Deputy Director, Human Resource Management and Administration, Grade KIP 3 at Kenya Institute of Primate Research (KIPRE)

VACANCY NO. KIP/DDHRA3/2025:

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• At least twelve (12) years relevant work experience five (5) of which should have been in a management position in public or private sector;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Public\Business Administration, Commerce (HR Option), Government or any other related qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Public Administration or equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
• Membership to Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) in good standing;
• and fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Skills and Competencies

• Communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently and in a team;
• Ability to plan and prioritize tasks;
• Ability to meet deadlines;
• Ability to supervise others;
• Problem solving skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Customer focus;
• Decision making skills;
• Report/Minute writing skills;

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Formulating, implementing, monitoring and reviewing human resource management policies, procedures, systems and strategies;
• Developing and implementing capacity building programmes and strategies;
• Formulating and implementing performance management systems;
• Initiating the development and implementation of a reward, compensation and benefit scheme;
• Managing and administering staff welfare programmes, employee relations and staff medical scheme;
• Undertaking Human Resource management surveys on working environment;
• Managing the records of the Institute;
• Providing advice on matters relating to human resource management;
• Coordinate human resource planning;
• Managing staff recruitment, selection, induction, placement, promotions and retention;
• Managing staff disciplinary processes and grievances;
• Administering employment contracts, pensions and gratuities;
• Managing human resource information systems and skills inventory;
• Coordinating mainstreaming of gender, HIV & AIDS and disabilities;
• Promoting Public Service values and Principles;
• Organizing maintenance services for fleet management;
• Enhancing employee experience through provision of suitable facilities that are fit for purpose, optimal, sustainable, in good condition and available for use;
• Providing support services during occupation of premises including routine maintenance, redecoration, workplace safety, furnishing, equipping, housekeeping, courier, telephony, beverages amongst others;
• Maintaining all Institute’s premises, vehicles, parking slots, licenses, and transport arrangement for all functions and activities;
• Coordinating provision of office accommodation and equipment;
• Facilitating meetings, conferences and other special events.