Deputy Director, Human Resources & Administration Full Time

Job Specifications

This is the senior-most position in this cadre, and the holder reports to the Director, Corporate Services. The holder shall be the head of the department and shall oversee all the operations of the department and the divisions therein.

Job Descriptions

The following are the duties and responsibilities:

• Provide guidance in the development, interpretation, implementation, and review of human resource management and administration policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Ensure implementation of Terms and Conditions of service for the Authority; coordinating organizational development and job reviews.
• Manage staff recruitment, promotion, discipline, and capacity building; developing, reviewing, and coordinating implementation of welfare and other incentive schemes for the Authority.
• Monitor the implementation of performance management systems; analyzing the staffing levels in the Authority and recommending proposals for succession planning and proper deployment.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of grievance handling mechanisms.
• Ensure adoption of best practices in the management of human resource functions.
• Champion change management programs in the Authority.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training and development programs.
• Oversee the formulation and implementation of efficient Performance Management Systems.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Administration, Business Administration, or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution.
• At least ten (10) years relevant work experience.
• At least four (4) years’ experience in management.
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Membership with the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).
• Proficiency Certificate in computer applications.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strategic leadership.
• Strong organization and interpersonal skills.
• Mentoring, coaching, and leadership skills.
• Professionalism.
• Ethical and integrity.
• Policy development.
• Team leadership.
• Problem-solving.
• Management skills.
• Communication skills.