Head Of Human Capital at Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA)

The Head of Human Capitalwill be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer in coordinating and managing human resource services, systems and operations.

Duties for the Head Of Human Capital Job

• Overseeing the formulation and interpretation of human resource  management policies, rules and regulations including those relating  to gratuity, salary administration, labour laws and other statutes that impact on the human resource;
• Analysing the utilization of the human resource and advising on  proper deployment;
• Making proposals on human resource planning and succession  management;
• Analysing staff performance and career progression and making appropriate recommendations;
• Coordinating training need assessment for IPOA staff;
• Guiding on all matters related to appointments and placement, discipline, promotions and confirmation of staff;
• Coordinating human resource annual budget and work plans; and
• Overseeing staff training, development and performance appraisal.
• Must be a citizen of Kenya.
• Meets the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Head Of Human Capital Job Requirements

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Principal Human Resource Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years or twelve (12) years working experience in a comparable and relevant position in the Public or Private Sector;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management/Development, Industrial Relations, Business Administration (Human Resource Option), Social Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management/Development, Industrial Relations, Business Administration (Human Resource Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Registered as a professional member with Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM);
• Certificate in computer application skills;
• Certificate in either Corporate Governance or Strategic Leadership
• Programme lasting not less than (3) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

Required behavioural skills:

• A candidate must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent  interpersonal skills and be a team player;
• Strong managerial skills, including motivating, developing, coaching and leading teams
• Demonstrate high ethical standards;