Head, Human Resource Talent Development

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic Development: Participate in the design and implementation of employee, leadership, and organizational development initiatives, including manpower planning, performance management, and succession planning.
• Training & Learning: Develop training programs and processes to address University needs and evaluate the effectiveness of all learning and development activities.
• Capability Assessment: Review University-wide emerging capability gaps and devise strategies to address medium to long-term skill requirements.
• Organizational Design: Provide guidance on appropriate organizational structures to maximize effectiveness. Define roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities, and perform job evaluations and grading studies.
• Culture & Engagement: Establish and maintain an organizational culture that enhances employee engagement and productivity. Conduct workforce and employee exit studies to inform wellness and culture strategies.
• Performance Management: Support University-wide performance management implementation, assisting line managers in cascading performance contracts and developing KPIs.
• Workforce Analytics: Utilize analytics to drive change and inform HR decisions and policy-making.
• Succession Planning: Develop and maintain a fit-for-future succession pool for the University.

Academic and Professional Requirements

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Relevant professional qualification.
• Member of a relevant professional body (e.g., IHRM).
• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience.

Personal Attributes and Competencies

• Executive disposition and high levels of integrity.
• Ability to develop long-term integrated and cross-functional operational plans.
• Ability to operationalize strategy into action.
• Strong Business/Financial acumen and innovative mindset.
• Strategic management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizing and planning skills.

How to Apply

Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through the email recruitment@anu.ac.ke not later than 31st March 2026. Please follow these instructions:

1. Enclose an updated Curriculum Vitae with details of current post, salary and other financial benefits, testimonials, certified academic and professional certificates, copy of National Identity Card, and names/addresses of three referees (one must be a current or previous employer).
2. Fill out the mandatory application form here: https://forms.gle/rPVRzUbwt1wWWzB79
3. Ensure you have indicated the job title and reference number in the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and required to provide clearance certificates from HELB, EACC, CRB, KRA, and DCI.