NAWASSCO Human Resource and Administration Officer Job in Nakuru Kenya

Nakuru Water and Sanitation Services Company (NAWASSCO), a Water Service Provider within Nakuru Municipality seeks to fill the following position:
 

Human Resource and Administration Officer
 

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Human Resource and Administration Officer will be responsible for;

• Formulating and regularly updating various human resource policies including terms and conditions of service,
• Ensuring effective implementation of all functions relating to manpower planning, welfare and human resource administration in the Company,
• Ensuring implementation of the human resource policies and procedures,
• Participating in the recruitment, selection and placement activities and ensure employees are properly oriented,
• Ensuring that all the activities are cost effective and contribute to the overall efficiency of the Company,
• Reviewing and maintaining the staff competence in liaison with heads of Departments,
• Providing effective guidance and supervision of staff,
• Updating and maintaining job descriptions for all positions in the Company.
• Ensuring that staffs are appropriately trained in line with training needs assessment expectations.
• Coordinating office administration services and transport,
• Developing and ensuring implementation of administrative policies and procedures,
• Coordinating and manage office space allocation, office equipment, telephone exchange, registry, photocopying, security services internal and external communication.
• Implementing the policy on documentation and telecommunication management.
• Planning, organizing, and control of all administrative functions
• Overseeing management of insurances for employees and property

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or related field
• Post Graduate Diploma/HND/ Diploma in Human Resource Management
• At least five years experience in a busy HR department.
• A member of IHRM.
• Good knowledge of Labour laws and handling of industrial relations matters.
• Strong management and negotiation skills.
• Experience in handling payroll and general remuneration issues.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: skill in effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadline.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, staff and external contacts, and to work effectively in a professional team environment.

Terms: Permanent & Pensionable
 

The Managing Director,
Nakuru Water and Sanitation Services Company Limited,
P.O. Box 16314-20100,
Nakuru.
 

To reach him not later than Friday 2nd August 2013.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

NAWASSCO is an equal opportunity Employer. 

Women and persons with special needs are encouraged to apply.