Assistant Director, Human Resource Management & Development - Grade 6

ABOUT THE COMPANY

NDU-K was established under Section 24 of the Universities Education Act, 2012 on 27 May 2021. 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.

JOB SUMMARY

Requirements for Appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: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;6Bachelor’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;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 institutionCertificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized and accredited institutionRegistered with Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).Valid practicing license from IHRMProficiency in computer applicationsDemonstrated merit, ability and leadership as reflected in work performance and results.MODE OF APPLICATIONApplications should be submitted electronically (online), together with a detailed curriculum vitae, a copy of ID/Passport, copies of academic and profession certificates and transcripts.Applications should be submitted via e-mail with the position applied and Ref number on the subject line.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinating staff recruitments, appointments, selection, promotion, transfers, discipline and separation;Developing, implementation 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 impact of human resource policies on performance;Coordinating performance management;Overseeing development and maintenance of human resource database;Implementing and reviewing human resource plans;Coordinating industrial relations and staff welfare;Providing advice to staff on pay and benefit system;Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements relating to Human Resource;Coordinating quality management and performance contracting processes.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Organize and manage recruitment campaigns, Human resources information systems, Compensation and benefits, Human resource and personnel development

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education