Senior Assistant Director, Human Resource Management and Administration

Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

1. Providing leadership in development and implementation of human resource management and development strategy, policies and procedures;
2. Coordinating initiatives aimed at achieving strategic objectives of the organization;
3. Analyzing staffing levels for effective succession planning;
4. Overseeing Human Resource Planning;
5. Coordinate preparation and present board paper on Human Resource matters;
6. Ensuring development and implementation of training and development plan;
7. Overseeing the development and effective implementation of staff compensation and reward system;
8. Ensure establishment and maintenance of a data base of staff records, skills, inventories, staff establishment and other human resource activities;
9. Ensuring implementation of health and safety programmes.
10. Oversee promotion and development of staff welfare programs;
11. Ensuring safe custody of staff records;
12. Overseeing the development and implementation of an effective staff performance management system;
13. Overseeing development of departmental quarterly, mid-year and annual performance reports and submitting to the board;
14. Providing secretariat to the Human Resource Management Advisory Committee;
15. Preparing and implementing the departmental work plan and budget and ensure prudent utilization of resources;
16. Provide a conducive work environment within the centre;
17. Build capacity in human resource management practices through training and mentorship within the centre; and
18. Ensure compliance with the respective regulatory requirements, standards, licensure, accreditations among others.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

1. Cumulative service period of Fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Director Human Resource Management or in a comparable position;
2. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Commerce (HR option) or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution

OR

Bachelor’s degree in the following disciplines: Economics, Social Science, Education, Public/Business Administration, Government, Commerce plus a post graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management/Development or equivalent qualification;

3. Masters in Human Resource Management Industrial Relations, Education, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
4. Been registered by the institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)
5. Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
6. Valid practicing license;
7. Proficiency in computer application skills; and
8. Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, managerial and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.

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NCRC/4/2/2026

• Curriculum Vitae - CV
• Cover Letter/Application Letter
• IHRM Certificate
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks (cumulative)