Principal Human Resource Management and Development Officer
2026-01-18T06:57:27+00:00
County Government of Kitui
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FULL_TIME
Public Administration, and Government
Human Resources, Civil & Government, Management
2026-02-04T17:00:00+00:00
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
Principal Human Resource Management and Development Officer - 2 Posts
Responsibilities or duties
- Coordinating Human Resource Services in such areas as appointment, promotion, payroll management, discipline, pensions, establishment and complement control;
- Analyzing the staffing levels and making proposals for succession planning;
- Analyzing utilization of human resources and advising on proper deployment;
- Analyzing staff progression and making proposals for career Development;
- Ensuring the correct interpretation and implementation of Human Resource Management and Development regulations, Labour Laws and other statutes;
- Managing the Human Resource Information Systems;
- Preparing and compiling reports on the implementation of Performance Management Systems Including Performance Appraisal Systems;
- Developing training projections and plans;
- Coordinating the preparation and processing of cases for the Ministerial Human Resource Management Advisory Committee or County Human Resource Advisory Committee;
- Organizing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating training programmes;
- Facilitating the nomination of officers for scholarships;
- Taking Custody of Human Resource Development Records; and
- Supervising Training Needs Assessment and Development.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
- Be a Citizen of Kenya;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Business Administration, Education, Sociology, Political Science/Government, Anthropology, or any other relevant Social Science from a recognized institution;
- Higher Diploma in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Industrial Relations, Labour Relations or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Membership to a relevant professional body;
- Certificate in computer applications skills from a recognized institution; and
Experience needed
- Served in the grade of Chief Human Resource Management and Development Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years;
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
* Coordinating Human Resource Services in such areas as appointment, promotion, payroll management, discipline, pensions, establishment and complement control * Analyzing the staffing levels and making proposals for succession planning * Analyzing utilization of human resources and advising on proper deployment * Analyzing staff progression and making proposals for career Development * Ensuring the correct interpretation and implementation of Human Resource Management and Development regulations, Labour Laws and other statutes * Managing the Human Resource Information Systems * Preparing and compiling reports on the implementation of Performance Management Systems Including Performance Appraisal Systems * Developing training projections and plans * Coordinating the preparation and processing of cases for the Ministerial Human Resource Management Advisory Committee or County Human Resource Advisory Committee * Organizing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating training programmes * Facilitating the nomination of officers for scholarships * Taking Custody of Human Resource Development Records * Supervising Training Needs Assessment and Development
* Computer applications skills
* Be a Citizen of Kenya * Served in the grade of Chief Human Resource Management and Development Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years * Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Business Administration, Education, Sociology, Political Science/Government, Anthropology, or any other relevant Social Science from a recognized institution * Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Industrial Relations, Labour Relations or its equivalent from a recognized institution * Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution * Membership to a relevant professional body * Certificate in computer applications skills from a recognized institution * Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
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Vacancy title:
Principal Human Resource Management and Development Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Human Resources, Civil & Government, Management]
Jobs at:
County Government of Kitui
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, February 4 2026
Duty Station:
Kitui | Kitui
Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, January 18 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
Principal Human Resource Management and Development Officer - 2 Posts
Responsibilities or duties
- Coordinating Human Resource Services in such areas as appointment, promotion, payroll management, discipline, pensions, establishment and complement control;
- Analyzing the staffing levels and making proposals for succession planning;
- Analyzing utilization of human resources and advising on proper deployment;
- Analyzing staff progression and making proposals for career Development;
- Ensuring the correct interpretation and implementation of Human Resource Management and Development regulations, Labour Laws and other statutes;
- Managing the Human Resource Information Systems;
- Preparing and compiling reports on the implementation of Performance Management Systems Including Performance Appraisal Systems;
- Developing training projections and plans;
- Coordinating the preparation and processing of cases for the Ministerial Human Resource Management Advisory Committee or County Human Resource Advisory Committee;
- Organizing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating training programmes;
- Facilitating the nomination of officers for scholarships;
- Taking Custody of Human Resource Development Records; and
- Supervising Training Needs Assessment and Development.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
- Be a Citizen of Kenya;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Business Administration, Education, Sociology, Political Science/Government, Anthropology, or any other relevant Social Science from a recognized institution;
- Higher Diploma in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Industrial Relations, Labour Relations or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Membership to a relevant professional body;
- Certificate in computer applications skills from a recognized institution; and
Experience needed
- Served in the grade of Chief Human Resource Management and Development Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years;
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Kitui County Government website: www.kitui.go.ke
Candidates should complete one KCPSB 2 Employment form. The completed KCPSB 2 Employment form, together with certified copies of applicant’s National Identity Card, professional certificates, academic certificates and transcripts, should be submitted to the Kitui County Public Service Board jobs portal on or before Wednesday 4th February, 2026.
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