Assistant Director Human Resource Management at Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

 Qualifications

• Masters Degree
• For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
• Served in the grade of Principal Human Resource Management Officer for at least three (3) years OR a minimum period of nine (9) years’ work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a middle management position in a comparable and relevant position in the Public or Private Sector;
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Personnel Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; OR Bachelor degree in Social Sciences with a postgraduate Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Business Management, Public/Business Administration, Social Sciences or a related and relevant field from a recognized institution
• Certified Human Resource Professional qualification, CHRP (K) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Membership to the relevant and accredited professional body of Human Resource Management Practitioners and in good standing;
• Valid practicing certificate from the relevant accredited professional body
• Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

 Duties & Responsibilities

• An officer at this level will be responsible to the Senior Assistant Director, Human Resource Management in performing Human Resource Management function. Specifically, duties and responsibilities will include
• Implementing, monitoring and evaluating the human resource management policies, procedures, strategies, standards and programmes;
• Supervising and implementing performance management strategies and frameworks;
• Preparing and analyzing Divisional reports on the effectiveness of the human resource policies and procedures, and identify gaps and presenting the gaps to the top management for review and recommendations;
• Supervising the management of human resource records in accordance with relevant laws and regulations;
• Supervising and monitoring employee satisfaction survey to identify issues affecting staff and developing strategies to address them;
• Monitoring compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Act 2007;
• Supervising processing of pension claims, leave management and management of staff complaints and grievances;
• Developing employee wellness programs to address, mental health, alcohol, drug and substance abuse, debriefing and counselling, among others;
• Researching on human resource practices in order to inform decision on human resource matters;
• Supervising human resource audit processes to identify and address gaps to mitigate against risks in the division;
• Maintaining a skills inventory of the ODPP staff to aid in strategic human resource planning;
• Mentoring, coaching, training and development of staff in the division; and
• Providing input in executive, internal, and external committees to support the implementation of ODPP mandate.