Deputy Director, Human Resource Development at National Biosafety Authority

Job Specification
Duties and responsibilities entail;

• Overseeing development and review of human resource and administration policies, rules and regulations;
• Coordinating the recruitment and selection process in order to ensure that the Authority has a critical mass of qualified human resource with the required competencies;
• Implementing staff induction and on-the-job orientation programmes aimed at providing new staff with relevant information about the technical and social aspects of their work; 
• Participating in Assessment;
• Overseeing development of human resource plans and strategies;
• Monitoring and coordinating implementation of Human Resource Management policies, rules and regulations;
• Ensuring implementation of an effective human resource management information system for monitoring, tracking and evaluating employee activities including staff training, performance management and welfare programmes; 
• Overseeing & proper maintenance, storage and security of personnel records to ensure integrity of data and information related to human resources development programmes as well as administrative support services;
• Coordinating resolution of employee grievances and disciplinary cases, recommending appropriate action to resolve grievances as well as assisting employees to find satisfactory solutions to personal problems through counseling services; 
• Developing and institutionalizing performance appraisal process;
• Maintaining professional Human Resource Management standards;
• Advising on human resource planning, talent management and Succession and career Management using core competencies matrix in liaison with HODs;
• Advising on career development and review of Career Guidelines;
• Coordinating organizational development and job reviews; 
• Interpreting labour laws and other statutes that impact on human resource;
• Coordinating industrial relations and staff welfare matters;
• Spearheading the development, implementation and review of Human Resource Management system; 
• Spearheading assessment of skills and competency needs;
• Overseeing budgeting, allocation and optimal utilization of resources and opportunities to be provided to the department;
• Reviewing of terms and conditions of service; 
• Ensuring proper utilization of human resources and advising on proper deployment;
• Coordinating records and knowledge management;
• Ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements relating to Human Resource and Administration; and
• Coordinating implementation of the department’s strategic plan and realization of its objectives;
• Ensuring accountability and prudent management of resources and assets and ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity; and 
• Coordinating transport and fleet management function.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• At least ten (10) years’ experience four (4) years in supervisory role of which must have been in senior management level in human resource management in the public or private sector.
• Masters Degree in Human Resource Management, Development, Business Administration or Management, Public Administration, Social sciences or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;
• Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management, Development, Business Administration or Management, Public Administration, Social sciences or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Membership to IHRM or a relevant and recognized institution and in good standing;
• Certified Human Resource professional (CHRP-K);
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Good communication skills;
• Demonstrate results in work performance;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Competencies and Skills

• Team Building
• Report Writing
• Communication
• Presentation