CHRP K Esther Joan

Professional Objective: To contribute to the achievement of the organizations’ strategic objectives through proactive, efficient human resources management strategies and policies which will ensure value for money, end user customer satisfaction, and optimum human capacity. I am seeking a dynamic, fulfilling and challenging position in management that requires passion, skills and experience in working with people, capacity building and networking. Profile: A proven highly responsible, committed, competent, motivated, pro-active, creative, determined and hardworking individual; articulate in handling people and with good public relations. Belief in result-oriented teamwork, and respect for all irrespective of their position, ethnic or political affiliation, transparency and honesty while performing my roles. Set Administration and HR objectives and goals and ensure they were met or exceeded in line with the Institute’s Strategic Objective/Theme of Institutional strengthening, monitoring and evaluation Facilitate implementation of Administration and Human Resource Policies and practices – Efficient in using ERP system Coordinate and ensure compliance with Workplace Regulations - Labour Laws, Safety, and related statutory requirements Provide planning and coordination of the Administration operations Support the Executive office, Board, internal and external customers

• To deliver the Government’s Agenda on Service delivery, onboarded KISM into the Public Performance Contracting System and have set performance indicators for the year 2024 by engaging the key stakeholders of the various indicators
• For effective implementation, monitoring, tracking, and evaluation of employee activities, actualised implementation of the Employee Service Modules such as Talent Acquisition, Training and Development, E-Performance Management; E-Leave; E- Requisition; Payroll; Imprest requisitions
• For capacity building to enhance staff performance, 2024 Training Needs Assessment for all staff was undertaken, and implementation of the Training Plan is ongoing during the year
• At least, half of the staff have undertaken training in their relevant job duties/career in the year
• To manage staff training costs, have implemented in-house/group programs and undertaken five (5) trainings in the year – Risk Management, Performance Management, Corruption Prevention, Fire Safety, and Staff inductions for new employees, interns and attachees
• To support Employee Programs, engaged service providers to offer seven (7) free and/or subsidised staff welfare programs on eye screening, medical camp, health talks, financial wellness talk, and mental health Webinars during the year
• Has enhanced my communication, Managerial, Supervisory, Leadership, interpersonal, Planning, organising skills and integrity and served in the Human Resource and Management Advisory Committee, Strategy Committee of the Council/Board; Disciplinary Committee of the Council/Board; Contract Implementation Team, and appointed to several Committees - Performance Management, Building Management, and Tender Evaluations either as Chairperson or Member, including a Tender Evaluation on World Bank Projects in July 2023
• Provided input in the development of the Institute’s Disciplinary Policy and Code of Ethics
• Was part of the Team in charge of the International Federation World Summit held in Nairobi in 2019
• KISM did not have a HR function which I have developed over the years, we are now HRIS
• Developed and implemented the Human Resource and Administration annual work plans and budgets over the last 6 years
• My proposal for introducing an additional selection tool, psychometric tests- implemented during 2016 recruitment, improved the selection of candidates whose aptitude fitted the jobs
• Introduced Background checks as a selection process for all new employees
• As a member of the Contract implementation and Tender Evaluation teams, Board Elections Taskforce, my input has improved managing relationships and projects: currently we are overseeing construction of a 17 storey building along Ngong Road
• Contributed and participated in the development of the Institute’s HR Policy
• Introduced Occupational Safety and Health and fire safety audits to ensure compliance with the Laws thus improving on staff safety and health
• Formed the Institute’s First Aiders and Fire Marshals who oversee the Institute’s Health and Safety programs
• Introduced and vetted for a staff Pension Scheme which has improved staff morale and encouraged staff to a saving culture in 2017
• Registered staff with WIBA to cover workplace injuries and to mitigate risks off the Employer
• Registered KISM as a work place with DOSH and NITA to adhere to compliance
• Vouched for a proposal for hoarding KISM property at no cost and thus an income of Ksh
• 240,000 for 3 months was realized in 2016
• Invented a staff travel voucher which reduced taxi costs by 70% in 2015
• Developed an employment application form which was utilized in 2016, candidates before interview – which led to the realization of 1 candidate who had criminal reputation in 2016
• Proposed an additional staff to drive KISM vehicle - cut costs of car hire in the absence of the designated driver
• Was actively involved in the Institute’s development of the Governance and operating Instruments, the Human Resource Manual and Policies, Finance Manual, Audit Manual, Corporate Governance Manual and Service Charter in 2010
• Oversee the implementation of the Human Resource Manual and Policies
• Implemented the induction policy of the Institute which ensured all new employee got the right first basics of the Institute, bringing them at ease with the new environment
• Developed an efficient filing system for the Institute
• Successfully developed and implemented the first team building activity of the Institute, which has helped build the team/group cohesiveness over the last 10 years
• Organized a successful ITC Global Roundtable event in May 2010, Membership with the Institute of Human Resources Management (IHRM) in good standing
• Practicing Licensed Practitioner of IHRM (Institute of Human Resources Management) in good standing
• OTHER CONTINOUS PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS:
• Certified HR Auditor
• Capacity Building Program for Mentors and Coaches in the Public Service
• IHRM (Institute of Human Resources Management) Trainings on Mentees Program, HR Metrics and Data Analytics, Data Protection, Performance Management, New Labour Laws, Job Analysis and Evaluation, Work Life Balance, Mental Health Awareness, Covid-19 workplace in the new norm
• Public Service Commission on Performance Management and Performance Contracting
• Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (PSASB) on Risk Management Policy and Framework and Institutional Risk Registers
• ACHRP trainings on HR Audit, HR Policies, HR Measurement and Metrics, Employee Onboarding, Labour Laws, Performance Management
• Coaching and Mentoring by Strathmore University
• East Africa Concepts International Limited on Supervisory Skills
• SRC (Salaries and Remuneration Commission) Training on Change Management and Job Evaluation
• Kenya Institute of Management on Effective Employee Resourcing and Induction, Records and Information Management, Effective Office Administration, Perfect PA and Effective Office Administration
• Kenya Institute of Supplies Management on Sustainable Procurement, Customer Excellence, Public Procurement and Asset Disposal, Standard Bidding Documents, Tender Evaluation, Live Well and Eat Healthy
• Auditing HR Processes by Gray Consulting Associates
• HR Labour Law Audits by TCA
• First Aid and Fire Safety by the Kenya Red Cross
• Perfect PA and Effective Office Administration by Dolphins Training & Consultants Ltd.

• PERSONAL DETAILS NAME : , Wanyoike Esther Joan Muthoni STATUS : Married ADDRESS : P.O. Box 1128–00515, Nairobi MOBILE No. : 0722-560735

Certified Human Resource Practitioner