Assistant Director Human Resource at National Crime Research Centre

The officer at this level will report to the Director/CEO. The appointment to this grade shall be on Five (5) years contract renewable subject to performance and retirement age. The officer at this level will report to the Director/CEO.

Key Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Providing strategic policy direction in all matters Human Resource Management and Administration;
• Formulating, implementing and reviewing Human Resource Management and Administration policies and strategies;
• Managing human resource and career development;
• Interpreting and implementing the human resource management and administration policies and circulars;
• Developing and implementing staff training programmes;
• Managing staff recruitment, selection, induction and placement;
• Ensuring an effective employee industrial relations and communication process;
• Coordinating the development, implementation and review of performance management system;
• Ensuring a competitive staff compensation and benefits package;
• Managing staff payroll, leave and performance appraisal system;
• Managing staff probation, confirmation, promotion and exit processes;
• Managing staff disciplinary process and grievances;
• Managing staff medical scheme and welfare programmes;
• Coordinating work-related counselling and stress management services for staff;
• Administering employment contracts, pensions and gratuities;
• Maintaining the staff establishment, employee records and human resource information systems;
• Developing and implementing Centre’s Succession Management Policy and Strategy;
• Coordinating the compilation of human resource and administration reports;
• Coordinating the provision of general administrative services including office allocation and cleanliness, messengerial services, transport/logistics and security;
• Managing repairs, maintenance and improvement of equipment and assets;
• Participating in the development and implementation of the Centre’s Strategic Plan;
• Planning and budgeting for the Department;
• Providing secretariat services to the Human Resource Management Advisory Committee; and
• Undertaking risk mitigation in the Department.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• At least ten (10) years relevant work experience, of which five (5) years must have been in a supervisory position;
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Professional qualification and membership of Institute of Human Resources Management (IHRM) or its equivalent, and in good standing;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Skills and competencies

• Leadership skills;
• Strategic and innovative thinking;
• Interpersonal relationship skills;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Negotiation skills;
• Report writing skills;
• Problem solving skills;
• Communication skills;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to work independently and in a team;
• Ability to work with and supervise multigenerational staff; and
• Excellent administrative capabilities