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Principal Human Resource Management and Development Officer
2026-01-27T05:57:22+00:00
National Research Fund
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Engineering
Human Resources, Management, Business Operations, Civil & Government
KES
MONTH
2026-02-17T17:00:00+00:00
8

Qualifications and Requirements:

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

  • Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of a Senior Human Resource Management and Development Officer or a comparable position;
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource, Sociology, Public/Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Certified Human Resource Professional, CHRP (K) or its equivalent qualification from a recognised Institution;
  • Registered with the Institute of Human Resource Management;
  • Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Proficiency in computer application skills; and
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities entail:

  • interpreting, implementing and reviewing human resource and development policies, standards, regulations, procedures, strategies and programmes/work plans;
  • designing of training and development programmes based on organization’s and individual needs;
  • coordinating the development of human resource information system;
  • developing, implementing and reviewing knowledge management framework;
  • developing, implementing and reviewing compensation and benefits schemes;
  • coordinating staff recruitment, selection and placement;
  • undertaking human resource planning and succession management;
  • managing the payroll;
  • coordinating the preparation of agenda and minutes for the management human resource advisory committee;
  • developing human resource management information systems;
  • managing the leave system;
  • monitoring performance management system; and
  • Managing staff welfare.
  • interpreting, implementing and reviewing human resource and development policies, standards, regulations, procedures, strategies and programmes/work plans;
  • designing of training and development programmes based on organization’s and individual needs;
  • coordinating the development of human resource information system;
  • developing, implementing and reviewing knowledge management framework;
  • developing, implementing and reviewing compensation and benefits schemes;
  • coordinating staff recruitment, selection and placement;
  • undertaking human resource planning and succession management;
  • managing the payroll;
  • coordinating the preparation of agenda and minutes for the management human resource advisory committee;
  • developing human resource management information systems;
  • managing the leave system;
  • monitoring performance management system; and
  • Managing staff welfare.
  • Proficiency in computer application skills
  • Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of a Senior Human Resource Management and Development Officer or a comparable position;
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource, Sociology, Public/Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Certified Human Resource Professional, CHRP (K) or its equivalent qualification from a recognised Institution;
  • Registered with the Institute of Human Resource Management;
  • Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Proficiency in computer application skills; and
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Principal Human Resource Management and Development Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Engineering, Category: Human Resources, Management, Business Operations, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
National Research Fund

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, February 17 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 27 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Qualifications and Requirements:

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

  • Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of a Senior Human Resource Management and Development Officer or a comparable position;
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource, Sociology, Public/Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Certified Human Resource Professional, CHRP (K) or its equivalent qualification from a recognised Institution;
  • Registered with the Institute of Human Resource Management;
  • Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Proficiency in computer application skills; and
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities entail:

  • interpreting, implementing and reviewing human resource and development policies, standards, regulations, procedures, strategies and programmes/work plans;
  • designing of training and development programmes based on organization’s and individual needs;
  • coordinating the development of human resource information system;
  • developing, implementing and reviewing knowledge management framework;
  • developing, implementing and reviewing compensation and benefits schemes;
  • coordinating staff recruitment, selection and placement;
  • undertaking human resource planning and succession management;
  • managing the payroll;
  • coordinating the preparation of agenda and minutes for the management human resource advisory committee;
  • developing human resource management information systems;
  • managing the leave system;
  • monitoring performance management system; and
  • Managing staff welfare.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 108

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Candidates who meet the above criteria are advised to submit a filled Application for Employment Form, cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, copy of National Identification card, copies of academic and professional certificates and other testimonials

OR

deliver hard copies with the envelope clearly marked Ref No: …. of the position you are applying for to the National Research Fund Offices, NACOSTI Plaza, Upper Kabete, 3rd Floor; Addressed to:

Chief Executive Officer

National Research Fund

NACOSTI Plaza, 3rd Floor, Upper Kabete

PO Box 26036 – 00100

NAIROBI

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS 17th FEBRUARY, 2026. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

The National Research Fund is an equal opportunity employer and selects candidates on merit through fair and open competition from the widest range of eligible candidates.

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Job Info
Job Category: Human Resource jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, February 17 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 27-01-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 27-01-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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