Senior Deputy Director, Human Resource Management and Development-Human Resource Development and PSIP - Nairobi, Kenya - Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Description

The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission; Independence Constitution had Regional PSC's but abolished in 1964 following constitutional amendments; It is the oldest Constitutional Commission and its mandate has expanded over the years.

The Commission then constituted of a chairman, a deputy chairman and fifteen members all appointed by the President.

The Commission, since then, has handled matters of human resource management in the public service especially the civil service and local authorities.

Constitution of Kenya, 2010 promulgated on 27th August 2010 reconstituted the Commission with a redefined and expanded mandate and a lean membership.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years, and must be at the grade of Deputy Director Human Resource Management, Job Grade PSC 4 or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service;
Bachelor's Degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Business Administration (Human Resource Management option) Human Resource Planning, Industrial/Labour Relations, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Master's Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Human Resource Management, Business Administration (Human Resource Management option) Human Resource Planning, Industrial /Labour Relations, Strategic Management or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution;
Leadership course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognised institution;
Membership of a relevant professional body;
Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability in work performance and results; and
Proficiency in computer applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinating the formulation, implementation and review of legislations, policies, guidelines, frameworks, procedures and strategies for standardized management of human resource in the Public Service;
Recommending institutional frameworks for discharging the Human Resource Management function;
Overseeing the implementation of staff performance appraisal systems in the Civil Service and preparing reports for consideration by the board;
Overseeing the update and management of Human Resource Management Information Systems (HRIS);
Overseeing the implementation of human resource plans and succession management strategies for the public service;
Coordinating research on emerging issues in human resource management and proposing interventions;
Reviewing and recommending changes in respect to the terms and conditions of service in the Public Service;
Coordinating preparation of Board reports on human resource management matters for the relevant Board Committees;
Organizing and allocating tasks to staff;
Coordinating the preparation of individual work plans; and
Preparing budget, procurement plans and cash flow projections.