Principal Human Resource and Administration Officer (One position) at Kenya Water Institute (KEWI)

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); KEWI as established by the KEWI Act is mandated to offer training, administer examinations offer research and consultancy services in the wider water sector. KEWI has earned the recognition of being a leading institution in producing high caliber human capital for the water sector in the region. Our vision is “To be a World class Centre of Excellence in Training, Research and Consultancy in the Water and related Sectors”. To achieve this KEWI, with the support from the Government and development partners has invested in capacity building of her staff both locally and internationally.ADVERT NO. EXT/9/04/Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: Human resource planning; recruitment; appointment; discipline; industrial relations; staff welfare; and performance appraisals;Staff training and development;Assisting in design of human resource policies;Managing records;Designing and managing human resource management information system.Overseeing the provision of efficient office services, telephone services, registry services, office equipment and supplies, cleanliness of grounds and offices, transport services, including the drivers;Ensuring proper facilitation of officers travelling within and without the country;Coordination of prompt payment of bills;Guiding and training staff under him/her;Upkeep of institute’s assets register,Supervision of constructions and maintenance works,Developing work plans for the section;Monitoring and evaluating officers in the section. Job Specifications For appointment to this scale, a candidate must meet the following requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource/Personnel Management/Public Administration/Business Management or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized Institution;Master’s Degree in any of the above fields;Relevant Professional qualification and membership,At least Eight years’ work experience four of which should have been a Senior Human Resource and Administrative Officer KW5 or its equivalentsAttended a Senior Management course lasting not less four weeks.Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.Membership of a professional bodyProficiency in computer applications;Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution