ADVERT NO. 5/2022

Position Summary

The position will be responsible for: implementing and promoting the best human resource function which involves the development of both teachers and secretariat staff, identification of training needs, preparation and updating of skills inventory, preparation of training projections, training, general co-ordination of training activities, monitoring, and evaluation as well as assessing the impact of training for the Commission and managing the resource centre.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Served in the grade of assistant director for a minimum period of three (3) years or in an equivalent position for a minimum continuous period of twelve (12) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution;

or

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, education, business administration, or a related field from a recognized institution plus a Diploma In Human Resource Management;
• Master’s degree in any of the following fields: human resource management, human resource development, education, business administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Training of trainers (ToT) certificate from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer applications skills;
• Met the requirements of chapter six of the constitution; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Competencies Required

• Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
• Problem solving skills and analytical skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and Counselling skills;
• Budgeting and planning skills;
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multi-task;
• Strong communication skills;
• Leadership, Mentorship and Coaching Skills.

Duties and responsibilities

The Deputy Director Human Resource Development will be answerable to the Director HRM&D for the management of Human Development Function.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Overseeing the development and implementation of the human resource development strategy;
• Overseeing the preparation of the training budget;
• Developing training and development policies and procedures;
• Overseeing the divisional and individual work plans in the division;
• Ensuring implementation of training programmes;
• Providing leadership in competency needs assessment;
• Developing and reviewing the competency framework for the secretariat staff;
• Providing leadership in the management of staff performance appraisal process in the division;
• Ensuring maintenance of skills inventory for secretariat staff;
• Ensuring implementation of induction programmes for new employees;
• Overseeing training needs analysis;