Deputy Director, Human Resource Management and Administration

The Deputy Director, Human Resource Management and Administration will provide strategic policy direction for human resource management and administrative functions within the Tourism Fund. This role involves formulating and reviewing HR strategies, managing staff development, and ensuring effective employee relations and administrative operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing strategic policy direction in Human Resource Management and Administration.
• Formulating, implementing, and reviewing HR policies and strategies.
• Managing human resource and career development programs.
• Interpreting and implementing HR policies and government circulars.
• Developing and implementing staff training and development programmes.
• Managing recruitment, selection, induction, and placement processes.
• Ensuring effective employee relations and communication processes across the organization.
• Coordinating performance management systems.
• Ensuring competitive compensation and benefits packages are in place.
• Managing payroll, leave, and performance appraisal systems.
• Overseeing probation, confirmation, promotion, and exit processes.
• Managing disciplinary processes and staff grievances.
• Managing medical schemes and staff welfare programmes.
• Coordinating counselling and stress management services.
• Administering contracts, pensions, and gratuities.
• Maintaining accurate staff records and HR information systems (HRIS).
• Developing and implementing succession management strategies.
• Coordinating HR and administration reporting.
• Overseeing administrative services including office allocation, transport, and security.
• Managing the maintenance of equipment and physical assets.
• Participating in corporate strategic planning.
• Planning and budgeting for the HR and administration department.
• Providing secretariat services to the HR Advisory Committee.
• Undertaking departmental risk mitigation strategies.

Person Specifications

• Minimum of 12 years relevant work experience, with at least 4 years served at a senior level.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or an equivalent qualification.
• Master’s degree in Human Resource Management or an equivalent qualification.
• Professional membership (IHRM or equivalent) in good standing.
• Completion of a recognized Leadership course lasting a minimum of 4 weeks.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Strategic and innovative thinking.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Effective report writing and communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Appointment Requirements

Successful candidates will be required to provide the following valid clearance documents prior to employment offer:

• Certificate of Good Conduct.
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Clearance Certificate.
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Tax Compliance Certificate.
• Clearance from a recognized Credit Reference Bureau.

Appointments to this grade are made on permanent and pensionable terms.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications, clearly indicating their current remuneration, accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of professional certificates, and relevant testimonials. Go to www.tourismfund.go.ke to apply.