Job Description:

About the Job

This position is for an Assistant Director of Human Resource Management at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). The basic salary scale is Kshs.135,410 p.m. – Kshs.179,334 p.m. The terms of service are permanent and pensionable.

Responsibilities

Implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the human resource management policies, procedures, strategies, standards, and programmes.
Supervising and implementing performance management strategies and frameworks.
Preparing and analyzing Divisional reports on the effectiveness of human resource policies and procedures, identifying gaps, and presenting them to top management for review and recommendations.
Supervising the management of human resource records in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
Supervising and monitoring employee satisfaction surveys to identify issues affecting staff and developing strategies to address them.
Monitoring compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Act 2007.
Supervising processing of pension claims, leave management, and management of staff complaints and grievances.
Developing employee wellness programs to address mental health, alcohol, drug, and substance abuse, debriefing, and counselling, among others.
Researching on human resource practices to inform decisions on human resource matters.
Supervising human resource audit processes to identify and address gaps to mitigate against risks in the division.
Maintaining a skills inventory of ODPP staff to aid in strategic human resource planning.
Mentoring, coaching, training, and development of staff in the division.
Providing input in executive, internal, and external committees to support the implementation of ODPP mandate.

Requirements

Served in the grade of Principal Human Resource Management Officer for at least three (3) years OR a minimum period of nine (9) years’ work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a middle management position in a comparable and relevant position in the Public or Private Sector.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Personnel Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; OR Bachelor degree in Social Sciences with a postgraduate Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Business Management, Public/Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related and relevant field from a recognized institution.
Certified Human Resource Professional qualification, CHRP (K) or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Membership to the relevant and accredited professional body of Human Resource Management Practitioners and in good standing.
Valid practicing certificate from the relevant accredited professional body.
Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.