# Director, HR & Admin Job JKUATES Nairobi, Kenya

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Company: JKUATES Nairobi, Kenya

Category: Human Resources & Recruitment

Location: Kenya

Work type: Full-time

Work arrangement: On-site

Published: 2026-08-04

Expires: 2026-09-18

## Job Description

### Key Responsibilities

- Develop and ensure the implementation of human resource and administration strategies in line with the Commission’s strategy.

- Coordinate reviews of the Secretariat’s organisational structure and provide strategic advice on its appropriateness with regard to effectiveness and efficiency.

- Contribute to the development of electoral reforms relating to human resources, including developing and overseeing the implementation of appropriate change initiatives.

- Advise the Commission on facilities management, including disposal policies and procedures.

- Supervise, develop and mentor managers.

- Develop accountability structures, supervise periodic reporting and projects, and monitor performance indicators for the Human Resource and Administration departments.

- Oversee the development of human resource plans in coordination with other directorates and departments.

- Oversee the development of an appropriate administration structure to ensure effective and efficient service delivery and value for money.

- Ensure that the Commission is adequately resourced with professional and competent personnel through sound talent-sourcing and retention programmes.

- Advise the Directorate on electoral operations procedures and systems for the recruitment and training of electoral operations officers.

- Develop and inculcate a culture of performance management throughout the Commission.

- Participate in management meetings and advise other directorates on matters relating to human resource and administration.

- Ensure the development and implementation of a fleet management system.

- Oversee the maintenance and safe custody of the Commission’s equipment and facilities.

- Oversee the construction of new office facilities and warehouses.

- Ensure the development of capacity-building plans and career progression paths within the Commission.

- Develop accountability structures, supervise periodic reporting and projects, and monitor performance indicators for the Human Resource and Administration departments.

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.

- Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, or a master’s degree in Social Sciences accompanied by a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management.

- Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) qualification.

- At least fifteen (15) years’ cumulative experience, three (3) of which must have been at senior management level.

- Must be a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) and be in good standing.

- Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

- Certificate in Computer Applications.

- A leadership and management course lasting not less than two (2) weeks.

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