Director, Human Resource Management

Duties andresponsibilities

• Develop, review, andensure implementation ofguidelines on the establishment and abolition of offices/ posts in the Public Service;
• Develop, review, andensure implementation of guidelines on the design of organizational structuresin the Public Service;
• Carry out workloadanalysis to determine optimal staffing levels;
• Monitoring theimplementation of organizational structures in the Public Service;
• Develop and harmonize thegrading structures and nomenclatures in the Public Service;
• Establishment, maintenanceand updating of Staff Establishment Database;
• Develop, review, interpretand ensure implementation of policies, rules, regulations, procedures andstrategies on human resource management and development in the Public Service;
• Develop and implement aHuman Resource Management and Development masterplan for the Public Service;
• Oversee the developmentand training of Human resources in the Public Service;
• Management of the PublicService Internship Programme;
• Promote harmoniousindustrial relations;
• Advise on terms andconditions including retirement benefits in the Public Service;
• Initiate and coordinateresearch on market labour trends for the Public Service;
• Initiate research anddevelop strategies for best practices in human resource management anddevelopment;
• Establishing systems forhearing and determining appeals from County Government;
• Ensuring standards for thedevelopment and review of career progression guidelines are set and maintained;
• Making recommendations inrespect of qualifications of officers in the Public Service;
• Advising on transitionissues and relationships between the National and County governments;
• Advising on capacitybuilding needs for County Governments;
• Develop, implement andreview policy framework on uniform norms and Standards for the CountyGovernment.
• Develop and implement theDirectorates annual work plans, budgets, and performance contract targets and staffperformance appraisal.

Qualificationsfor appointment to this position

• Masters degree in HumanResources, Business Management, Development, or other related fields;
• Bachelors degree in HumanResource/Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Public/BusinessAdministration, Government or any other relevant qualification from arecognized institution;
• Higher National Diploma inHuman Resources Management
• Professional Certificationin Leadership and Management
• Training and thorough knowledgein Job Evaluation Schemes
• At least 10 yearsprofessional experience in a relevant field, 5 years of which should be in asenior leadership position with demonstrated success in managingmulti-disciplinary teams;
• Knowledge of theinstitutional and legal framework in Kenya, as well as of relevant PublicService transformation programmes;
• Should have CertifiedHuman Resource Management Professionals (CHRP-K) Certificate
• Knowledge of labour lawsand other related legislation; and
• Should be a Member ofInstitute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) professional Body.

Skills andCompetencies

• Proven leadership andmanagement skills;
• Ability to thinkstrategically;
• Attention to detail andaccuracy;
• Communication, analyticaland report writing skills;
• Networking and teammanagement skills;
• Sound judgment anddecision-making skills; and
• Creative and innovativeskills.