HRM Officer at Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

Qualifications

• Served in the grade of Human Resource Management Officer II Job Group `J’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private Sector for a minimum period of Two (2) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in either, Sociology, Public/Business Administration, Human Resource /Staff Management or any other relevant qualification from a recognized university/ institution;
• Demonstrated the achievement of performance targets and results as reflected in the performance appraisal.

Core Skills/Competencies

• Knowledge of relevant legislations
• Knowledge of professional standards Supervisory skills;
• Report writing skills;
• ICT skills;
• Communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Problem solving skills;
• Organizational, and administrative skills; and
• Records management skills.

Personal Qualities

• Honesty and integrity;
• Ability to work with minimum supervision;
• Ability to build and lead cohesive teams;
• Creativity and innovativeness;
• Professionalism; and
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• An officer at this level will be responsible to the Senior Human Resource Management Officer 11, for the assigned Human Resource Management function.
• Verification of information relating to recruitment, appointment, transfers, human resource management records and complement control for informed decision making;
• Generating the monthly payroll in line with the ODPP policies and procedures, to ensure the staff financial needs are met through timely payment;
• Participating in the preparation of the agenda for the Human Resource Advisory Committee and implementation of decisions to enhance staff motivation and performance;
• Participating in the implementation of Advisory Board decisions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the management of public prosecutions;
• Processing appointment letters and payroll numbers for new staff, to ensure timely filling of vacant positions to support public prosecution operations;
• Processing of staff confirmations, promotions, transfers, allowances, discipline cases, leave applications and pension claims in line with ODPP policies and procedures to enhance staff motivation and organizational performance;
• Updating staff establishment to ensure the information captured is accurate and complete, in order to enhance efficiency in the delivery of the human resource strategy;
• Responding to letters as appropriate to ensure staff needs are addressed in a timely and effective manner;
• Maintaining updated staff records to support decision making in human resource matters ; and
• Supervising, mentoring and coaching staff working under him/her to ensure staff development and enhanced performance.