Deputy Director, Human Resource Management and Administration at Tourism Fund (TF)

Job Specifications

• Providing strategic policy direction in Human Resource Management and Administration.
• Formulating, implementing and reviewing HR policies and strategies.
• Managing human resource and career development.
• Interpreting and implementing HR policies and circulars.
• Developing and implementing staff training programmes.
• Managing recruitment, selection, induction and placement.
• Ensuring effective employee relations and communication processes.
• Coordinating performance management systems.
• Ensuring competitive compensation and benefits packages.
• Managing payroll, leave and performance appraisal systems.
• Managing probation, confirmation, promotion and exit processes.
• Managing disciplinary processes and grievances.
• Managing medical schemes and staff welfare programmes.
• Coordinating counselling and stress management services.
• Administering contracts, pensions and gratuities.
• Maintaining staff records and HR information systems.
• Developing succession management strategies.
• Coordinating HR and administration reports.
• Overseeing administrative services (office allocation, transport, security, etc.).
• Managing maintenance of equipment and assets.
• Participating in strategic planning.
• Planning and budgeting for the department.
• Providing secretariat services to HR Advisory Committee.
• Undertaking departmental risk mitigation.

Person Specifications

• Minimum of 12 years relevant experience, 4 at senior level.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent.
• Master’s degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent.
• Professional membership (IHRM or equivalent) in good standing.
• Leadership course (minimum 4 weeks).
• Proficiency in computer applications.

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

Application and Appointment Requirements

• Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications, clearly indicating their current remuneration, accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of professional certificates, and relevant testimonials.

Candidates who are successful will, prior to issuance of an offer of employment, be required to provide the following valid clearance documents:

• Certificate of Good Conduct
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Clearance Certificate
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Tax Compliance Certificate
• Clearance from a recognized Credit Reference Bureau
• Appointments to this grade shall be made on permanent and pensionable terms.