NITA Senior Human Resource Officer - 2015

Job Description

National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) is a State Corporation established under the Industrial Training (Amendment) Act of 2011. 

The mandate of the Authority is to promote the highest standards in the quality and efficiency of industrial training in Kenya and ensure an adequate supply of properly trained manpower at all levels in the industry.    The Authority wishes to recruit results oriented Kenyan citizens with drive, vision and creativity to fill various positions at its Headquarters based in Nairobi to ensure delivery of its mandate.

Applications are hereby invited from suitability qualified persons to fill the following vacancies in the Authority:-

Directorate of Human Resource and Administration

Senior Human Resource Officer 

Grade 10

Ref: HRA/SHRO/02/2015

 

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Reporting to Manager Human Resource and Administration the job holder will be responsible for interpretation and implementation of human resource policies and procedures and carry out Human Resource Department assignments that will enable the Department fulfil its set objectives. 

The job holder will also be responsible for:

• Assisting in drafting of HR related policies ;


• Developing the departments Work plans and Budgets;


• Organizing and carrying out training programmes;


• Implementing change management initiatives;


• Implementing employee performance management strategies


• Review and improvement of administrative programmes and procedures;


• Assisting in the implementation of manpower planning programs, staff discipline, staff welfare programs and staff benefits and compensation programs;


• participate in developing and maintaining a sustainable staff establishment;

The successful candidate must have:

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration (HR Option) or Masters of Science in Human Resource Management.


• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource or Social Science;


• Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or CPS (K)


• Experience of at least five (5) years, three (3) of which must be in the position of Human Resource Officer I in a State Corporation;


• Be a member in good standing of IHRM;


• Good interpersonal, communication and analytical skills;


• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity.

How to Apply

Interested persons should send their applications quoting the job reference number and the title of the position they are applying for. 

In addition, applicants should submit a detailed curriculum vitae containing details of qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration as well as copies of relevant professional/academic certificates and national identification card or passport. 

They should also include their day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address and names and addresses of three referees. 

Envelopes containing the documents should be clearly marked the post being applied for and be addressed to:-The Director General

National Industrial Training Authority

P. O.  Box 74494 00200

Nairobi.

To reach by Friday, 12th June 2015 at 5.00p.m

Please Note:

1. NITA is an equal opportunity employer.

2. Persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

3. Persons from marginalised areas are encouraged to apply.

4. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

5. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.