Manager, Human Resource and Administration at Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre

Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre (KAGRC) formally known as Central Artificial Insemination Station (CAIS) was established by Kenya Gazette Notice Number 557 of 19th June 1946 with the objective of controlling venereal diseases and genetic improvement of exotic dairy Cattle. KAGRC is situated 15 km from City Centre (West of the Nairobi City), and has its Headquarters in Lower Kabete in Nairobi and has land capacity of about 358 Acres, 124 bulls in the stud. The functions of the management committee have since been taken over by the Board of Directors, appointed vide the Gazette Notice No L.N. 110 of 5th Sept. 2011. The mandate of KAGRC is to produce, preserve, and conserve, animal genetic material (semen embryo, tissues and live animals) and rear breeding bulls for provision of high quality disease free semen to meet the national demand and for export. In order to meet its mandate, KAGRC works in close collaboration with other breeding organizations such as the Kenya Stud Book, the Dairy Recording Services of Kenya and the Livestock Recording Center. Together, these organizations implement the Contract Mating and Progeny Testing Programmes. The organization also works closely with the breed societies as well as individual and institutional farms which provide herds for the breeding program. It is a profound achievement that the centre has attained the ISO 9001:2008 QMS certification in management standards on the world best practices. Bull Stud The station initially started with an importation of six bulls in 1946 ; four Guernsey and two Jersey bulls from America and Scotland respectively. Ayrshire and Friesian breeds were later introduced.

 

Manager, Human Resource and Administration

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience5 - 10 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldHuman Resources / HR 

Job Description

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

  • Advising Management on policies and strategies relating to human resources management and administration to ensure staff attraction, retention, motivation and job satisfaction;
  • Developing, implementing and reviewing KAGRC’s Human Resource and Administration policies, procedures and processes;
  • Developing, implementing and evaluating staff career and succession plans, progression and development;
  • Ensuring development, implementing and evaluating staff benefits schemes and rewards systems;
  • Coordinating staff performance appraisal in line with KAGRC’s annual objectives and targets;
  • Managing recruitment and selection of staff;
  • Overseeing human resource planning and undertaking organization review to ensure an optimal structure;
  • Controlling and monitoring the location and movement of equipment;
  • Managing training and development in the organization;
  • Ensuring the Centre’s approved Human Resource policies and procedures are adhered to;
  • Coordinating administrative services such as office services, maintenance and transport;
  • Coordinating implementation of effective maintenance, storage and security of employee records to ensure integration and confidentiality of data and information on staff;
  • Assist the Director in developing the HR agenda for the Board;
  • Offering secretarial services to the HR Advisory Committee;
  • Approving the Budget for the Department;
  • Ensuring that staff are appraised; and
  • Mentoring and coaching staff.

Job Specification

Requirements for Appointment

  • Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent from a recognized university;
  • OR Bachelors Degree in Social Science with a post graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management.
  • Masters Degree in Human Resource Management, or equivalent;
  • Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing;
  • Practicing Certificate;
  • Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • At least ten (10) years’ relevant work experience in the public or private institution;
  • At least five (5) years’ experience in management;
  • Demonstrated results in work performance;
  • Proficiency in computer applications; and
  • Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution;

Key Competencies and skills

  • Strategic thinking;
  • Analytical skills;
  • Strong communication and reporting skills;
  • Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
  • Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
  • Interpersonal and negotiation skills; and
  • Team player.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre on recruitment.kagrc.go.ke to apply

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