About the Role

Job Purpose

To implement human resource strategies, plans, programs, policies, and procedures for compliance and improved employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities 

1) Provide support in the implementation of human resource strategies, policies, and procedures in with the organizational strategic objective;
2) Provide support in the implementation of human resource business processes;
3) Provide support in the implementation of competitive remuneration, grading and benefits structure;
4) Provide support in the implementation of staff welfare, safety and health schemes;
5) Coach and mentor direct reports.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

1) Implement departmental annual budget, procurement plan and work plans;

2) Prepare human resource management plans;
3) Prepare reports on human resource management business processes;
4) Administer salaries, allowances, gratuity and other benefits;
5) Coordinate staff events;
6) Review human resource information system, employee and general records;
7) Undertake training needs assessment and review training evaluation reports;
8) Compile data on corporate annual staff performance appraisal;
9) Coordinate periodic staff awareness on human resource policies, procedures and programmes;
10)Coordinate orientation and induction of new staff to familiarize with the organization;
11)Provide HR administrative support to line functions;
12)Administer staff pension, medical and other insurance schemes;
13)Provide secretariat services to various HR committees;
14)Register staff complaints and grievances;
15)Supervise and appraise direct reports.

Job Dimensions:

Financial Responsibility

1. Administer staff payroll.

Responsibility for Physical Assets

1. Responsible for human resource physical assets (ICT, office furniture and equipment, Records, data, general employee information and confidential information).

Decision-Making / Job Influence

1. Operational decisions.

Working Conditions

1. Predominantly in an office setting.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

1) Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management/Development, Industrial Relations, Business Administration (Human Resource Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
OR
2) Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences with a Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

1) Completed Certified Human Resource Professionals Part II (CHRP II)
2) Registered as a professional full member with the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)
3) Certificate in computer application skills.

Previous relevant work experience required.

1. Served in the grade of Human Resource Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years or six (6) years in a comparable and relevant position in the Public or Private Sector.

How to apply:
Interested persons who meet the requirements should submit their application through Post Office, email or by hand delivery, clearly indicating the position and job reference number, on both the cover letter, envelope and email applications, together with IPOA Employment form, a detailed CV, copies of academic certificates, national identity card, names and telephone contacts of three referees, so as to reach the Authority by Tuesday, 13th September, 2022 to:

Director/Chief Executive Officer,
Independent Policing Oversight Authority,
1st Ngong Avenue, ACK Garden Annex, 2nd Floor,
P.O Box 23035 – 00100, NAIROBI.
Email: [email protected]

Upon offer of employment, the successful candidate MUST present and satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing copies of the following documents;
1. A valid tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
2. A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI);
3. A valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
4. A valid Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)and
5. A Valid Clearance form from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)