Agency was carved off the former Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency (West Pokot, Turkana and Elgeyo-Marakwet counties) and Lake Victoria North Water Works Development Agency (Uasin Gishu County).

Duties and Responsibilities entail;

Coordinating the development and implementation of appropriate human resource policies, rules and regulations; effective organization and administration of the Human Resource Management including appropriate human resource management policies, rules and regulations in Agency for effective performance and productivity; facilitating recruitment, placement, training and development of staff; carrying out training needs assessment; Coordinating the development and implementation of human resource plans; Monitoring the implementation of performance management systems; analyzing the staffing levels in the Agency and recommending proposals for succession planning and proper deployment; Coordinating the development and implementation of staff benefit schemes, reward systems and pension management; Coordinating of staff welfare, health and safety and management of outsourced services such as cleaning and security; Overseeing the provision of cross-functional administrative matters including office services, maintenance and management of transport services among others; Coordinating the implementation of effective maintenance, storage and security of employee records to ensure integration and confidentiality of data and information on staff; Coorodinating training and development functions of the Agency; Overseeing the recruitment process, coordinate induction program for new staff, and providing full briefing to staff on human resource policy guidelines as well as benefits; Overseeing development, reviewing and implementation of performance management system; Overseeing development and maintenance of human resource management information system; Ensuring compliance with Human Resource and Administration statutory and regulatory requirements; Coordinating preparation of human resource budget and Management of the payroll; Coordinate the design, implementation and periodic review of security systems; Promoting cordial employee relations, values and work ethics in the Agency; Overseeing the implementation of the recommendations of employee satisfaction survey and work environment survey. Overseeing the Administration and Records Management functions of the Agency Provide Secretariat services to Human Resource Advisory Committee. Coordinating preparation and submission of quarterly reports on administration within the Agency Coordinating the development and implementation of grievance handling mechanisms; Coordinating office management services, office accommodation, transport and logistics; Coordinating Investigation of incidences of security lapse in the Agency in liaison with the Police and other security agencies; Coordinating acquisition of legal documents such as motor vehicle and assets insurances and licenses in liaison with the Legal unit and other relevant agencies Ensuring safe custody of the Agency assets and records. Overseeing the production of cross-functional administrative services; Overseeing the implementation work environment activities. Overseeing management of outsourced administrative services

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

Minimum period of ten years relevant work experience five of which shouldbe in supervisory position; Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Social sciences with a post graduate Diploma in Human Resource management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Social Sciences or any other equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions; Management Course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution.; Membership of the Institute of Human Resource Management and in good standing; Proficiency in computer applications; Meet the provision of Chapter Six of Constitution