Stephen Olieka

Experience

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  Directorate of Civil Aviation

  Nov 1992 - Feb 1997

  Assistant engineer/ Technical Instructor
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  Kenya College of Communications Technology- Now Mutlimedia University

  Mar 1997 - Aug 2005

  Lecturer
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  Kenya Airways Ltd

  Sept 2005 - Feb 2006

  Communications Engineer

  Supervised the implementation of the following projects:1. Baggage Reconcilliation System Wireless LAN at Jomo Kenyatta Airport.2. Installation of a backup 1KW HF radio, 2 antenna masts and RF cabling.3. Installation of a TETRA digital PMR system at JKIA.4. Installation of various communications systems incl. Satphones and VOIP.

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  Safaricom Ltd

  Mar 2006 - Aug 2010

  Key Responsibilities included:1. Curriculum development2. Carrying out training (Technical, Management and Leadership)3. Facilitating training for both technical and non technical staff both locally and abroad (USA, Belgium, Germany, Portugal, Sweden, China, Japan, South Africa, Fiji and Egypt) including; a. Travel arrangements (Visas, flight and accommodation) for staff and trainers b. Scheduling of training c. Payments d. Freight of training materials4. Developing Partnerships with Technology Partners and UniversitiesSupervised the implementation of the following projects/Initiatives:1. Negotiated service level agreements with major training service providers leading to major training cost savings.2. Spearheaded cost saving initiatives for training services through discounts and reimbursements from National Industrial Training Agency (NITA).3. Steered the establishment of collaborations and Memoranda of Understanding with Moi University, Jomo Kenyatta University and Strathmore University leading to Industrial attachment, lecturer internships and Industry awareness sessions at the universities.4. Developed and delivered various technology based trainings for technical and non-technical staff in Safaricom (GSM and 3G systems, Optic Fiber and Return on Investment of Training). Show less

  • Principal Learning & Development Officer-Technical, Leadership and Management Development

    May 2007 - Aug 2010

  • Learning & Development Officer

    Mar 2006 - May 2007
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  Mumias Sugar Company Ltd

  Jul 2010 - Feb 2011

  Capability Development Manager
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  Mumias Sugar Comapny Ltd

  Jan 2011 - Apr 2011

  Ag. Head of Human Resources
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  Mumias Sugar Company Ltd

  Apr 2011 - Jul 2014

  Responsible for 2000 employees. Mumias Sugar Company has in the recent past expanded its production into power generation, ethanol and water production.Key Responsibilities include:1. HR Strategy and Policy formulation and implementation2. Compensation and Benefits3. Employee Relations including Industrial Relations (Union Affairs)4. Talent Management5. Learning and Development6. HR Business Partnering7. Facilities Management including Mumias Sports Complex and Guesthouse8. Booker Schools Management (Infant,Primary and Secondary)9. Medical ServicesSupervised the implementation of the following projects/ Initiatives:1. Successful negotiation of the 2011/13 Collective Bargaining Agreement for Mumias Sugar2. Successful completion of Job Evaluation for Unionizable jobs3. Successful completion of Job Evaluation of Management jobs4. Reorganization of the HR department by introducing the HR Business Partner model5. Successful delinking of Booker Schools, implementation of new structures, finance and human resources policies and systems6. Streamlining of the operations of the Facilities Section7. Construction of the New Office Block (nearing completion)8. Harmonization of salaries and benefits for Factory staff9. Cost management by use of internal resources and NITA reimbursements on training10. Strategy development and implementation for the Human Resource Department Show less

  • Director of Human Resources

    Jun 2011 - Jul 2014

  • Head of Human Resources

    Apr 2011 - Jun 2011
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  Safal Group

  Aug 2014 - May 2019

  HR Segment Head – Eastern Roofing and Steel Kenya-Tanzania-Uganda-Ethiopia-Rwanda-Burundi

  • To provide functional HR leadership and supervision to the HRM’s and HRO’s in the respective operations making up the Business Segment.• To provide a bridge between Group HR strategy and requisite Business Strategies and ensure that the Operational HR Plans provide the necessary aligned HR service offering to achieve the business objectives.• To align and standardise all HR policies, processes and procedures within the Business Segment.• To form strategic business partnerships with the Business Heads and Functional Heads of Departments. Show less

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  Independent HR Consultant

  Jun 2019 - Dec 2021

  Human Resources Consultant

  Provides consultancy services in Human Resources Management and Leadership Development. Key assignments delivered so far include:- Job Evaluation, Salary Benchmarking and Design of Salary Structure (Regional Organization - 2020)- Development, Training and Implementation of Performance Management Policy and Framework (Local Technical Training Organization 2019 -2020)- Performance Management - Process Review, Update and Training, Development and implementation of Competency Framework, Development of New Manager Handbook, New Manager Training Course and Delivery of training for Kenya and Uganda, Development of Learning and Development Framework, Development of Employee Value Proposition and Revamp of Recruitment Website, 360 Feedback for Executive Leadership (International NGO 2019 to date).- Organization Design, Career Guidelines, Learning & Development Framework and HR Policies (Newly established Kenya Government Corporation - 2021)- HR Audit (Local Agrochemicals Association – 2020)- Redundancy Training (Regional NGO – 2019) Show less

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  Rise & Learn

  Sept 2019 - Feb 2020

  Chief Executive Officer
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  AAR Hospital

  Jan 2022 - Mar 2024

  Head of Human Resources & Support Services
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  Ikigai Management Consulting Ltd

  Mar 2024 - now

  Lead Consultant