Kenya Job Vacancies: KASNEB Recruitment- Assistant Manager, Human Resources

Kenya Job Vacancies: KASNEB Recruitment- Assistant Manager, Human Resources
KASNEB is established under the Accountants Act, No. 15 of 2008 and the Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya Act, Cap 534, with the mandate to develop syllabuses, conduct professional and technician examinations; certify candidates in finance, accountancy, management, information communication technology and related disciplines; promote its qualifications globally and accredit relevant training institutions.

The vision of KASNEB is to be the preferred world-class professional examinations body in finance, accountancy, management, information technology and related disciplines. In keeping with our current strategic needs, we seek competent and qualified candidates to fill vacancies in the
Human Resources Management and Administration Division.

ASSISTANT MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES
– EMPLOYEE WELFARE (REF: HRMA/EW)
As part of a dynamic human resources management and administration team, the successful candidate will be responsible for implementation of activities and programmes that are designed to improve the quality of life for KASNEB employees.

Key responsibilities:
• Coordinate manpower planning by liaising with divisions and units to consider immediate and long-term staff requirements.
• Implement a performance culture by supporting the effective implementation of an integrated performance management system.
• Carry out payroll and benefits administration as well as maintain up-to-date employee records.
• Liaise with occupational health and safety committees to implement gender and disability mainstreaming policies, safety and security initiatives, and HIV/AIDS programmes.
• Coordinate employee opinion surveys and support the implementation of recommendations.
• Liaise with other staff to support all employee welfare issues.• Ensure professional handling of disciplinary cases and grievance issues.
• Maintain electronic staff records and support the automation of other HR processes.
• Coordinate clearance and exit interviews for separating employees.
• Undertake any other relevant duties in the division as will be directed from time to time.
The ideal candidate should possess the following

Qualifications, skills and competencies:
• Bachelors degree in Social Sciences from a recognised university.
• Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognised institution.
• Three (3) years related human resource experience with emphasis on employee welfare.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office suite and human resource management information systems (HRMIS) software.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills.
• Proactive, confident, energetic and ability to work under pressure.
• A team player with a pleasant out-going personality.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, copies of professional certificates, testimonials and names and addresses of three referees and quoting current and expected salary so as to reach the undersigned not later than Friday, 19 November 2010. The envelope should be marked

“CONFIDENTIAL” quoting the “REFERENCE NUMBER” and be addressed to:
Secretary and Chief Executive
KASNEB
P.O. Box 41362 – 00100 , NAIROBI