National Oil Career Opportunities 2013

National Oil Corporation of Kenya is a State Corporation founded under the Companies Act in 1981 with the mandate of participating in all aspects of the Kenyan petroleum industry.

National Oil is involved in both Upstream and Downstream activities.

The Corporation is ISO 9001:2008 certified, and is one of the fastest growing companies in the
petroleum industry.

National Oil is seeking to recruit self-driven individuals, who have a high level of organisational and analytical skills and have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities, to fill in the following position in the Corporation.

Head of Human Resources and Administration

Job Purpose:
To attract, develop and retain a skilled and motivated employee base that will drive the business to achieve its strategic objectives, while enhancing employee development through performance management and training.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Develop and implement the annual HR business plan derived from the Corporate Strategic Plan.
•  Cascade the HR business plan through performance contracts to all staff in the department.
• Develop and implement effective corporate job grading and salary structures while ensuring equitable /balanced pay.
• Prepare the departmental budget and closely monitor firm wide headcount and HR costs against budget.
• Proactive manpower planning and recruiting staff.
• Develop and implement staff training and development programs.
• Coordinate, monitor and evaluate performance management and appraisal processes.
• Develop and implement staff motivation and retention initiatives to ensure staff are highly engaged.
• Ensure the HRIS is updated and generate HR reports to assist in decision making.
• Develop, review and maintain appropriate HR practices, policies and procedures.
• Assist in corporate strategy development and implementation.
• Manage employee relations and grievance process.
• Manage the administration and periodical review of compensation and benefits for all staff.
• Oversee the activities directed at employee welfare, safety and health.
• Ensure an efficient and conducive work environment, housekeeping and general cleanliness.
• Ensure all administrative matters related to staff are dealt with in accordance with laid down policies.
• Coach, mentor and develop the HR and Administration team to ensure excellent performance and effective succession planning in the Department.

Skills and Attributes
Academic Qualifications: 

• Must possess a Masters in Business Administration, Strategic Management or Human Resources Management.
•  Bachelors’ degree in social sciences

Professional Qualifications: 

• Must possess a post graduate Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognised institution. 
• Member of IHRM or other recognised HR body

Experience

• At least 10 years’ experience in HR management, five (5) of which must be at a manager level overseeing a busy HR function

Skills and competencies 

• Proven intellectual leadership in managing people and operations.
•  Proven ability to think strategically and design long term plans.
• Strong organisation and coordination skills.
• Superior Communication skills both written and oral.
• Superior analytical skills.
• Superior interpersonal skills.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Conflict resolution skills.
•  Counseling skills

If you believe your career objectives match any of these challenging roles, please submit your application letter, together with a detailed CV, stating current and expected remuneration, e-mail address and telephone numbers to reach us on or before 24th April 2013.

Applicants should register and apply online at: www.hcbskenya.com

In the alternative, applications may be sent by post to:
Human Capital Business Solutions Ltd, P. O. Box 40672-00100 Nairobi