Senior Assistant Director of Human Resource Management

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Kenya is an independent prosecutorial authority established by Article 157 of the constitution of Kenya.The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is the National Prosecuting Authority in Kenya which has been mandated by the Constitution to prosecute all criminal cases in the country. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is the head of the ODPP and operates independently as stipulated under Article 157 of the Constitution. However, the DPP is required to be accountable to the Public by presenting an annual report to Parliament and the President on the performance of the ODPP. The DPP may also be required, on a need basis to present a report to Parliament on a matter of national or public interest.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Served at the level of Assistant Director, Human Resource Management or a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private Sector for a minimum period of two years;
• Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Public/Business Administration Human Resource Management/Staff Management or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• post graduate diploma in Staff/Human Resource Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Master's degree in Human Resource/Staff Management, Business Administration, public Administration or their equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Registered as a Professional Member with the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) with a valid practicing license; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) ofthe Constitution of Kenya 2o1o; Integrity, Leadership, Honesty, Accountability and Discipline in the service to people.

NOTE: Possession ofa 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 directly to the Director of Public Prosecutions professionally and administratively to the Deputy Director of Central Facilitation Services Specifically, duties and responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating development, implementation and monitoring of the human resource management strategies derived from the ODPP strategic plan;.
• Developing, implementing and monitoring of the divisional work plan and budget;
• Coordinating recruitment and deplol, nent of staff to facilitate optimum staffing for effective service delivery;
• Coordinating employee satisfaction survey to identify issues affecting staff and develop strategies to address them;
• Coordinating declaration of income assets and liabilities to ensure compliance with the Public Service Code of Conduct and Ethics'
• Providing professional advice on human resource management policies, guidelines, procedures and human resource practices on recruitment, selection, career development, discipline, benefits and compensation;
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of human resource management policies, guidelines, procedures and standards to inform timely review;
• Coordinating the development and implementation of Personnel Emolument budget for staff of ODPP and ensure prudent utilization of resources;
• Coordinating research on Human resource practices in order to inform decision on human resource matters;
• Supervising implementation of performance management system in the division;
• Coordinating proper maintenance and security of human resource records, to ensure full compliance with the Emplolrnent Act 2oo7 on records management and to support the availability of staff information that is critical in the management of human resources;
• Coordinating compliance with principles and values of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity in compliance with the Constitution;
• Mentoring and coaching staff in the division to enhance organizational performance and succession management;
• Coordinating job analysis and development ofjob descriptions for submission to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission for evaluation;
• Coordinating Pensions management to ensure timely processing of employee benefits;
• Coordinating establishment and implementation of Employee wellness programs to address, mental health, alcohol, drug and substance abuse;
• Coordinating payroll management and authorize timely payment of salaries; and
• Supervising staff working in the division to ensure effective and efficient delivery of Human resource management services.