Assistant Director Human Resource

Job Detail

Job ID 3585
Offered Salary 1000
Career Level Others
Experience 10 Years +
Gender Both
Industry Human Resource
Qualifications Diploma/Degree
State Nairobi
City Nairobi

Job Description

Assistant Director Human Resource

The officer at this level will report to the Director/CEO. The appointment to this grade shall be on Five (5) years contract renewable subject to performance and retirement age. The officer at this level will report to the Director/CEO.

Key Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

Providing strategic policy direction in all matters Human Resource Management and Administration;
Formulating, implementing and reviewing Human Resource Management and Administration policies and strategies;
Managing human resource and career development;
Interpreting and implementing the human resource management and administration policies and circulars;
Developing and implementing staff training programmes;
Managing staff recruitment, selection, induction and placement;
Ensuring an effective employee industrial relations and communication process;
Coordinating the development, implementation and review of performance management system;
Ensuring a competitive staff compensation and benefits package;
Managing staff payroll, leave and performance appraisal system;
Managing staff probation, confirmation, promotion and exit processes;
Managing staff disciplinary process and grievances;
Managing staff medical scheme and welfare programmes;
Coordinating work-related counselling and stress management services for staff;
Administering employment contracts, pensions and gratuities;
Maintaining the staff establishment, employee records and human resource information systems;
Developing and implementing Centre’s Succession Management Policy and Strategy;
Coordinating the compilation of human resource and administration reports;
Coordinating the provision of general administrative services including office allocation and cleanliness, messengerial services, transport/logistics and security;
Managing repairs, maintenance and improvement of equipment and assets;
Participating in the development and implementation of the Centre’s Strategic Plan;
Planning and budgeting for the Department;
Providing secretariat services to the Human Resource Management Advisory Committee; and
Undertaking risk mitigation in the Department.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

At least ten (10) years relevant work experience, of which five (5) years must have been in a supervisory position;
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Master’s degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Professional qualification and membership of Institute of Human Resources Management (IHRM) or its equivalent, and in good standing;
Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Proficiency in computer applications; and
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Skills and competencies

Leadership skills;
Strategic and innovative thinking;
Interpersonal relationship skills;
Strong analytical skills;
Negotiation skills;
Report writing skills;
Problem solving skills;
Communication skills;
Ability to work under pressure;
Ability to work independently and in a team;
Ability to work with and supervise multigenerational staff; and
Excellent administrative capabilities

Interested applicants for this position must submit duly filled NCRC job application form, from NCRC website through www.crimeresearch.go.ke/vacancies/ detailed CV, copies of academic certificates and other testimonials.

The Successful candidates will be required to submit the following documents;

Certificate of clearance from Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
Certificate of Clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
Duly filled and stamped self declaration/ clearance form from the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC)

The self declaration form, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) should indicate the Principal Research Officer as the position for which declaration is being submitted.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted and invited for interview

Application Procedure

Interested candidates are advised to visit the Centre’s website www.crimeresearch.go.ke/vacancies/ and apply online as guided.

All applications should reach the Centre on or before 25th August, 2025 latest by 5.00 PM. East African Time

The Director/CEO
National Crime Research Centre
ACK Garden Annex, 1st Ngong Avenue, off Bishops Road
P. O. Box 21180-00100
NAIROBI

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