Principal Human Resource at Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA)

Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Implementing and interpreting Human Resource strategies, policies, rules and regulations;
• Coordinating human resource and organizational succession planning processes;
• Coordinating recruitment and selection, and processing appointments and employee on-boarding;
• Coordinating the implementation of employee recognition reward and system:
• Coordinating payroll processing and employee benefits administration;
• Coordinating employee performance management system;
• Coordinating Training Needs Assessment, developing and implementing Annual Training Plans;
• Managing the Human Resource Information Management System (HRIMS);
• Developing and implementing annual and semi-annual Departmental work plans, and budget;
• Managing employee relations and processing of staff disciplinary cases in compliance with Labour Laws;
• Developing and implementing Employee Assistance strategies and programmes;
• Supervising, coaching and mentoring direct reports.

Responsibilities

For appointment to this position, an officer must: –

• Bachelor’s degree in either of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management/Development, Industrial Relations, Business Administration (Human Resource Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences with a Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Registered as a professional member with Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) or any other relevant and equivalent organization;
• Served in the grade of Senior Human Resource Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years or nine (9) years in a comparable and relevant position in the Public or Private Sector;
• Attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less than three (3) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Required Behavioural Skills

• Candidates must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player;
• Strong supervisory skills, including motivating, developing, coaching and leading teams;
• Demonstrated high ethical standards;
• Be an effective communicator with excellent negotiations skills;
• Excellent knowledge of relevant computer software and applications.

All applicants MUST attach valid/current clearances from the following bodies:

• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI); and
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).