Director, Human Resource Managemen at Baringo County Government

Job Details/Description
Duties and responsibilities

•  Develop, review and ensure implementation of guidelines on establishment and abolition of offices/ posts in the Public Service;
•  Develop, review and ensure implementation of guidelines on design of organizational structures in the Public Service;
•  Carry out workload analysis to determine optimal staffing levels;
•  Monitoring the implementation of organizational structures in the Public Service;
•  Develop and harmonize the grading structures and nomenclatures in the Public Service;
•  Establishment, maintenance and updating of Staff Establishment Database;
•  Develop, review, interpret and ensure implementation of policies, rules, regulations, procedures and strategies on human resource management and development in the Public Service;
•  Develop and implement a Human Resource Management and Development masterplan for the Public Service;
•  Oversee the development and training of Human resources in the Public Service;
•  Management of the Public Service Internship Programme;
•  Promote harmonious industrial relations;
•  Advise on terms and conditions including retirement benefits in the Public Service;
•  Initiate and coordinate research on market labour trends for the Public Service;
•  Initiate research and develop strategies for best practices in human resource management and development;
•  Establishing systems for hearing and determining appeals from County Government;
•  Ensuring standards for the development and review of career progression guidelines are set and maintained;
•  Making recommendations in respect of qualifications of officers in the Public Service;
•  Advising on transition issues and relationships between the National and County governments;
•  Advising on capacity building needs for County Governments;
•  Develop, implement and review policy framework on uniform norms and Standards for the County Government.
•  Develop and implement the Directorate’s annual work plans, budgets, and performance contract targets and staff performance appraisal.

Qualifications for appointment to this position

•  Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Development, or other related fields;
•  Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource/Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Public/Business Administration, Government or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
•  Higher National Diploma in Human Resources Management
•  Professional Certification in Leadership and Management
•  Training and thorough knowledge in Job Evaluation Schemes
•  At least 10 years’ professional experience in a relevant field, 5 years of which should be in a senior leadership position with demonstrated success in managing multi-disciplinary teams;
•  Knowledge of the institutional and legal framework in Kenya, as well as of relevant Public Service transformation programmes;
•  Should have Certified Human Resource Management Professionals (CHRP-K) Certificate
•  Knowledge of labour laws and other related legislation; and
•  Should be a Member of Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) professional Body.

Skills and Competencies

•  Proven leadership and management skills;
•  Ability to think strategically;
•  Attention to detail and accuracy;
•  Communication, analytical and report writing skills;
•  Networking and team management skills;
•  Sound judgment and decision-making skills; and
•  Creative and innovative skills.