Assistant Director, Human Resource & Administration at National Drought Management Authority

Job Reference Number V/No. 1/2023-24

Key Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities will include: -

• interpreting and implementing human resource management policies, laws, regulations, procedures and systems; 
• analysing the utilization of human resources in the Authority and advising on proper deployment; 
• undertaking training needs assessment; 
• payroll management; 
• updating terms and conditions of service and career progression guidelines;
• Coordinating organization development and job reviews;
• analysing disciplinary cases for relevant disciplinary committees; conducting skills audit; 
• making proposals on human resource planning and succession management; 
• Offering counselling services to staff; 
• ensuring compliance with HR practices, policies, regulations and relevant government policies and guidelines on employee management and administration; 
• coordinating the implementation of HIV/AIDS, gender and disability mainstreaming policies; 
• analysing staff performance and career progression and making appropriate recommendations; supervising general office services; supervision of payments for transport and delivery services; and 
• taking part in procurement and supply of stores for human resources and administration purposes; 
• recommending for boarding of unserviceable equipment’s within the department; and coordinating provision of transport, security, and other support services.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years as a Principal Human Resource Management Officer or six (6) years working experience in Human Resource two (2) of which must have been at managerial level;
• Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Human Resource Management, Personnel Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or its qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Be a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management;
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; 
• Proficiency in computer application; and
• Demonstrated professional competence and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.