Deputy Director, Human Resource Management and Administration, Grade KIP 3 at Kenya Institute of Primate Research (KIPRE)
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Deputy Director, Human Resource Management and Administration, Grade KIP 3
2025-04-23T14:52:19+00:00
Kenya Institute of Primate Research (KIPRE)
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FULL_TIME
 
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Human Services
Human Resources
KES
 
MONTH
2025-05-22T17:00:00+00:00
 
Kenya
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Deputy Director, Human Resource Management and Administration, Grade KIP 3

VACANCY NO. KIP/DDHRA3/2025:

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

  • At least twelve (12) years relevant work experience five (5) of which should have been in a management position in public or private sector;
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Public\Business Administration, Commerce (HR Option), Government or any other related qualification from a recognized Institution;
  • Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Public Administration or equivalent from a recognized Institution;
  • Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
  • Membership to Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) in good standing;
  • and fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Skills and Competencies

  • Communication skills;
  • Interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to work independently and in a team;
  • Ability to plan and prioritize tasks;
  • Ability to meet deadlines;
  • Ability to supervise others;
  • Problem solving skills;
  • Analytical skills;
  • Customer focus;
  • Decision making skills;
  • Report/Minute writing skills;

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Formulating, implementing, monitoring and reviewing human resource management policies, procedures, systems and strategies;
  • Developing and implementing capacity building programmes and strategies;
  • Formulating and implementing performance management systems;
  • Initiating the development and implementation of a reward, compensation and benefit scheme;
  • Managing and administering staff welfare programmes, employee relations and staff medical scheme;
  • Undertaking Human Resource management surveys on working environment;
  • Managing the records of the Institute;
  • Providing advice on matters relating to human resource management;
  • Coordinate human resource planning;
  • Managing staff recruitment, selection, induction, placement, promotions and retention;
  • Managing staff disciplinary processes and grievances;
  • Administering employment contracts, pensions and gratuities;
  • Managing human resource information systems and skills inventory;
  • Coordinating mainstreaming of gender, HIV & AIDS and disabilities;
  • Promoting Public Service values and Principles;
  • Organizing maintenance services for fleet management;
  • Enhancing employee experience through provision of suitable facilities that are fit for purpose, optimal, sustainable, in good condition and available for use;
  • Providing support services during occupation of premises including routine maintenance, redecoration, workplace safety, furnishing, equipping, housekeeping, courier, telephony, beverages amongst others;
  • Maintaining all Institute’s premises, vehicles, parking slots, licenses, and transport arrangement for all functions and activities;
  • Coordinating provision of office accommodation and equipment;
  • Facilitating meetings, conferences and other special events.
Formulating, implementing, monitoring and reviewing human resource management policies, procedures, systems and strategies; Developing and implementing capacity building programmes and strategies; Formulating and implementing performance management systems; Initiating the development and implementation of a reward, compensation and benefit scheme; Managing and administering staff welfare programmes, employee relations and staff medical scheme; Undertaking Human Resource management surveys on working environment; Managing the records of the Institute; Providing advice on matters relating to human resource management; Coordinate human resource planning; Managing staff recruitment, selection, induction, placement, promotions and retention; Managing staff disciplinary processes and grievances; Administering employment contracts, pensions and gratuities; Managing human resource information systems and skills inventory; Coordinating mainstreaming of gender, HIV & AIDS and disabilities; Promoting Public Service values and Principles; Organizing maintenance services for fleet management; Enhancing employee experience through provision of suitable facilities that are fit for purpose, optimal, sustainable, in good condition and available for use; Providing support services during occupation of premises including routine maintenance, redecoration, workplace safety, furnishing, equipping, housekeeping, courier, telephony, beverages amongst others; Maintaining all Institute’s premises, vehicles, parking slots, licenses, and transport arrangement for all functions and activities; Coordinating provision of office accommodation and equipment; Facilitating meetings, conferences and other special events.
Communication skills; Interpersonal skills; Ability to work independently and in a team; Ability to plan and prioritize tasks; Ability to meet deadlines; Ability to supervise others; Problem solving skills; Analytical skills; Customer focus; Decision making skills; Report/Minute writing skills
At least twelve (12) years relevant work experience five (5) of which should have been in a management position in public or private sector; Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Public\Business Administration, Commerce (HR Option), Government or any other related qualification from a recognized Institution; Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Public Administration or equivalent from a recognized Institution; Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks; Membership to Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) in good standing; and fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Deputy Director, Human Resource Management and Administration, Grade KIP 3

