Tana Water Services Board HR and Admin Job in Kenya

Tana Water Services Board is one of the eight Water Services Boards under the Ministry of Water and Irrigation created under the Water Act 2002 with the mandate of providing economical and efficient Water and Sewerage services within its area of jurisdiction. 

The Board covers the six counties of Murang’a, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Embu, Tharaka/Nithi and Meru with its Head Office in Nyeri town.

The Board invites qualified personnel to fill the vacant position of Human Resource and Administration Manager.

Human Resource and Administration Manager

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The Human Resource and Administration Manager will report to the Chief Executive Officer of the Board and will be responsible for:-

• Planning, organization, administration and control of activities in the Human Resource Division;
• Implementation of human resources management policies, rules and regulations;
• Utilization of the human resource in the Board and advising on proper deployment, staff performance, career progression; and making appropriate recommendations and proposals on human resource planning and succession management;
• Development, interpretation and implementation of human resource policies, rules & regulations, including those relating to pensions, salaries, labour laws and other related statutes;
• Ensuring Implementation of the Board’s decisions in Human Resource Management
• Guiding, mentoring and supervising staff working under him/her
• Overseeing all Board’s administrative duties, including transport.

Job requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences and a post graduate qualification in Human Resources Management (HRM)
• Valid membership of a relevant professional body
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Labour relations experience/skills
• At least five years experience in Human Resources Management
• Computer literate
• Knowledge of water sector reforms

A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate on a three (3) year contract
renewable subject to performance.

Interested persons who meet the stated minimum qualifications may forward their applications with updated CVs including cell phone or day time telephone contacts, expected salary and three professional referees to our email address: ceo@tanawsb.or.ke

Closing date for applications will be 10th May 2012. 

Late applications will neither be acknowledged nor considered.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.