Job Description
Reference: HR/7/DCS/2021/12
Job Grade: KIP 2
Basic Salary Scale: KES 271,411 - 382,848 per month
Key Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -
(i) Overseeing the Human Resource and Administration, Finance, Corporate
Communications and Information Communication Technology management in the
Institute;
(ii) Formulating, interpreting, and implementing human resource, finance, corporate
communications, and information communication technology policies, strategies,
and programs;
(iii) Responsible for the prudent management and utilization of all the resources under
the above departments;
(iv) Responsible for the development of a master strategy and business continuity
management of the Directorate;
(v) Responsible for the implementation of the Institute’s resolutions on matters
affecting the departments under his or her oversight role;
(vi) Responsible for the consolidation of the departmental procurement plans and
budgets;
(vii) Responsible for teamwork and collaboration among the various departments under
his or her supervision;
(viii) Coordinate the preparation of respective board papers for Finance and Human
Resource Board committees;
(ix) Ensuring efficient, effective, professional, and sustainable human resource and
administrative systems within the Institute; and
(x) Responsible for the development and implementation of the strategies of the
respective departments.
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
(i) Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration,
Human Resource Management, Commerce, Accounting, or equivalent qualification
from a recognized institution;
(ii) Masters of Business Administration degree or in any of the following fields; Human
Resource Management, Commerce or equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution;
(iii) A minimum period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience eight (8) should be
at management level;
(iv) Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks cumulative from a
recognized institution;
(v) Professional qualification and membership to a professional body where applicable;
(vi) Computer application skills; and
(vii) Fulfill the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies, and Attributes:
Functional Skills
1. Mentoring skills;
2. Leadership skills;
3. Negotiation skills;
4. Communication skills;
5. Interpersonal skills;
6. Management skills;
7. Problem-solving skills; and
8. Presentation skills,
Behavioral competencies and attributes
1. Accountability;
2. Commitment;
3. Teamwork;
4. Coaching and Development;
5. Adaptability;
6. Innovative;
7. Strategic thinking; and
8. Critical thinking.