KMFRI Assistant Director Human Resource Management Jobs in Kenya

KMFRI Assistant Director Human Resource Management Jobs in Kenya


The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

  • Overseeing the development, implementation and review of human resource management policies, plans, strategies, programs, processes and budgets;

  • Managing employee relations programmes and ensuring staff discipline is maintained;

  • Managing the staff performance appraisal system;

  • Prepare and monitor the implementation of departmental Work Plan;

  • Overseeing human resource planning and development;

  • Coordinate the staff induction and on-boarding programmes;

  • Promotes best practices in the management of human resource function;

  • Develop, implement and review of the Institute’s human resource career guidelines;

  • Coordinate the development and implementation of annual performance contracts in the department;

  • Ensure compliance and mainstreaming of crosscutting issues such as occupational health and safety, HIV/AIDS, Gender, Disability, Alcohol and Drug Substance Abuse policies;

  • Overseeing the implementation of training programs based on identified needs;

  • Overseeing the monitoring and evaluation of effectiveness of training and development programmes;

  • Providing guidance on development and updating of the human resource database;

  • Overseeing the effective administration of the payroll system;

  • Oversees the development and implementation of grievance handling mechanisms among staff;

  • Overseeing the reconciliation of staff compliment and establishment;

  • Overseeing the administration of staff welfare;

  • Approves leave applications, sick sheets and sick offs for staff;

  • Advising on the HR management information systems; and

  • Providing secretarial services to the Institute Human Resource Management Advisory Committee (HRMAC).

    Requirements for Appointment/Person Specification

    For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

  • Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: -
    Human Resource Management, Business Management, Business Administration, or its equivalent qualification from recognized institution;

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;

  • Professional qualification in human resource management e.g. Certified Human Resource Management Professionals (CHRP);

  • At least eight (8) years relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in management level in a comparable position in public service or private sector;

  • Membership to the Institute of Human Resource Management in good standing with a practicing certificate;

  • Proficiency in computer applications;

  • Minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent;

  • Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks, or equivalent, from a recognized institution;

  • Demonstrated good results in work performance; and

  • Met the requirements of Chapter Six of Constitution.

    Key Competencies and Skills

  • Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;

  • Good interpersonal skills;

  • Organization skills;

  • Strong communication and reporting skills;

  • Problem solving skills;

  • Strong analytical skills; and

  • Conflict resolution.

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; KMFRI Assistant Director Human Resource Management Jobs in Kenya


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