Job Description
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER – GRADE KP ‘5’ (KIPI/ADM/HR/2023/12)
ONE (1) POSITION
Terms of service : Permanent and Pensionable
Basic Salary : Ksh. 84,500/= – Ksh. 173,800/= p.m
House Allowance : Ksh. 45,000/= p.m
Commuter Allowance : Ksh. 12,000/= p.m
Medical Cover : As per KIPI’s medical policy
Leave Allowance : As per KIPI Human Resource Manual
Annual Leave : 30 working days per financial year
(a) Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Assistant Human Resource Manager, the Senior Human Resource Officer will
be responsible for:
i. Implementing the human resource policies, procedures, rules and regulations;
ii. Administering appointments, placement, promotions and confirming staff in the
Institute;
iii. Administering pension, gratuities and approval of leave;
iv. Administering staff performance management and career development;
v. Coordinating training needs assessment;
vi. Administering staff insurance and salary advances;
vii. Managing staff counselling and induction;
viii. Overseeing conflict resolution among staff;
ix. Managing Human Resource related systems and databases;
x. Preparing advertisements and notices for vacant positions at the Institute;
xi. Verifying information relating to recruitment, appointment, Human Resource
Management Records and compliment control; and
xii. Any other duty that may be assigned.
(b) Requirements for Appointment
(i) A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or Business Administration or
equivalent qualifications from a recognised institution;
(ii) A Certificate in HR management or CPS Part II or equivalent qualifications from a
recognised institution;
(iii) Satisfactorily served as Human Resource Officer in the Institute or a comparable
position with similar responsibilities for a minimum period of three (3) years;
(iv) A high degree of integrity and responsibility;
(v) Membership to relevant professional body;
(vi) Good interpersonal skills;
(vii) Computer competency;
(viii) Being conversant with labour laws and regulations; and
(ix) Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.