Deputy Director of Human Management and Development at County Government of Lamu

REF: LCPSB/EXT-ADV/2024 - 2025/23

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, the ideal candidate Must:

• Be a Kenyan citizen (National Identity Card/ Passport);
• Have eight (8) years’ general experience out of which five (5) years’ experience should be in a managerial position in Public or Private Sector in the relevant field;
• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences such as Sociology, Public/Business Administration, Human Resource Management, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution; a Master’s degree in the relevant field from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Have attended a strategic leadership Development course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Have a certificate of Certified Human Resource (CHRP-K);
• Be a registered member with the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM);
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of National goals, policies and development objectives and ability to transform them into Human Resource
• Management and development policies and programmes;
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of relevant legislation, best practices and emerging issues in Human Resource Management and Development;
• Have Certificate in Computer Applications;
• Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Personal Qualities

In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:

• Ability to articulate, interpret and implement National and International Policies and Development Goals.
• Organizational, conceptual and © analytical, managerial and decisive skills.
• Creativity and innovation.
• Technical problem solving.
• Resource management skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Integrity and commitment to producing results.
• Leadership, advocacy, relationship building and collaboration, self-drive and initiative to achieve expected results.

Core Skills

• People management
• Financial management
• Policy formulation and implementation
• Planning
• Organizing
• Directing
• Controlling
• Coordinating
• Strategy formulation

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific duties and responsibilities will be as follows:

• Analyzing the Human Resource Management structures and systems, determining and proposing 
•  Initiating, developing, |§ Human Resource Management Policies geared towards instilling the right attitude, values and culture in line with the overall county mission and vision;
• Proposing performance improvement strategies that are adaptive to the changing environment and technology
• Maintaining Human Resource data base for all County employees, ensure balanced _ staff placements and optimal utilization of the human resources in service delivery
• Researching on regulations and standard related to the Human Resource Management function and industrial relations coordinating development of strategic / demon plans for the Human Resource Management and Development
• Coordinating performance management, training and staff develop functions as well as staff welfare initiatives;
• Ensuring operationalization and monitoring of county HR policies on day-to-da basis and perform other HR-related duties in liaison with the public service board.