Senior Deputy Director, Human Resource Management and Development-Human Resource Development and PSIP (PSC) at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years, and must be at the grade of Deputy Director Human Resource Management, Job Grade PSC 4 or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service;
• Bachelor's Degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Business Administration (Human Resource Management option) Human Resource Planning, Industrial/Labour Relations, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master's Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Human Resource Management, Business Administration (Human Resource Management option) Human Resource Planning, Industrial /Labour Relations, Strategic Management or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution;
• Leadership course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognised institution;
• Membership of a relevant professional body;
• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability in work performance and results; and
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating the formulation, implementation and review of legislations, policies, guidelines, frameworks, procedures and strategies for standardized management of human resource in the Public Service;
• Recommending institutional frameworks for discharging the Human Resource Management function;
• Overseeing the implementation of staff performance appraisal systems in the Civil Service and preparing reports for consideration by the board;
• Overseeing the update and management of Human Resource Management Information Systems (HRIS);
• Overseeing the implementation of human resource plans and succession management strategies for the public service;
• Coordinating research on emerging issues in human resource management and proposing interventions;
• Reviewing and recommending changes in respect to the terms and conditions of service in the Public Service;
• Coordinating preparation of Board reports on human resource management matters for the relevant Board Committees;
• Organizing and allocating tasks to staff;
• Coordinating the preparation of individual work plans; and
• Preparing budget, procurement plans and cash flow projections.