Assistant Director, Human Resource at Kenya National Library Service Board

SCALE 3

Responsibilities

• The Assistant Director, Human Resource Management will co-ordinate the Human Resource Services and will be responsible to the Deputy Director/ Finance & Administration for the efficient operation and management of the Human Resource function.
• Initiate processes for senior level decision making on matters relating to Human Resources.
• Initiate, formulate, develop and implement appropriate Human Resource Policies and, Procedures that result in improved Human Resource standards.
• Developing and managing organizational performance systems.
• Co-ordinate organizational staff training and development programs.
• Development of strategies for management of organizational culture and change.
• Initiate reviews for efficient compensation of all staff benefits and implementation of reward systems.
• Developing and controlling organizational Personnel Emoluments (PE) budget.
• Co-ordinates employee grievances and labour relations.
• Co-ordinate enforcement of organizational discipline and compliance to the rules and regulations of the Board.
• Co-ordinate optimal staffing levels to ensure efficient and uninterrupted service delivery.
• Develop and maintain efficient registry to facilitate effective operations and service delivery.
• Supervision and appraisal of staff
• Perform duties that may be assigned from time to time by Management.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution.
• Five (5) years continuous work experience post-graduation, three (3) of which must be in Senior Management in a similar or large institution.
• Demonstrated outstanding leadership, professional competence and administrative ability in the overall management of a Human Resource Function.
• Familiar with Government of Kenya’s Operational Procedures
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
• Proven knowledge of Information Technology
• Valid Human Resource Practicing License from Institute of Human Resource as per the Human Resource Management Professionals Act, 2012.
• Other relevant skills and experience will be an added advantage
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct

Additional Skills

• Good Communication skills
• Good public and customer relations skills
• Good report writing skills
• Good management Skills
• Integrity