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Ref No.: 131/JH/FN
Our client, the Anti-Counterfeit Agency (ACA) is a specialized government agency established under the Anti-Counterfeit Act, No.13 of 2008. Its mandate is to educate and inform the public on matters relating to counterfeiting and to combat counterfeiting, trade and other dealings in counterfeit goods, through co-ordination with national, regional and international organizations involved in combating counterfeiting.
The Agency is now seeking dynamic self-starters, with exceptional communication and IT skills, who will work flexibly in a small but highly professional team, respond imaginatively to a varied and demanding range of tasks and have the ability to turn strategy into practical measures while mastering complexity and detail.
Reporting to the Deputy Director, Finance & Administration, the Head of Human Resources will be in charge of the general aspects of human resource management and administration in the Agency; and provide a broad range of human resource and administrative management activities in support of the Agency’s operations.
Further responsibilities will include:
- formulating and reviewing terms and conditions of service;
- developing and reviewing training policies for staff;
- liaising with legal division on matters of insurance cover for staff, assets and premises;
- overseeing the sound recruitment, appointment, and retention of competent staff;
- establishing and maintaining a registry for proper storage of the Agency’s documentation and files;
- ensuring proper management of the staff retirement benefits scheme;
- developing an effective and transparent performance management policy;
- dealing with disciplinary issues and conflicts among staff;
- developing and implementing succession plans; and
- coordinating all transport activities for the Agency both internal and overseas.
- Applicants must hold a Bachelors degree in Management, Social Sciences, Law, Finance, or Public Administration.
- A Masters degree and or a postgraduate diploma in Human Resources Management will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience ¡n human resources management and administration, at least three (3) of which should be in a senior leadership and management position in either the public or private sector is required.
- For the management positions candidates are required to have management competencies that will enable them to participate in the development of strategic plans, annual work-plans and budgets as well as exercise supervisory oversight over teams in order to improve performance standards and organisational effectiveness.
- For all the positions, it is important that applicants are Kenyan citizens and persons of integrity with demonstrable high ethical standards which meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
- They must be computer literate with excellent knowledge of relevant computer software and applications as well as strong end user skills and proficiency in MS Office programs.
Successful candidates will be offered an attractive package and benefits including opportunities for extensive training both locally and abroad.
If you believe you fit the required profiles, please send your application in confidence to
hawkins.associates@khigroup.com by Friday 26th July 2013 quoting the job reference number and the title of the position you are applying for.
In addition, please provide your curriculum vitae containing details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration as well as copies of professional/academic certificates. Include your day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, names and addresses of three references.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