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Human Services, Category: Human Resources]

Jobs at:
Kenya Institute of Primate Research (KIPRE)

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, May 22 2025

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 23 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Deputy Director, Human Resource Management and Administration, Grade KIP 3

VACANCY NO. KIP/DDHRA3/2025:

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

  • At least twelve (12) years relevant work experience five (5) of which should have been in a management position in public or private sector;
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Public\Business Administration, Commerce (HR Option), Government or any other related qualification from a recognized Institution;
  • Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Public Administration or equivalent from a recognized Institution;
  • Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
  • Membership to Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) in good standing;
  • and fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Skills and Competencies

  • Communication skills;
  • Interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to work independently and in a team;
  • Ability to plan and prioritize tasks;
  • Ability to meet deadlines;
  • Ability to supervise others;
  • Problem solving skills;
  • Analytical skills;
  • Customer focus;
  • Decision making skills;
  • Report/Minute writing skills;

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Formulating, implementing, monitoring and reviewing human resource management policies, procedures, systems and strategies;
  • Developing and implementing capacity building programmes and strategies;
  • Formulating and implementing performance management systems;
  • Initiating the development and implementation of a reward, compensation and benefit scheme;
  • Managing and administering staff welfare programmes, employee relations and staff medical scheme;
  • Undertaking Human Resource management surveys on working environment;
  • Managing the records of the Institute;
  • Providing advice on matters relating to human resource management;
  • Coordinate human resource planning;
  • Managing staff recruitment, selection, induction, placement, promotions and retention;
  • Managing staff disciplinary processes and grievances;
  • Administering employment contracts, pensions and gratuities;
  • Managing human resource information systems and skills inventory;
  • Coordinating mainstreaming of gender, HIV & AIDS and disabilities;
  • Promoting Public Service values and Principles;
  • Organizing maintenance services for fleet management;
  • Enhancing employee experience through provision of suitable facilities that are fit for purpose, optimal, sustainable, in good condition and available for use;
  • Providing support services during occupation of premises including routine maintenance, redecoration, workplace safety, furnishing, equipping, housekeeping, courier, telephony, beverages amongst others;
  • Maintaining all Institute’s premises, vehicles, parking slots, licenses, and transport arrangement for all functions and activities;
  • Coordinating provision of office accommodation and equipment;
  • Facilitating meetings, conferences and other special events.

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 144

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested Kenyan Citizens who meet the qualifications may apply enclosing a detailed Resume, certified copy of pays lip, certified copies of academic and professional certificates including testimonials, names and addresses of at least three (3) referees and their telephone contacts and emails. Please note that successful candidates will be required to provide clearances from Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission, Kenya Revenue Authority, Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of good Conduct), Credit Reference Bureau and Higher Education Loans Board.

The candidate will be required to produce originals of their Birth Certificate, National Identity Cards, Academic and Professional Certificates and Transcripts during the Interview.

Only Shortlisted and Successful Candidates shall be contacted.

Applications should be addressed to: The Chairman, Board of Directors, Kenya Institute of Primate
Research, P.O. Box 24481- 00502, Nairobi, Kenya.

The application should be placed in a plain envelope clearly indicating the Application Vacancy number on top of the envelope and dropped in the box placed outside the Director General’s Office at Administration Block at Oloolua forest Karen, on or before the close of business on 22nd  May, 2025 at 4.30 P.M.

 

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Job Info
Job Category: Human Resource jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Thursday, May 22 2025
Duty Station:  Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Posted: 23-04-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 23-04-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 23-04-2065
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