HR Manager and Supplies jobs with a State Corporation in the agricultural sector, Kenya

A State Corporation in the agricultural sector is inviting applications from qualified Kenyans below the age of forty (40) years for the following positions:

Va/1 Head - Human Resource And Administration
Reporting to the General Manager-Finance & Administration, the position of Head- Human Resources and Administration entails the following:

Duties and responsibilities:

• Planning, organization, administration and control of activities in the Human Resource department;
• Coordinate implementation of human resources polices, rules and regulations;
• Advising on proper deployment, staff performance, career progression;
• Making appropriate recommendations and proposals on human resource planning and succession management;
• Interpretation and implementation of human resource policies, rules & regulations, including those relating to pensions, salaries, labour laws and others statutes relating to human resources,
• Advising Managers and other employees in matters relating to career development, employee relations, workplace ethics, discipline and grievance handling.
• Payroll and staff welfare management.
• Carrying out training needs assessments and coordinating training programs;
• Managing the organization’s performance management cycle.
• Updating and managing the Human Resource Information System;
• Transport and office management.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

As a minimum one must have:

• Bachelors’ degree in Human Resources management, Business Administration or Social Sciences;
• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resource from a recognized university;
• Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution
• A full member of IHRM as the professional body
• Served in the Human Resource function for at least seven (7) years, five (5) of which must have been at a senior or comparable position,
• Have well-developed communication (written/verbal), interpersonal and facilitation skills including the ability to liaise with individuals at all levels in a variety of situations.
• Knowledge of the Kenyan Labour Laws; Proficient in human resource management based computer application skills;
  
• Hands on experience in target setting, performance appraisal and analysis to support a variable pay programme.

Va/2 Supplies Officer
Reporting to the Head, Procurement, the positions of Supplies Officer and Supplies Assistant entails the following:

• Preparation of a consolidated annual procurement plan
• Receiving and processing requisitions from the departments
• Order processing
• Preparation of tendering documents
• Drafting contract documents
• Providing required periodic reports
• Inventory and stock control duties

Academic and professional qualifications

• KCSE B Plain and above
• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institution in Commerce/Economics/ Business Administration/ Procurement/ Supplies Management or other related field.
• Have a Diploma in Supplies Management from a recognized institution
• Be computer literate

Va/3 Supplies Assistant

Duties and responsibilities:

• Processing LPOs and quotations
• Updating asset register
• Processing supplier invoices
• Receipt of goods into stores
• Issue goods from stores and update stock records
• Management of procurement records and documents
• Providing required periodic reports
• Inventory and stock control duties

Academic and professional qualifications

• KCSE B-(minus) and above
• Have a Diploma in supplies management from a recognized institution
• Be computer literate

Applicants meeting the above qualifications should send their applications by hard copy giving full details of their age, qualifications, experience, present and expected remuneration, full contact address including daytime telephone number, detailed C.V., copies of certificates and testimonials and addresses of three referees.
The applications should be addressed to:

The Advertiser
P.O. Box 49592-00100
NAIROBI
So as to reach him not later than 17th February 2012
NB: CANVASSING WILL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION. NO E-MAILS