Job Description
Job Group: R
Reference Number: BCPSB/42/2023
Duties and responsibilities
Develop, review and ensure implementation of guidelines on establishment and abolition of
offices/ posts in the Public Service;
Develop, review and ensure implementation of guidelines on design of organizational structures in
the Public Service;
Carry out workload analysis to determine optimal staffing levels;
Monitoring the implementation of organizational structures in the Public Service;
Develop and harmonize the grading structures and nomenclatures in the Public Service;
Establishment, maintenance and updating of Staff Establishment Database;
Develop, review, interpret and ensure implementation of policies, rules, regulations, procedures
and strategies on human resource management and development in the Public Service;
Develop and implement a Human Resource Management and Development masterplan for the
Public Service;
Oversee the development and training of Human resources in the Public Service;
Management of the Public Service Internship Programme;
Promote harmonious industrial relations;
Advise on terms and conditions including retirement benefits in the Public Service;
Initiate and coordinate research on market labour trends for the Public Service;
Initiate research and develop strategies for best practices in human resource management and
development;
Establishing systems for hearing and determining appeals from County Government;
Ensuring standards for the development and review of career progression guidelines are set and
maintained;
Making recommendations in respect of qualifications of officers in the Public Service;
Advising on transition issues and relationships between the National and County governments;
Advising on capacity building needs for County Governments;
Develop, implement and review policy framework on uniform norms and Standards for the
County Government.
Develop and implement the Directorate’s annual work plans, budgets, and performance contract
targets and staff performance appraisal.
Qualifications for appointment to this position
Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Development, or other related
fields;
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource/Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations,
Public/Business Administration, Government or any other relevant qualification from a
recognized institution;
Higher National Diploma in Human Resources Management
Professional Certification in Leadership and Management
Training and thorough knowledge in Job Evaluation Schemes
At least 10 years’ professional experience in a relevant field, 5 years of which should be in a
senior leadership position with demonstrated success in managing multi-disciplinary teams;
Knowledge of the institutional and legal framework in Kenya, as well as of relevant Public
Service transformation programmes;
Should have Certified Human Resource Management Professionals (CHRP-K) Certificate
Knowledge of labour laws and other related legislation; and
Should be a Member of Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) professional Body.
Skills and Competencies
Proven leadership and management skills;
Ability to think strategically;
Attention to detail and accuracy;
Communication, analytical and report writing skills;
Networking and team management skills;
Sound judgment and decision-making skills; and
Creative and innovative skills.