Vacancy title:
Deputy Director, Human Resource Management and Administration

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Management, Human Resources, Accounting & Finance]

Jobs at:
Anti-Female Genital Mutilation Board

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, July 21 2026

Duty Station:
KENYA RAILWAYS SRBS SOUTHWING, BLOCK D 2ND FLOOR | Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 7 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Deputy Director, Human Resource Management & Administration (AFGM 3)

• Vacancy Number: AFGM/1/2026
• Number of Posts: 1
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

1. Overseeing the development, implementation, and review of human resource management and administration strategies, policies, legislation, guidelines, procedures, regulations, frameworks, and work plans.
2. Coordinating the development and implementation of organizational structures, career progression guidelines, talent management, and succession planning.
3. Coordinating recruitment, selection, promotions, training, staff development, compensation, benefits, retention, and separation processes.
4. Coordinating the administration of declarations of income, assets, liabilities, and compliance with the Public Officer Code of Conduct and Ethics.
5. Coordinating disciplinary control procedures.
6. Coordinating staff pension administration, welfare, occupational health, and safety.
7. Managing staff welfare schemes, including group life insurance, accident cover, medical, and insurance schemes.
8. Promoting the Values and Principles of Public Service and ensuring compliance.
9. Spearheading the establishment and maintenance of skills inventories, staff databases, and payroll audit systems.
10. Overseeing the development, implementation, and review of the Board's Terms and Conditions of Service.
11. Coordinating and monitoring staff performance appraisal processes.
12. Overseeing the implementation, maintenance, and updating of Human Resource Management Information Systems (HRMIS).
13. Coordinating office accommodation, registry services, and general administrative functions.
14. Coordinating the establishment and maintenance of an inventory of the Board's assets and properties.
15. Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory administrative requirements, including property and motor vehicle insurance and logbook management.
16. Coordinating work environment surveys to improve workplace conditions.
17. Coordinating the identification and disposal of obsolete and unserviceable assets.
18. Promoting and ensuring compliance with data protection requirements.
19. Managing, mentoring, coaching, and developing staff.
20. Facilitating capacity building in human resource management and administration.

Job Specifications

Applicants must possess:

• A minimum of four (4) years' experience serving in the position of Assistant Director, Human Resource Management and Development or an equivalent position.
• A Bachelor's degree in any of the following fields:
  • Human Resource Management
  • Public Administration
  • Business Administration
  • Business Management
  • Political Science
  • Social Sciences
  • Management
  • Or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• A Master's degree in any of the following fields:
  • Human Resource Management
  • Business Administration
  • Business Management
  • Public Administration
  • Political Science
  • Or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP-K) qualification or its equivalent.
• A Leadership Course lasting at least four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Computer Applications.
• Sound knowledge of the Kenya Labour Laws.
• Compliance with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.
• Demonstrated professional, managerial, and leadership competencies with proven performance.

Key Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent management and organizational skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• High level of confidentiality and integrity.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Qualified and interested applicants who meet the requirements should visit the Board's career page on the website. The applicants shall apply through the Anti-FGM Board's recruitment portal which is accessible through https://www.antifgmboard.go.ke/vacancies/

Applications should be addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Anti-FGM Board
P.O. Box 54670–00200
Kenya Railways SRBS Building, Block D, 2nd Floor
Nairobi

Application Requirements

• Submit applications through the Anti-FGM Board Recruitment Portal.
• Applications must be in PDF format.
• No hand-delivered applications will be accepted.
• Successful candidates will be required to comply with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Important Notes

• The Anti-FGM Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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