Human Resource Manager Job Vacancy in Kenya

Dynamic People Consulting is recruiting for a Human Resource Manager for one of our clients in research industry.

The Human Resource Manager will be responsible for designing, planning and co-ordinating all aspects of administration management of the company by establishing and managing the implementation of systems and procedures in accordance with the Standing instructions approved by the Management.

Description of Duties

• To co-ordinate and to guide the Head of Departments in the preparation and evaluation of departments’ annual budgets, to consolidate the same into a company budget and to build in systems and procedures for monitoring performance against budget
• Provide leadership and oversee the performance of the Administrative solutions functions
• Develop and activate Administration solutions, policies systems and best practices to meet Organizational needs
• Visit and carry out audits in liaison with the finance department of the various Kenyan offices to ensure compliance with policy and procedures and for operational efficiency
• Ensure compliance with all relevant internal and external regulations relating to administrative issues of the company in general and to location in particular services
• Serve as the main liaison person between the organization and the contractors and vendors for the installation and maintenance of the centralized services
• Administration of Human Resource issues for all recruited staff such as benefits, leave and travel
• Oversee the following areas of administrative services travel and ticketing, transport management, contracts and leases administration, events management inventory and asset management.
• Develop and implement appropriate strategies around the Administrative structure and staff development that will enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the company
• Provide oversight in the establishment of individual performance expectations for direct reports and regularly evaluate their performance against organizational objectives
• To guide, lead and manage the staff in various departments in a manner that will foster good employee relations and to co-ordinate their activities to ensure consistency with the overall business objectives and maximization of performance
• Ensure availability, application and evaluate internal control systems and procedures to maintain an up to date assets register
• Fostering, nurturing principles and practices geared towards good corporate governance and compliance with statutory obligations
• Provide leadership in the general office administration including ensuring the availability of adequate office furniture, equipment stationer space and sanitation
• Guide the management on Kenyan Business Environment
• To advise the Managing Director and the General Manager on the compilation of the company business plan including the preparation of estimates of income and additional sources of revenue capture, systems for the control of expenditure, and the development of a capital plan and methods of accumulating a capital reserve in order to implement the plan

Requirements:

Job Specifications

Professional Qualifications 

• University degree in Social Sciences
• Diploma in Human Resources/Industrial Relations
• Member of IHRM (K)
• Masters degree in Social Sciences, Management or Business Administration desirable
• Excellent skills in the use of SAP and HRIS will be an added advantage
• 5 years progressive working experience
• 3+ experience as a HR Manager or Assistant HR Manager

Key Result Areas

• Effective Management of HR management programmes of the company
• Sound Industrial relations
• Effective systems for recruitment, retention, management and development of staff.
• Enhanced integration and teamwork of all staff throughout the Company
• Reasoned staff establishments and staff levels in the company.
• A high degree of morale and discipline amongst all staff.

This job description is meant to be only a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the jobholder.

The jobholder may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Personal Traits, Qualities and Aptitudes

• Good Interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as a team
• Attention to detail and a good sense of procedures
• IT tools proficient in the processing of information and communication
• Mature with excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
• Ability to work independently and as a team to manage work-related responsibilities,
• Attention to detail, reliable and with ability to achieve high Quality Standards,
• An efficient organizer,
• A great sense of initiative and creativity in carrying out assignments,
• Good analytical and writing skills
• Honest, a pleasant personality and willingness to go an extra mile.

If you meet the above qualifications please send a cover letter stating your current salary and expected salary together with a recent curriculum vitae to recruitment@dpckenya.com. 

Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Ufadhili Trust Finance and Administration Officer Job Vacancy - Kenya

Title of the position: Finance and Administration Officer

Department: Finance and Administration

Reports to: Executive Director

Key areas of responsibility
As the FAO your role will entail management of the financial, administrative and human resource systems at Ufadhili Trust.

The Finance and Administration Officer will have the following key responsibilities:

• Ensuring all financial transaction in the organization are properly recorded.
• Post all financial transaction in the organization’s computerized accounting system.
• Preparation of financial reports to donors within the stipulated deadlines.
• Preparation of quarterly financial reports for presentation to the Executive Director and the Board.
• Preparation of end year financial reports.
• Oversee the annual external audit exercise.
• Preparation of the annual operational budgets in liaison with the program staff.
• Preparation of the monthly payroll and ensure that all statutory deductions are remitted to the respective authorities on a timely basis.
• Together with the program team develop grant budgets for funding.
• Maintain and update the fixed assets inventory.
• Safeguard the organizations assets.
• Participate in material and equipment procurement process.
• Develop and maintain communication with Ufadhili’s bankers, suppliers and partners.
• Manage logistical support and office administration.
• Coordinate staff recruitment, selection, placement process and performance evaluation exercises.
• Coordinate staff/board training and development activities.

