Head of Human Capital at Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA)

IPOA/HR/03/2021; HEAD OF HUMAN CAPITAL, IPOA GRADE 3 (1 POSITION)- (CONSOLIDATED SALARY KES.236,000-351,000)

The Head of Human Capital will be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer in providing professional leadership in formulating and implementing best practices in human resource management in compliance with national labour legislation, relevant policies and regulations.

Job Descriptions

Specific duties and responsibilities will entail: -

1. Oversee the development and implementation of human resource strategies, policies and procedures in with the organizational strategic objective;
2. Provide advice on alignment of the establishment to the organizational structure and strategy for institutional capacity enhancement;
3. Spearhead establishment of human resource plans for optimal deployment and productivity;
4. Spearhead the development of measures for effective implementation of the staff performance management system and integrate career progression guidelines as appropriate;
5. Provide guidance on competency development and knowledge management initiatives for leadership skills, technical and professional growth;
6. Oversee effective establishment and coordination of human resource business processes;
7. Provide advice on establishment of a competitive remuneration, grading and benefits structure.
8. Spearhead development and implementation of coaching, mentorship and succession planning programmes;
9. Spearhead enforcement of employee discipline and compliance to policies and guidelines;
10. Provide guidance on establishment of structures and systems on staff welfare, workplace safety and health;
11. Spearhead the implementation of organizational change and diversity management initiatives for robust organizational culture;
12. Oversee development and implementation of departmental annual budget, procurement plan and work plans;
13. Provide leadership in establishment of mechanisms for implementing accountability structures, monitoring of departmental and individual human resource staff performance.

Profile:

1. Must be a citizen of Kenya.
2. Meets the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Job Specifications:

For appointment at this position, a candidate must have: -

• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management/Development, Industrial Relations, Business Administration (Human Resource Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Served in the grade of Principal Human Resource Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years at IPOA or twelve (12) years in a comparable and relevant position of which three (3) must have been in a management position in the Public or Private Sector.
• Certified Human Resource Practitioner – Kenya (CHRP -K)
• Registered as a professional full member with Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)
• Valid Practicing Certificate
• Certificate in computer application skills
• A Certificate in either Corporate Governance, Strategic Leadership Development Program or equivalent qualifications lasting not less than three (3) Weeks from a recognized institution

Required behavioural and functional skills:

1. Strategic Leadership Skills
2. Financial Management Skills
3. Organization and Planning Skills
4. Dispute Resolution Skills
5. Counselling Skills
6. Decision Making Skills
7. Interpersonal Skills
8. Communication Skills
9. Negotiation Skills
10. Analytical Skills
11. Transparency and accountability
12. Ethics and Integrity
13. Team player
14. Creativity and innovation
15. Resilience
16. Independence