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.

• 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.

• Proficiency in computer applications
• Leadership skills
• Administrative capability
• Human Resource Management expertise

• 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
• Registration by the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised Institution
• Valid practicing licence