Our client, Agriculture and Food Authority is the regulatory authority for the food and agriculture sector in Kenya.
Established
by the AFA Act in 2013, the Authority is responsible for enhancing
synergies between the various actors, standardization and quality
assurance of agricultural products and increased competitiveness in the
sector.
Due to recent reorganization exercise occasioned by
merger of 8 entities in the agriculture sector and involving job
evaluation, review the Authority’s organizational structure and staff
rationalization, the Authority is seeking to fill the following exciting
and challenging position:
Head of Human Resource and Administration
Ref. AFA/HRA/01/2017
(1 Post)
Reporting to the Director – Corporate Services, this position is responsible for providing leadership of the human resources management and administration function of the Authority.
Key Responsibilities
- Conceptualize, design and implement people strategy in line with the corporate strategy and regulatory requirements;
- Manage employee relations, staff benefits, training, talent management programs and welfare programs;
- Provide direction in the annual HR planning process, developing and monitoring the HR budget to ensure compliance; and
- Lead the provision of adequate utilities, facilities and administrative services to ensure effective and efficient operations at the Authority.
Person Specifications
- Is a holder of a Masters and a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields; Social Sciences, Business Administration, Human Resource or related field from a recognized university;
- Has not less than 8 years relevant work experience with 4 years in management; and
- Has a Post Graduate qualification in Human Resource Management; and
- Hold valid membership to Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM), be on good standing and have a valid practising certificate, as stipulated in the Human Resource Management Professional Act 2012 or other relevant professional body.
Application Procedure
Shortlisted
candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six
of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and should submit among other
documents; Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal
Investigations, Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans
Board; Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority;
Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and Report
from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau.
It you believe you
can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for
any of the roles above, please submit your application including copies
of your academic arid professional certificates, testimonials and your
curriculum vitae, including among other details your current position,
current remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts of three (3)
referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience and
quoting the respective reference number on your application letter.
Remuneration for these posts will be as prescribed by Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
To be considered, your application must be received by Wednesday 18 October 2017 addressed to:
The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
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Nairobi, Kenya
AFA is an equal opportunity employer and canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Please also note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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