Assistant Director, Human Resource and Administration
2025-09-18T10:59:52+00:00
Kenya Maritime Authority
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Mombasa
Mombasa
00100
Kenya
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Human Resources
2025-10-06T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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Job Description
Duties and responsibilities
i. Guiding the development, interpretation, implementation and review of human resource management and administration policies, standards and guidelines;
ii. Ensuring implementation of Terms and Conditions of service for the Authority; coordinating organizational development and job reviews;
iii. Managing staff recruitment, promotion, discipline and capacity building; developing, reviewing and coordinating implementation of welfare and other incentive schemes for the Authority;
iv. Monitoring the implementation of performance management systems; analyzing the staffing levels in the Authority and recommending proposals for succession planning and proper deployment;
v. Coordinating the development and implementation of grievance handling mechanisms
vi. Initiating best practices in the management of human resource function.
vii. Championing change management programmes in the Authority;
viii. Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of training and development programmes; and
ix. Leading the Authority in formulating and implementing efficient Performance Management Systems
x. Overseeing the implementation of administration policies, rules, standards and regulations;
xi. Managing and maintaining the assets register of the Authority;
xii. Monitoring adherence and implementation of the departmental work plans;
xiii. Oversee the Administration and Records Management functions of the Authority
xiv. Overseeing the provision of security for premises and staff
xv. Overseeing the design, implementation and periodic review of security systems;
xvi. Preparation and submission of quarterly reports on administration within the Authority
xvii. Preparation and submission of quarterly reports on performance target setting and appraisal for staff within the Section.
xviii. Coordinating office management services, office accommodation, transport and logistics;
xix. Coordinating the Investigation of incidents of security lapses in the Authority in liaison with the Police and other security agencies;
xx. Making arrangements for the acquisition of legal documents, such as motor vehicles, assets, insurance and licenses in liaison with the Legal unit and other relevant agencies
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -
i. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
ii. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Human Resource Management, Administration, Business Administration, qualifications or equivalent qualification from recognized institution will be an added advantage;
iii. Certificate in Management Course or its equivalent lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
iv. Membership of the Institute of Human Resource Management in good standing
v. Should have relevant experience of three (3) years;
vi. Proficiency in computer applications;
vii. Demonstrated results in work performance;
viii. Good communication skills.
i. Guiding the development, interpretation, implementation and review of human resource management and administration policies, standards and guidelines; ii. Ensuring implementation of Terms and Conditions of service for the Authority; coordinating organizational development and job reviews; iii. Managing staff recruitment, promotion, discipline and capacity building; developing, reviewing and coordinating implementation of welfare and other incentive schemes for the Authority; iv. Monitoring the implementation of performance management systems; analyzing the staffing levels in the Authority and recommending proposals for succession planning and proper deployment; v. Coordinating the development and implementation of grievance handling mechanisms vi. Initiating best practices in the management of human resource function. vii. Championing change management programmes in the Authority; viii. Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of training and development programmes; and ix. Leading the Authority in formulating and implementing efficient Performance Management Systems x. Overseeing the implementation of administration policies, rules, standards and regulations; xi. Managing and maintaining the assets register of the Authority; xii. Monitoring adherence and implementation of the departmental work plans; xiii. Oversee the Administration and Records Management functions of the Authority xiv. Overseeing the provision of security for premises and staff xv. Overseeing the design, implementation and periodic review of security systems; xvi. Preparation and submission of quarterly reports on administration within the Authority xvii. Preparation and submission of quarterly reports on performance target setting and appraisal for staff within the Section. xviii. Coordinating office management services, office accommodation, transport and logistics; xix. Coordinating the Investigation of incidents of security lapses in the Authority in liaison with the Police and other security agencies; xx. Making arrangements for the acquisition of legal documents, such as motor vehicles, assets, insurance and licenses in liaison with the Legal unit and other relevant agencies
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; ii. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Human Resource Management, Administration, Business Administration, qualifications or equivalent qualification from recognized institution will be an added advantage; iii. Certificate in Management Course or its equivalent lasting not less than four (4) weeks; iv. Membership of the Institute of Human Resource Management in good standing v. Should have relevant experience of three (3) years; vi. Proficiency in computer applications; vii. Demonstrated results in work performance;
JOB-68cbe628b786d
Vacancy title:
Assistant Director, Human Resource and Administration
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics, Category: Human Resources]
Jobs at:
Kenya Maritime Authority
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, October 6 2025
Duty Station:
Mombasa | Mombasa | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 18 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Job Description
Duties and responsibilities
i. Guiding the development, interpretation, implementation and review of human resource management and administration policies, standards and guidelines;
ii. Ensuring implementation of Terms and Conditions of service for the Authority; coordinating organizational development and job reviews;
iii. Managing staff recruitment, promotion, discipline and capacity building; developing, reviewing and coordinating implementation of welfare and other incentive schemes for the Authority;
iv. Monitoring the implementation of performance management systems; analyzing the staffing levels in the Authority and recommending proposals for succession planning and proper deployment;
v. Coordinating the development and implementation of grievance handling mechanisms
vi. Initiating best practices in the management of human resource function.
vii. Championing change management programmes in the Authority;
viii. Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of training and development programmes; and
ix. Leading the Authority in formulating and implementing efficient Performance Management Systems
x. Overseeing the implementation of administration policies, rules, standards and regulations;
xi. Managing and maintaining the assets register of the Authority;
xii. Monitoring adherence and implementation of the departmental work plans;
xiii. Oversee the Administration and Records Management functions of the Authority
xiv. Overseeing the provision of security for premises and staff
xv. Overseeing the design, implementation and periodic review of security systems;
xvi. Preparation and submission of quarterly reports on administration within the Authority
xvii. Preparation and submission of quarterly reports on performance target setting and appraisal for staff within the Section.
xviii. Coordinating office management services, office accommodation, transport and logistics;
xix. Coordinating the Investigation of incidents of security lapses in the Authority in liaison with the Police and other security agencies;
xx. Making arrangements for the acquisition of legal documents, such as motor vehicles, assets, insurance and licenses in liaison with the Legal unit and other relevant agencies
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -
i. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
ii. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Human Resource Management, Administration, Business Administration, qualifications or equivalent qualification from recognized institution will be an added advantage;
iii. Certificate in Management Course or its equivalent lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
iv. Membership of the Institute of Human Resource Management in good standing
v. Should have relevant experience of three (3) years;
vi. Proficiency in computer applications;
vii. Demonstrated results in work performance;
viii. Good communication skills.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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