Deputy Director, Human Resource Management, Grade Kewi 3 (1 Post) at Ministry of Water and Irrigation

Job Description

• The Deputy Director, Human Resource Management, KEWI 3 reports to the Senior Deputy Director, Human Resource and Administration KEWI 2.

Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Developing human resource strategy;
• Developing and constantly review the Institute terms and conditions of service to ensure that they provide competitive employment practice and motivate staff;
• Coordinating organizational development and job reviews with a view of developing job requirements to support the organizational and personal development;
• Managing the recruitment function and provide human resource skills and competencies;
• Developing and manage welfare of the Institute and other incentive schemes such as medical, employee insurance and other health and safety requirements;
• Developing and monitor implementation of the Institute’s performance management process;
• Regularly review remuneration policy and structure and advice as appropriate;
• Analyzing the staffing levels and making proposals for succession planning;
• Analyzing utilization of human resources in the Institute and advising on proper deployment;
• Analyzing staff progression and making proposals for career development;
• Ensuring the correct interpretation and implementation of human resource regulations including those relating to pensions, salary administration, labour laws and other statutes relating to human resource management.

Person Specifications

• For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
• Served for a cumulative period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at in the grade of Assistant Director, Human Resource Management Officer or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognised Institution;
• OR
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Economics, Sociology, Business Administration, Public Administration, Commerce Plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management/Development or equivalent qualification from a recognised Institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognised Institution;
• Been registered by the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM);
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised Institution;
• Valid practicing licence;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit, integrity and proven administrative capability with extensive knowledge
• and experience in Human Resource Management.