Director, Human Resource & Administration – Grade Kuc 2 (1 Post) at Kenya Utalii College

Kenya Utalii College (KUC) is a leading African hospitality and tourism training institution. Established 47 years ago the College has trained over 60,000 graduates from around the world who continue to serve in the local and international hospitality and tourism industry. The College opened its doors in 1975 and was established under the Hotels and Restaurants Act, (Cap. 494, Laws of Kenya) which has since been replaced by the Tourism Act, 2011. We are recruiting to fill the following position below:

 

Director, Human Resource & Administration – Grade Kuc 2 (1 Post)

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , Diploma , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience15 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldHuman Resources / HR 

Job Specification

Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:

  • Co-ordinating the formulation, review, harmonization and implementation of human resource and administration policies, guidelines and regulations;
  • Building capacity of human resource and administration for effective execution of human resource and administration function;
  • Developing human resource management plans to ensure effective succession management;
  • Ensuring institutionalization of performance management including performance appraisal system;
  • Interpreting and advising on human resource and administration policies and regulations;
  • Monitoring the implementation of human resource and administration policies, rules and regulations and analysing their impact on staff;
  • Facilitating human resource planning, communication, discipline, employee relations, remuneration and staff welfare;
  • Overseeing the development and maintenance of an up-to-date human resource and administration database;
  • Spearheading the monitoring, evaluation and auditing of human resource and administration activities and programmes;
  • Overseeing the preparation of Board papers relating to human resource and administration for deliberation and decision making by the Council
  • Overseeing allocation and utilization of office space; supervising office management services and staff;
  • Ensuring adherence to Government regulations and procedures on vehicle usage;
  • Devising and implementing security procedures and policies;
  • Liaising with the security officer for investigation of all security incidences;
  • Undertaking prompt settlement of accident vehicle cases; coordinating rental management;
  • Ensuring implementation and promotion of best human resource and administration standards and practices;
  • Preparing departmental budget and work plans;
  • Coaching and mentoring of staff.
  • Approving of departmental plans and budget
  • Appraising performance of officers and recommend for rewards or sanctions
  • Undertaking such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the level of responsibility of this grade.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

  • Master’s Degree in business administration, human resource or a related filed or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any other field and a post graduate diploma in Human Resource Management
  • Fifteen (15) years relevant working experience five (5) of which must be in management.
  • Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) will be an added advantage
  • Supervisory Skills course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.

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Method of Application

Interested candidates are advised to submit applications through e-mail address: chairman.council@utalil.ac.ke as well as physical copies posted or delivered to the address below to be received on or before Friday, 19 September, 2025.
The Chairman, Council
Kenya Utalii College
Off Thika Super Highway
P. O. Box 31052-00600 NAIROBI
E-mail address: chairman.council@utalii.ac.ke
XUC is an equal opportunity employer committed to work place diversity and gender equality. Minority, women and persons with disabilities are, therefore, encouraged to apply, Canvassing will automatically lead to disqualifi cation. Those who applied need to apply again.

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