Principal Human Resource Management Officer at National Government Affirmative Action Fund

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating utilization of the human resources at the Commission and advising on proper deployment and training;
• Coordinating staff performance and career progression and making appropriate recommendations;
• Facilitating recruitment, selection, placement, training and development of staff;
• Overseeing Payroll administration;
• Coordinating training needs assessment;
• Implementing a performance appraisal system;
• Facilitating human resource planning, discipline, employee relations and staff welfare;
• Coordinating sensitization on cross-cutting issues;
• Assisting in the implementation of human resource management/development policies, rules and regulations;
• Developing appropriate human resource management policies, rules and regulations;
• Managing human resources and general records; and
• Preparing division’s budgets and work plans.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Senior Human Resource Management Officer for a period of 3 years or in a relevant and comparable position for a minimum period of six (6) years, three(3) years of which should have been at the management level;
• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Human Resource Management, Business Administration/Management, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or any other relevant and comparable qualification from a recognized institution;
• A Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Business Administration/Management, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or any other relevant and comparable qualification from a recognized institution is an added advantage;
• A Diploma/Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP);
• A member of the Institute of Human Resources in good standing and has a valid Practicing Certificate;
• Attended a Senior Management Course in a recognized institution;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Computer Skills;
• Been a Member of a relevant professional body; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.