Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
Overseeing the development, implementation and review of strategies, frameworks, work plans, legislation, policies, guidelines, procedures and regulations on human resource management and administration;
Coordinating development, implementation and review of an organization structure, career progression guidelines, talent management and succession plans;
Coordinating recruitment, selection, promotions, training, development, compensation, benefits, retention and separation processes;
Coordinating the administration of the declaration of income, assets and liabilities and the public officer code of conduct and ethics;
Coordinating the disciplinary control procedures;
Coordinating the management and administration of staff pensions, welfare, health and safety;
Coordinating the management of staff welfare schemes such as group personal life and accidents, medical and insurance schemes;
Promoting Values and Principles of Public Service and ensuring compliance;
Spearheading the establishment and maintenance of a skills inventory and staff and payroll audits database;
Overseeing the development, implementation and review of the Anti FGM Board terms and conditions of service;
Coordinating and monitoring staff performance appraisals;
Overseeing implementation, maintenance and updating of the human resource management information systems;
Coordinating office accommodation, registries and administrative services;
Coordinating the establishment and maintenance of a catalogue and schedule of all Board's assets and properties;
Ensuring compliance with administration statutory and regulatory requirements such as property and motor insurance cover, logbooks;
Coordinating work environment survey so as to improve work conditions;
Coordinating the identification of unserviceable and obsolete assets for disposal;
Promoting and ensuring compliance with data protection;
Managing, mentoring, coaching and developing staff; and
Facilitating capacity building in human resource and administration matters.
Job Specifications For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
Served in the grade of Assistant Director, Human Resource Management and Development for a minimum period of four (3) years;
Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: - Public/Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Business Management, Public Administration, Political Science, Social Sciences, Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Master's degree in any of the following disciplines: - Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Business Management, Public Administration, Political Science, Public Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Certified Human Resource Professional, CHRP (K) or its equivalent;
Leadership Course lasting not less than four (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
Certificate in computer applications skills from a recognized institution;
Be conversant with the Kenya Labour Laws;
Met the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution on leadership and integrity; and
Demonstrated professional and managerial competencies and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Key Competencies
Interpersonal skills.
Management and organizational skills.
Written and oral communication skills.
Confidentiality