Assistant Director, Human Resource Management & Development - Grade 6

National Defence University - Kenya (NDU-K) was established under Section 24 of the Universities Education Act, 2012. The University offers specialized certificates, diplomas and degrees in areas related to Defence and security, as well as other dimensions of security. The University is based at Lanet, Nakuru County and is currently seeking a highly qualified professional for the role of Assistant Director, Human Resource Management & Development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating staff recruitments, appointments, selection, promotion, transfers, discipline and separation.
• Developing, implementing, and reviewing human resource policies, procedures, standards and regulations.
• Undertaking staff establishment and career planning.
• Identifying, designing and coordinating the implementation of training programmes.
• Providing guidance on development and updating of the human resource database.
• Monitoring the implementation of training and human resource development plans.
• Preparing Personnel Emolument Budget for the University.
• Updating and maintaining skills inventory.
• Participating in the development of knowledge management.
• Analyzing the impact of human resource policies on performance.
• Coordinating performance management.
• Overseeing development and maintenance of the human resource database.
• Implementing and reviewing human resource plans.
• Coordinating industrial relations and staff welfare.
• Providing advice to staff on the pay and benefit system.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements relating to Human Resources.
• Coordinating quality management and performance contracting processes.

Requirements for Appointment

To be eligible for this grade, a candidate must have:

• A cumulative service period of twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should be at the grade of Principal Human Resource Management Officer or in a comparable position.
• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management; Human Resource Development; Industrial Relations or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution.
• A Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management/Development; Industrial Relations or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Relevant technical and professional certification from a recognized institution.
• A Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Registration with the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).
• A valid practicing license from IHRM.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Demonstrated merit, ability, and leadership as reflected in work performance and results.

Required Clearances and Documents

Shortlisted candidates will be required to present originals of the following documents during the interviews:

• National Identity Card.
• Academic and Professional Certificates and transcripts.
• Any other supporting documents and testimonials.
• Clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
• Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• Clearance from any of the Registered Credit Reference Bureaus (CRB).
• Police Clearance Certificate (Directorate of Criminal Investigations).
• Letter of recognition of qualifications from the Commission for University Education (CUE) for any degree obtained from foreign universities.
• Recommendations from relevant professional bodies (where applicable).