IPOA/HR/03/2024:
Job Purpose
Responsible for providing strategic leadership in Human Resource management and Capacity building to enable delivery of the Authority’s overall mandate.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

Spearhead development, implementation and/or review of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures that impact on human resource management while ensuring compliance to applicable laws, statutes, regulations and circulars;
Lead staff training and development in the Authority;
Steer employee relations and welfare programs in the Authority;
Guide staff discipline and grievance handling mechanisms;
Spearhead management of staff remuneration, benefits and rewards;
Lead in staff performance management in the Authority;
Direct staff coaching, mentorship and capacity development programs in the Authority;
Lead in development of internal and external reports in the department;
Steer management of records and information systems in the department;
Spearhead provision of advisory services on matters related to human resource in the Authority;
Oversee establishment and/or mainstreaming of structures and systems on workplace safety, health and other cross cutting issues;
Spearhead the development, implementation and/or review of organizational change and diversity management initiatives;
Oversee management of outsourced human resource service providers;
Lead in identification of risks and formulate measures to mitigate risks in the department;
Direct the utilization of financial and material resources allocated to the department;
Spearhead orientation and induction of new staff to familiarize with the organization;
Oversee recruitment, appointments, promotions, placement/ deployment, leave, disciplinary and staff welfare;
Coach, mentor, supervise and facilitate capacity development activities in the department.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

Collaborate with other stakeholders, directorates and departments for effective human resource management;
Collaborate with the Directorate of Finance and Planning in preparation of annual personnel emolument budget in the Authority;
Communicate Management decisions to departmental staff;
Chair departmental meetings;
Provide secretariat services to various HR Committees;
Develop and implement Individual annual work plan;
Develop periodic individual performance reports and
Implement risk mitigation measures.

Job Dimensions:
I. Financial Responsibility

Guide the development and monitor implementation of departmental annual work plan and budgets.

II. Responsibility for Physical Assets

Responsible for Office equipment, furniture and records

III. Decision Making / Job Influence

Strategic decisions
Managerial decisions
Operational decisions

IV. Working Conditions

Predominantly in an office setting with occasional field travel.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications

Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management/Development, organizational development, Industrial Relations, Business Administration (Human Resource Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
Bachelor’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;

 OR

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences with a Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

Certified Human Resource Professional – Kenya (CHRP-K);
Membership with Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM);
Valid IHRM Practicing certificate;
Leadership course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution

Previous relevant work experience required.

Served in the position of Assistant Director Human Resource Management for a minimum period of three (3) years at IPOA grade 5 or for a period of twelve (12) years in human resource, three (3) of which must have been in a management level in the Public or private sector