Job Description
SENIOR PRINCIPAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER, ODPC 3, ONE (1) POST-V.NO. 6/2022
An officer at this level will be deployed to head Human Resource Management and
Administration Division and will be expected to develop and implement policies,
regulations and procedures related to recruitment, workplace safety, employee
relations, compensation planning, labor law compliance, training and development.
The Officer will also oversight all administrative functions of the Office of the Data
Protection Commissioner and will be responsible to the Deputy Data Commissioner,
Corporate Services.
A. Terms and Conditions of Services
i. Basic Salary Kshs. 183,570 - 248,014 PM
ii. House Allowance Kshs. 50,000 PM
iii. Commuter Allowance Kshs. 16,000 PM
iv. Leave Allowance Kshs. 20,000 PA
v. Annual Leave 30 working days per Financial Year
vi. Medical Cover and other allowances As provided by the ODPC
vii. Terms of Service Permanent and pensionable
B. Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have;
i. Six (6) years’ experience in a related field, three (3) of which must be in a
managerial position;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in Social Science in Human Resource Management, Business
Administration, Sociology, or its equivalent from a recognized and accredited
institution;
iii. Master’s degree in Human Resource/Human Resource Management, Public/
Business Administration or its equivalent from a recognized and accredited
institution;
iv. Membership with a relevant professional body of good standing;
v. Certificate in Management Course from a recognized institution;
vi. Proficiency in computer applications; and
vii. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance.
C. Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level entail;
i. Formulating, reviewing and implementing human resource policies, strategies
and procedures;
ii. Coordinating development and implementation of HR Plans and succession
management;
iii. Coordinating the management of office accommodation and maintenance;
iv. Managing fleet, transport and assets;
v. Coordinating the implementation of administrative services policies and
procedures;
vi. Advising management on human resource matters including legislative and
policy issues;
vii. Ensuring compliance with all the statutory and regulatory requirements relating
to Human Resource management and Administration;
viii. Coordinating and implementing staff capacity programs in line with existing
legislation;
ix. Secretary to the Human Resource Advisory Committee;
x. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Deputy Data Commissioner,
Corporate Services.
D. Core Competencies
The following core competencies and skills will be required
i. Leadership skills;
ii. Management skills;
iii. Presentation skills;
iv. Communications and Negotiation skills;
v. Resource mobilization and management capabilities;
vi. Analytical skills;
vii. Decision making capabilities;
viii. People and Knowledge management;
ix. Creativity and innovativeness