Deputy Director of Human Resource Management and Development at Turkana County Government

REF: TUR/CPSB/028/2023/2024: DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT, JOB GROUP “Q”, 1 POST

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director of Human Resource Management/Development.

Duties and Responsibilities will entail:-

• 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;
• 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;
• Implementing, monitoring and reviewing the directorate’s personnel emoluments annual budgetary allocations; and
• Facilitating Performance Management, mentoring, guidance and counselling of staff.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Served in the grade of Assistant Director Human Resource Management/Development Officer, for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• a Master’s degree in the relevant field from a recognized university will be an added advantage;
• demonstrated high degree of administrative managerial and leadership capabilities;
• Registered member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM);
• Good standing as current member of Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM);
• Attended Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution in Kenya;
• Certificate in Computer Application from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding for national goals, policies, objectives and the ability to relate them to the Human Resource Management & Development function; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance.