Job Description

Kenya National Library Service (knls) Board is a statutory body of the Government of Kenya established by an Act of Parliament, Cap 225 of the Laws of Kenya in April 1965.

The Board’s mandate is to develop, promote, establish and equip libraries in Kenya.

The State Corporations Act Cap 446 of the laws of Kenya also guides the Board in its operations.

Applications are invited to fill the following position: –

Chief Human Resource Officer

Scale 4

(1 Post)

Job Ref. No. KNL/HQ/AD/180 C/106

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

This position reports to the Deputy Director (Finance and Administration).

The Chief Human Resource Officer will provide strategic leadership, direction and manage the operations of the Human Resource and Administration Department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Head of the Human Resource Department


• Formulate Human Resource and administration policy and strategy


• Responsible for the Human Resource Management and administration operations


• Develop and implement Performance Management Systems


• Develop a Succession Management Plan


• Develop and administer suitable staff compensation and benefits schemes


• Responsible for staff guidance and counselling as well as employee wellness activities


• Responsible for the staff training and development programmes


• Provide strategic direction for the Human Resource function


• Spearhead management of organization culture and change process


• Liaise with the relevant government organs in respect of staff legal matters


• Handle employee grievances and labour relations including Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiation and issues.


• Discipline, promotion of staff and overseeing day to day operations of the Human Resource Department

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management/Development Studies or its equivalent from a recognized University.


• Five (5) years period of professional experience in Human Resource Management, three (3) of which must be in a senior management level in a large organization.


• PhD in Human Resource Management or its equivalent will be an added advantage.


• Literacy in ICT applications especially in Human Resource Systems.


• Familiar with Government procedures and wide experience in Performance Contracting.


• Membership of Institute of Human Resource Management and in good standing.

Requirements / Attributes:

• Professional competencies and administrative ability


• High integrity and dependability


• Leadership relationship management


• Negotiations skills


• Guidance and counselling skills


• Good listening skills


• Interpersonal understanding


• Good communication skills


• Strategy formulation and results oriented

Integrity Clearance

In addition to the above qualifications, applicants will be required to provide copies of clearance certificates /letters of good standing from the following:

• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)


• Criminal Investigation Department (CID)


• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)


• Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)


• High Education Loans Board (HELB)


• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

How to Apply

Applicants should submit seven (7) hard copies of their application which should include the application letter, CV, Certified copies of relevant certificates, testimonials, integrity clearance certificates and copy of National ID/Passport and three (3) names of referees one of whom should be the current / last employer addressed to:

The Director
Kenya National Library Service
P.O Box 30573-00100,
Nairobi

Applicants should indicate the Job Reference number for the position applied for on the envelope

and deliver to the knls Headquarters office, Ngong Road, Maktaba Kuu Building, Community Area, Tel. 0722860567

and a soft copy emailed to knls@knls.ac.ke.

knls is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality.

Only successful applicants will be acknowledged.

Applications should be received at knls Headquarters, Ngong Road, Community Area, Maktaba Kuu Building not later than 5.00 p.m. on 25th March 2022.

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