Background

Prior to 1974, the Ministry of Water and Irrigation was a department in the Ministry of Agriculture. After this year, the Ministry was constituted and remained thus till 1992 when it Was merged with other departments to form the Ministry of Land Reclamation and Regional Development. After 1998, the Ministry was merged to form the Ministry of Water Resources.

Job Description

The Senior Deputy Director, Human Resource Management and Administration KW 2 reports to the Director /CEO.

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Develop human resource strategy;
• Develop and constantly review the Institute terms and conditions of service to ensure that they provide competitive employment practice and motivate staff;
• Coordinate organizational development and job reviews with a view of developing job requirements to support the organizational and personal development;
• Manage the recruitment function and provide human resource skills and competencies;
• Develop and manage welfare of the Institute and other incentive schemes such as medical, employee insurance and other health and safety requirements;
• Develop and monitor implementation of the Institute’s performance management process;
• Regularly review remuneration policy and structure and advice as appropriate;
• Analyze the staffing levels and making proposals for succession planning;
• Analyze utilization of human resources in the Institute and advising on proper deployment;
• Analyze staff progression and making proposals for career development; and
• Ensure 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
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and results

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• OR Bachelors’ 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 recognized Institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• Been registered by the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM);
• A valid practicing license