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Job Title
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCE AND ADMINISTRATION (HUMAN RESOURCE AND ADMINISTRATION DIVISION)
Job Description

Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

  • Coordinating, formulating, implementing, and reviewing policies, strategies, frameworks, work plans, budgets, legislations, guidelines, standards, norms, rules, procedures, and regulations for the department
  • Overseeing development, implementation, monitoring, and reviewing of the Departmental annual budgets, procurement and disposal plan, annual performance contract, and the Department’s annual reports
  • Advising on succession management and preparation of human resource plans
  • Managing staff separation and processing of terminal benefits
  • Spearheading development, implementation and review of the performance management system of the Institute
  • Conducting research and developing strategies for best practices and on emerging trends in human resource management and development
  • Providing technical support in supervision, coaching, mentoring, training, and development of all staff to ensure an efficient and motivated team in the department
  • Overseeing implementation of principles of Corporate Governance, relevant national policies, guidelines, and directives within the department
  • Coordinating the implementation of a robust performance management system within the Department through providing oversight of the delivery of the annual performance contract and the strategic plan.
  • Spearheading training and development programmes in the Institute
  • Coordinating implementation of risk management policy and strategies that ensure the department has a robust system and processes of accountability, risk management, internal controls, business continuity and succession management
  • Providing technical advice to ensure continuous improvement of business processes and controls in the Department and develop mechanisms for corporate consultations
  • Spearheading stakeholder engagement and enhancement of the corporate image of KIPPRA.
  • Coordinating recruitment, deployment, remuneration, staff performance, development and discipline of human resources
  • Coordinating establishment and monitor the human resource management information systems
  • Contributing to a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good citizenship within the Division
  • Coordinating employee satisfaction survey for the Institute
  • Coordinating development and implementation of employee grievance handling mechanisms
  • Maintaining a conducive working environment by providing welfare services and maintenance of physical infrastructure
  • Coordinating implementation of staff medical scheme, Work Injury Benefit Act, Group Life Assurance and Group Personal Accident, gratuity, pension scheme and other staff welfare issues
  • Coordinating customer satisfaction survey for the department
  • Monitoring the implementation of business continuity plans for the department
  • Maintaining a Risk Management Register for the department
Job Specification

Qualifications

Person specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

  • Cumulative Service period of at least twelve (12) years’ of relevant experience three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Principal Human Resource Officer or comparable position;
  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Human Resource Management, Industrial psychology, personnel management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

OR

  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Psychology, sociology, anthropology, business management, administration, Economics or its equivalent qualification, and a diploma in Human Resource Management, Industrial psychology, personnel management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Human Resource Management/ Development, Public/Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
  • Membership from the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) and in good standing;
  • Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP);
  • Certificate in management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Proficiency in computer applications;
  • Demonstrated professional competence, managerial and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.
  • Show merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:

  • Leadership and supervisory skills
  • Strategic management skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Proficiency in economic modelling
  • Proficiency in computer applications including statistical software Presentation skills
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Team building skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Team building skills
Grade
KIP 4
No Sought
1
Advert Ref
HR/7/ADHRMA/2025/24
Recruiment
APRIL 2026 RECRUITMENT