Job Description
Reference : HR/7/PHRAO/2021/22
Job Grade : KIP 4
Basic Salary Scale : KES 147,181-207,612 per month
Key Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -
(i) Preparing and overseeing implementation of human resource strategies, policies,
procedures, programmes, work plans and budgets;
(ii) Establishing and managing an efficient and effective, professional and sustainable
human resource system;
(iii) Overseeing and managing performance management and incentive systems;
(iv) Coordinating, Monitoring and evaluating staff training and development programmes;
(v) Ensuring implementation of computerized human resources management
infrastructure;
(vi) Managing all industrial relations issues;
(vii) Participating in the appraisal of staff in the department;
(viii) Supervising staff in the department;
(ix) Guiding members of staff by providing human resource advice and analyze information
relating to staffs for decision making;
(x) Advising the management of legal implications of human resource issues related to
disciplinary and employee grievances, transfers, and redeployment;
(xi) Overseeing the security functions at KIPPRA by liaising with the stakeholders on a
need basis;
(xii) Monitoring the general maintenance of KIPPRA's installations, grounds and offices;
(xiii) Ensuring development and adherence to maintenance schedules;
(xiv) Ensuring that general office services, transport and messenger services are provided
efficiently by monitoring the utilization of resources and addressing shortages promptly;
(xv) Coordinating human resource management activities; and
(xvi) Assisting in managing the day-to-day operations of the department.
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
(i) Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Administration, or equivalent
qualification from a recognized Institution;
(ii) Master’s degree in Human Resource Management or any other equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
(iii) Diploma Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development or
Industrial Relations, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
(iv) Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution;
(v) At least six (6) years’ experiences in Human Resource and Administration;
(vi) Experience in using computerized Human Resource applications;
(vii) Active full membership of IHRM;
(viii) Computer Skills; and
(ix) Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.
Functional Skills, behavioral Competencies and Attributes:
Functional Skills
1. Leadership Skills;
2. Negotiation Skills;
3. Communication skills;
4. Mentorship Skills;
5. Team Building Skills;
6. Problem-solving skills;
7. Analytical skills;
8. Supervisory skills;
9. Counselling skills; and
10. Presentation skills.
Behavioral competencies and attributes:
1. Strategic thinking;
2. Critical thinking;
3. Team player;
4. Ability to work under pressure; and
5. Motivational competencies.