Principal HR Development Officer

Overview

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: Served in the grade of Senior Human Resource Development Officer for at least three (3) years OR a minimum period of six (6) years work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a Supervisory position in a comparable and relevant position in the Public or Private Sector. A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management/ Development, Education or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; OR Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences with a Postgraduate qualification in Human Resource Management/ Development, Education or other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; (iii) Membership to the relevant and accredited professional body of Human Resource Management Practitioners and in good standing; Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and Meet Chapter Six (6) of the constitution of Kenya 2010. An officer at this level will be responsible to the Assistant Director Human Resource Development in performing Human Resource Development functions. Specifically, duties and responsibilities will include: Implementing and reviewing human resource development policies, strategies and programmes; Facilitating planning and forecasting for human resource training and development needs as per the ODPP mandate; Providing advice on human resource training and development matters; Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the human resource development policies, strategies and programmes; Implementation of the divisional work plan, budget and annual reports, and ensuring prudent utilization of resources; Managing implementation of decisions and guidelines of the Human Resource Advisory Committee on training and development functions; Maintaining up-to-date skills inventory data base; (viii) Undertaking the Training Needs Assessment process; Development, implementation and review of training projections; Coordinating the implementation of internship and pupilage programme; Managing the bonding of officers and collection of the training levy as stipulated in government regulations and guidelines; and Implementing induction of newly recruited staff.