Deputy Director, Human Resource Management at Judicial Service Commission

Job Reference Number : V/No.11/2023

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinating the development and implementation of Human Resource Management policies, procedures, standards, strategies, guidelines and programs; 
• Overseeing the strategic, operational and administrative functions of the department; 
• Coordinating the development and implementation of human resource plans and succession management; 
• Facilitating the development, management and reviewing of Judiciary terms and conditions of service;
• Preparing and implementing change management strategies; 
• Coordinating development and implementation of employee welfare and incentive schemes;
• Managing employee relations and staff values and conduct;
• Facilitating preparation and submission of Human Resource management and statutory reports;
• Coordinating maintenance and safe custody of Human Resource Management and Development records and Human Resource Information Systems;
• Facilitating the Human Resource Management and Development Committees to effectively discharge the Human Resource function under delegated authority by Judicial Service Commission;
• Implementing, monitoring and reviewing the directorate’s personnel emoluments annual budgetary allocations; and
• Facilitating Performance Management, mentoring, guidance and counselling of staff.

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications 
For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: -

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Personnel Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; 

OR

1. Bachelor degree in Social Sciences with a Diploma in Human Resource Management:
2. Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
3. Membership to Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) or any other recognized professional body in good standing.
4. A Course in Strategic Leadership Development or its equivalent from a recognized institution; 
5. Proficiency in computer applications; and 
6. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution. 

Experience: 

• Minimum twelve (12) years relevant work-experience with at least six (6) years in Middle Level Management.

Job Core Competencies:

• Strategic Leadership and Good Interpersonal Skills;
• Excellent written and Oral Communication Skills;
• Analytical and Negotiation Skills;
• Organizational and Planning Skills;
• Confidentiality and Integrity;
• Attention to details and accuracy;
• Decision Making Skills;
• Time Management and the ability to prioritize work; and
• Research and Data Management Skills.

Applicants should upload soft copies of the following documents to the online application-

• A letter of application;
• A detailed and updated curriculum vitae, to include background information such as past employment record (if any).
• Names of three (3) referees; two (2) professional referee and one (1) character reference;
• Copies of National Identity Card (I.D), Passport or any other relevant identifiable legal documents;
• Copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and academic transcripts;
• Applicant’s recent coloured passport size photograph. 

TERMS OF SERVICE: Five (5) year contract