Terms of employment

• 1 year renewable contract.

Qualifications and Experience Desired

• Bachelor degree holder in Commerce or related field.
• CPA finalist.
• Minimum 3 year post qualification experience
• Computer skills especially using Quickbooks is desired.
• Professional qualification in human resource management will be an added advantage
• Experience in working for a not for profit organization is mandatory.
• Experience in office administration shall be required.
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may submit their application letter with a 3- page CV, indicating current pay, email address and telephone contacts, by 30th September, 2011 to info@ufadhilitrust.org

Kindly state the Ref No. FAO 2011 on the subject line.

Head of Retail Business Job Vacancy in Kenya Insurance Industry (Diaspora Kenyans Only)

Only open to Kenyans in the diaspora who are ready to return home
The Job:
Position: Head of Retail Business
Reports to: Managing Director

Division: Retail Business

Status: Permanent

Company Profile:
Our client is a strong and respected brand and part of an international and dynamic insurance group, which has been offering Life Insurance to Kenyans for over forty years.

Overall Purpose of the Job:
Responsible for the end to end performance of the business line to include Production, Operational efficiency, Profitability and Great Customer Service.

Promote an environment that is conducive to business growth and provide necessary support to staff on business related issues.

Ensure delivery of a robust customer value proposition that places the company above the competition.

Ensure effective management of relationships with external suppliers.

Roles:

• Own the performance and profitability of the business by monitoring productivity and profitability against set targets
• Enhance operational efficiency of the business in close coordination with the Regional Operations department
• Drive sales through the Agency and any other legal and appropriate channel
• Grow the retail business revenue as per the set targets
• Evaluate and implement processes and procedures that improve on customer service for the retail clients
• Prepare annual budget for the business line & manage expenses within the approved budget
• Ensure robust underwriting and claims controls and the embedment of the Business Process Re-Engineering activities
• Drive product innovation in the business in order to introduce new products that meet the customers’ changing needs
• Provide effective people leadership for staff in the department
• Analyse competitor activity to understand opportunities(pro active) and address inefficiencies(reactive)
• Address and embed Audit Findings to ensure that these findings are closed within agreed timelines and the processes embedded within the business
• Effective execution of activities within cost, quality and time constraints i.e.: Quality Control, Project Management.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should possess:

• An MBA
• FLMI or ACII

Experience & Knowledge:

• 7+ years experience at a senior level in a relevant business
• Actuarial Back ground
• Very good understanding and experience of insurance administration
• Very good knowledge of insurance products,
• In depth understanding of the operations of a life insurance business
• Experience in change management and ability to positively lead change
• Experience in budgeting and strategic financial planning
• Ability to operate within a high pressured environment and engage at an Executive level
• Policy development and implementation
• An appreciation and a good understanding of macro-economics and external factors affecting the business strategies adopted and various markets served by the company
• Ability to get things done

Skills/ Competencies:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiations skills
• Commercial instinct and drive
• Problem solving and ability to make decisions
• Excellent relationship management and interpersonal / organisational skills
• Ability to interact with employees & establish credibility across all levels in the business
• Ability to interact and gain trust from people within and outside the organisation
• Ability to multi-task and work under stress
• High integrity
• Dynamic self starter with ambition to succeed.

How to apply
ONLY Kenyans in the Diaspora looking for a job back home need apply. No residents.

If you are qualified and up to the challenge, please send an updated Curriculum Vitae (Ms Word version) to kenyanrecruiter@gmail.com clearly stating the job position (Head-Retail Business) as the subject.

Include your daytime contact, current & expected remuneration as well as your notice period in your application cover letter.

Deadline for application is 30th September 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Lichi Security Systems - Sales Representatives Job Vacancy

Sales Representatives in a security company.

The company has been in existence for the past 10years.

We would like to increase our client base in order to meet the company's mission.

The person should be aggressive, resilient, hardworking and should work under minimal supervision.

Contact number: 020-2660127

Contact email: info@lichisecurity.com

Contact person: Mercy