ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

     i.        served in the grade of Principal Human Resource Management and -Development Officer, CPSB 04 (J/G ‘N’) for a minimum period of three (3) years;

   ii.        Bachelor's degree in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management/Development, Public/Business Administration, Economics, Education or Social Sciences from a recognized institution;

  iii.        Master's degree in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management/Development, Industrial Relations, Education or Public/Business Administration from a recognized institution;

  iv.        Membership to the Institute of Human Resource Management of Kenya (IHRM -K) and in good standing;

    v.        Possession of CHRP (K) qualification;

  vi.        Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; 

 vii.        Certificate in computer applications skills from a recognized institution; and

viii.        Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results. 

Duties and Responsibilities

     i.        Assisting in the interpretation of regulations relating to the human resource management and Development function;

   ii.        Researching on human resource management policies;

  iii.        Initiating review of rules and regulations governing terms and conditions of service and related labour laws;

  iv.        Analyzing reports on human resource matters received from Departments and County entities and making appropriate proposals;

    v.        Agenda preparation, minute-taking and record maintenance in collaboration with the Board Secretary;

  vi.        Collecting and collating data on the Human Resources as may be required by the board from the county departments;

 vii.        Handling routine HR correspondences;

viii.        Preparing and submitting reports on Board activities related to the human resource functions of the Board;

  ix.        Monitoring implementation of human resource management and development policies, rules and regulations;

    x.        Analyzing and updating data for cadres and planning for succession management and development of these cadres;

  xi.        Assisting in collection, collation and analysis of performance management and Performance Appraisal System reports from Departments;

xii.        Monitoring implementation and impact of Human Resource Management policies, guidelines and procedures in the Civil Service;

xiii.        Offering technical advice in Board Committee meetings;

xiv.        Monitoring human resource development activities and coordinating the development of a skills inventory at the Board;

 xv.        Monitoring the implementation of induction, training levy and bonding policies;

xvi.        Coordinating the implementation of technical training and capacity building programmes;

xvii.        Offering technical support in undertaking training needs assessment;

xviii.        Liaising with development partners for technical training support;

xix.        Participating in collecting and collating information for formulation and reviewing of human resource development policies, rules, regulations and procedures;

 xx.        Designing and implementing appropriate training programmes to address identified training and competency gaps;

xxi.        Participating in the selection of candidates for in-service training;

xxii.        Undertaking human resource development surveys and forecasts;

xxiii.        Analyzing staffing levels and making proposals for succession planning;

xxiv.        Analyzing utilization of Human Resources and advising on proper deployment;

xxv.        Analyzing staff career progression and making proposals for career development;

xxvi.        Ensuring the correct interpretation and implementation of human resource management and Development regulations;

xxvii.        Preparing reports on the implementation of Performance Management and Performance Appraisal System;

xxviii.        Preparing reports on the administration and management of the Human Resource Information System;

xxix.        Initiating, developing, updating and maintaining human resource development data base;

xxx.        Coordinating and implementing technical assistance training programmes;

xxxi.        Spearheading and advising on appropriate training programmes;

xxxii.        Undertaking training needs assessment;

xxxiii.        Developing training plans and training projections;

xxxiv.        Monitoring and evaluating the impact of training programmes on performance and service delivery;

xxxv.        Monitoring implementation of human resource management and development policies, rules and regulations;

xxxvi.        Preparing and submitting reports on human resource management and development activities to the Board.