Human Resources and Administration Manager - Kenya National Trading Corporation Limited

Kenya National Trading Corporation Limited is a state corporation charged with the mandate of promoting wholesale, retail and e-commerce business, promotion and development of SMEs and strengthening the supply chain among others. The Corporation seeks to recruit a Human Resources and Administration Manager reporting to the Managing Director. The successful candidate should be in possession of the following attributes: Professional Competencies * The candidate should be conceptually strong in Human Resource Management, Development and Employee Relations logistics. * Should have a good understanding of the business of organization development (OD), and an in-depth understanding of how talent impacts on the bottom line of the business. * Demonstrate leadership in application and administration of technology in the HR service delivery, strategic planning, development and implementation of systems, processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs) * Experience in change and transformation management. * Must be fully conversant in current Kenyan Labour Laws. Education * The successful candidate should have a Bachelors degree in Human Resources Management or social sciences or equivalent qualifications from a recognized university. * Must be a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management. Work Experience: * The successful candidate should have at least 5 years experience, 3 of which should have been in senior positions. Duties and Responsibilities * The selected candidate will formulate, develop and implement Corporation human resources strategy and provide the overall leadership, direction as well as day to day management of the HR and Administration functions in the Corporation. * He/She will support the HODs and the line Managers in shaping the Corporation culture through the establishment and championing of the best HR practices. * He/She will develop and implement the HR policies (guidelines) in accordance with Kenya’s legislation and ensure that KNTC corporate policies are operationalized and reviewed regularly. * Ensure the Corporation promotes recruits and places talent correctly and motivates it sufficiently to spar passion for excellence. * Ensure key HR processes and measures are developed and communicated timely to all for effective application. * Provide support and coaching/mentoring for all managers. * Initiate programs that adhere to the progressive and dynamic best practices in HR. Interested and suitable qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed CV indicating work experience, current remuneration and employer, email address and daytime telephone contact to reach the undersigned not later than 28th May 2O10. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. The Managing Director, K.N.T.C. Ltd., P. O. Box 30587-00100, Nairobi Email: personnel@kntcl.com