Director Human Resource and Development

ADVERT NO. 37/2024
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Senior Deputy Director or Deputy Director, Human Resource/Development for a minimum period of three (3) years;

 OR

•  Eight years (8) experience in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management;

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Education, Business Administration, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution plus a Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution;
• Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP-K);
• Master’s degree from a recognized Institution is an added advantage;
• Membership to Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)in good standing;
• Human Resource Management Practicing Certificate from IHRM;
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Met the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Interpreting, implementing and ensuring compliance of Human Resource Policies and Procedures; Developing and ensuring implementation of Human Resources strategy;
• Providing guidance on compensation and benefits;
• Overseeing development, implementation and monitoring of the Directorate budget and procurement plan;
• Executing performance management systems and Operational Plan for the Directorate;
• Undertaking human resource planning;
• Ensuring implementation of the risk management strategies and Audit recommendations;
• Overseeing the implementation of the Directorates commitments in the Citizens’ Service Delivery Charter;
• Establishing partnerships and collaborations for capacity building;
• Overseeing training and development function;
• Maintaining adequate and competent Human Resources for the Secretariat;
• Overseeing, developing, implementing of Career Progression Guidelines (CPG);
• Ensuring integrity and safety of employee data;
• Managing employee relations;
• Overseeing the management of promotion of common cadre grades for teachers;
• Payroll administration management;
• Overseeing staff welfare schemes;
• Overseeing pension management; and
• Supervising and guiding employees in the Directorate for optimum performance.

The terms and remuneration benefits for this Grade:

• Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.328,006 – Kshs.416,568
• House Allowance: Kshs.60,000
• Commuter Allowance: Kshs.20,000
• Leave Allowance: As provided in TSC Secretariat
• Annual Leave: 30 working days per calendar year
• Medical Cover: As provided in the TSC Secretariat Medical Scheme
• Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance