Vacancy title:
Human Resource Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Human Resources, Admin & Office, Social Services & Nonprofit]

Jobs at:
The Catholic Diocese of Kitale

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, December 4 2026

Duty Station:
Kitale | kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 11 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Company Overview

The Catholic Diocese of Kitale is one of the ecclesiastical territories in Kenya under the Metropolitan see of Kisumu. Established in August 1998, this Diocese covers the vast Trans Nzoia and West Pokot counties in the North Rift region of Kenya. The diocese borders the Republic of Uganda to the west, Turkana County to the north, Elgeyo Marakwet, Baringo and...

Job Summary

The Human Resource Officer will be responsible for coordinating recruitment, selection, placement, and staff orientation. This role involves maintaining accurate staff records, supporting HR policies, coordinating performance management and training, advising on staff welfare and discipline, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and supporting payroll and leave management. The officer will also promote a positive working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment, selection, placement and staff orientation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date staff records and personnel files.
• Support the implementation of human resource policies and procedures.
• Coordinate staff performance management, training and development.
• Advise management on staff welfare, discipline and employee relations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant labour laws and statutory requirements.
• Support payroll administration, leave management and staff benefits.
• Promote a positive working environment and effective employee relations.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

• Possess a Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognised institution.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management or a related field will be an added advantage.
• Must be a registered member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM), Kenya, in good standing.
• Must be 45 years of age or below at the time of application.
• Have a minimum of four (4) years of relevant working experience in a busy institution or organisation.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills.
• Be computer literate, with proficiency in relevant human resource management systems and office applications.
• Demonstrate integrity, confidentiality, professionalism and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate commitment to the values, mission and social teachings of the Catholic Church.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: professional certificate

Job application procedure
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Interested and qualified candidates should submit:

• An application letter expressing their interest in the position.
• An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
• Evidence of current IHRM membership in good standing.
• Copies of National Identity Card and other relevant supporting documents.
• Contact details of at least three professional referees.

Applications should be addressed and delivered in a sealed envelope marked: "APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER"

To:

The Diocesan Secretary
Catholic Diocese of Kitale
Diocesan Secretariat Offices
Immaculate Cathedral
Kitale.

DEADLINE:

Friday, 4th December 2026.

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