Job Description
ADVERT NO. NG-CDFB/013/2022: PRINCIPAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OFFICER - NG-CDF
SCALE 4 (1 post)
a) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
i. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or equivalent Social
Science from a recognized Institution;
ii. Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or
equivalent qualification from a recognised Institution;
iii. Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognised Institution;
iv. At least Eight (8) years’ work experience; four (4) of which should be in a relevant field at
supervisory management level;
v. Membership to the Institute of Human Resource Management;
vi. Certificate in a Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution;
vii. Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance
and results;
viii. Proficiency in computer applications; and
ix. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya
b) Duties and Responsibilities
Formulate, implement and review human resource management and development systems and
management practices, policies, strategies and guidelines; The Principal Human Resource
Management Officer will report to the Manager, Human Resource and Administration and will be
responsible for the following:
ii. Provide guidance on Human Resource Management and Development policy matters;
iii. Ensure periodic review of the human resource instruments;
iv. Conduct research on human resource and development best practices to inform policy direction;
v. Develop, implement and review performance improvement strategies that are adaptive to the
changing environment and technology
vi. Ensure compliance with labour laws; and monitor the implementation of pay and benefits policy
and suggest areas for review;
vii. Coordinate and participate in the preparation of Personal Emoluments (PE) budgets.
viii. Manage efficient performance of General Human Resources Management Administration, including
Human Resource Records Management and Pensions Administration;
ix. Administer staff welfare activities such as Group Medical Cover, Group personal Accident Cover,
WIBA, NHIF and NSSF;
x. Identify training and development needs/gaps within the Board through a training needs
assessment;
xi. Manage the delivery of training and development programs by formulating training and
development strategies for the organization;
xii. Execute approved departmental work plans and budgets;
xiii. Process monthly payroll for staff of the Board;
xiv. Process refunds of incurred medical bills; and
xv. Any other duty as may be assigned by the Manager, Human Resource and Administration .