Job Description
Assistant Director, Human Resource Management DPP 4 V/No: 3/2023
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
i) Served in the grade of Senior Principal Human Resource Management Officer DPP 5 or
in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private Sector for a
minimum period of two (2) years;
ii) Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Public/Business Administration Human Resource
Management/Staff Management or any other relevant qualification from a recognized
institution;
iii) Post graduate diploma in Staff/Human Resource Management or its equivalent from a
recognized institution;
iv) Master's degree in Human Resource/Staff Management, Business Administration,
Public Administration or their equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
v) Demonstrated a thorough understanding of National and ODPP goals, policies and
development objectives;
vi) Registered as a Professional Member with the Institute of Human Resource Management
(IHRM) with a valid practicing license; and
vii) Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010; Integrity,
Leadership, Honesty, Accountability and Discipline in the service to people.
NOTE: Possession of a Strategic Leadership Development course lasting not less than six (6)
weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Senior Assistant Director, Human Resource
Management. Specifically, duties and responsibilities at this level will include:
1. Implementing human resource management strategies;
2. Supervising labour relations management at ODPP through the interpretation of labour
laws for the user departments and advise on collective bargaining agreements and
negotiations with the union;
3. Supervising career development and succession management strategies;
4. Supervising the development, implementation of the divisional budget and utilization of
the division allocated funds;
5. Mentoring and coaching staff in the division to enhance organizational performance and
succession management;
6. Supervising implementation of performance management system;
7 . Analyzing reports on the effectiveness of the human resource policies and procedures and
identify gaps, present the gaps to the top management for review and recommendations;
8. Supervising the undertaking of Work Environment survey to identify issues affecting
staff and develop strategies to address them;
9. Supervising the preparation of Budget for ODPP Car loan scheme;
10. Supervising preparation of Budget for the ODPP Mortgage scheme;
11. Supervising leave management to ensure continuous service delivery;
12. Supervising processing of pension claims for staff who have retired from; and
13. Monitoring implementation of Employee wellness programs to address, mental health,
alcohol, drug and substance abuse, debriefing and counselling among others.