IPOA/HR/01/2024
Job Purpose
Responsible for providing overall strategic leadership in Human Resource management and Capacity building to enable delivery of the Authority’s overall mandate.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
Spearhead development, implementation and/or review of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures that impact on human resource, administration, knowledge and records management while ensuring compliance to applicable laws, statutes and circulars;
Oversee staff training and development in the Authority;
Spearhead employee relations and welfare programs in the Authority,
Oversee staff discipline and grievance handling mechanisms;
Oversee management of staff remuneration, benefits and rewards;
Oversee staff performance management in the Authority;
Lead in development of internal and external reports in the directorate;
Steer management of records and information systems in the directorate;
Foster collaborative working relationships with other stakeholders, directorates and departments;
Oversee management of outsourced human resource and administration service providers;
Oversee fleet management in the Authority;
Oversee management and safeguarding of the Authority’s assets;
Oversee knowledge sharing initiatives in the Authority;
Lead in identification of risks and formulate measures to mitigate risks in the directorate;
Direct the utilization of financial and material resources allocated to the directorate; and
Steer staff coaching, mentorship and capacity development programs in the Authority.
Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
Provide advisory services on matters related to Human Resource and administration in the Authority;
Facilitate disaster preparedness, management & recovery program for records in the Authority;
Execute and communicate the CEO’s and Management decisions;
Chair directorate meetings;
Develop and implement Individual annual work plan;
Develop periodic individual performance reports and
Implement risk mitigation measures.
Job Dimensions:
I. Financial Responsibility
Guide the development and monitor implementation of directorate annual work plan and budgets.
II. Responsibility for Physical Assets
Responsible for Office equipment, furniture and records
III. Decision Making / Job Influence
Strategic decisions
Managerial decisions
Operational decisions
IV. Working Conditions
Predominantly in an office setting with occasional field travel.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management/Development, organizational development, Industrial Relations, Business Administration (Human Resource Option), Information Sciences; Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management/Development, Industrial Relations, Business Administration (Human Resource Option), Information Sciences, Social Sciences; or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
Professional qualification and membership to a professional body;
Leadership course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution.
Previous relevant work experience required.
Served in the position of Senior Assistant Director in either human resource, administration or records and knowledge management for a minimum period of three (3) years at IPOA grade 4 or for a period of fifteen (15) years in human resource and administration, three (3) of which must have been in a senior management level in the Public or private sector.
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Interested persons who meet the specified criteria are invited to submit their applications through the recruitment portal link: https://recruitment.ipoa.go.ke.Alternatively, applications can be submitted via the Post Office, email, or by hand delivery. Applicants who choose the alternative process must clearly indicate the position and job reference number on both the cover letter, envelope, and email applications. Alongside the application, candidates should include 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, 2nd April, 2024 to:Director/Chief Executive Officer,
Independent Policing Oversight Authority,
1st Ngong Avenue, ACK Garden Annex, 2nd Floor,
P.O Box 23035 – 00100, NAIROBI.For email submissions, please use the following addresses:For Job grades 3 – 6: recruitment_m0324@ipoa.go.ke
For Job grades 9 – 13: recruitment_s0324@ipoa.go.ke
Detailed job descriptions and specifications for the above positions are available in our website www.ipoa.go.ke/careers
Upon granting an 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;IPOA is an equal opportunity employer and shall not in its recruitment discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, ethnic origin, political affiliation, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability, health or social status.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.IPOA does not engage any recruitment agencies and no medical examination is required before one attends an interview. IPOA does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting or interview).Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Apply via :
recruitment_m0324@ipoa.go.ke
recruitment.ipoa.go.ke
