Assistant Director Human Resource at National Crime Research Centre

Job Description

Key Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

Providing strategic policy direction in all matters Human Resource Management and Administration;
Formulating, implementing and reviewing Human Resource Management and Administration policies and strategies;
Managing human resource and career development;
Interpreting and implementing the human resource management and administration policies and circulars;
Developing and implementing staff training programmes;
Managing staff recruitment, selection, induction and placement;
Ensuring an effective employee industrial relations and communication process;
Coordinating the development, implementation and review of performance management system;
Ensuring a competitive staff compensation and benefits package;
Managing staff payroll, leave and performance appraisal system;
Managing staff probation, confirmation, promotion and exit processes;
Managing staff disciplinary process and grievances;
Managing staff medical scheme and welfare programmes;
Coordinating work-related counselling and stress management services for staff;
Administering employment contracts, pensions and gratuities;
Maintaining the staff establishment, employee records and human resource information systems;
Developing and implementing Centre’s Succession Management Policy and Strategy;
Coordinating the compilation of human resource and administration reports;
Coordinating the provision of general administrative services including office allocation and cleanliness, messengerial services, transport/logistics and security;
Managing repairs, maintenance and improvement of equipment and assets;
Participating in the development and implementation of the Centre’s Strategic Plan;
Planning and budgeting for the Department;
Providing secretariat services to the Human Resource Management Advisory Committee; and
Undertaking risk mitigation in the Department.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

At least ten (10) years relevant work experience, of which five (5) years must have been in a supervisory position;
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Master’s degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Professional qualification and membership of Institute of Human Resources Management (IHRM) or its equivalent, and in good standing;
Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Proficiency in computer applications; and
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Skills and competencies

Leadership skills;
Strategic and innovative thinking;
Interpersonal relationship skills;
Strong analytical skills;
Negotiation skills;
Report writing skills;
Problem solving skills;
Communication skills;
Ability to work under pressure;
Ability to work independently and in a team;
Ability to work with and supervise multigenerational staff; and
Excellent administrative capabilities

Application Procedure

Interested candidates are advised to visit the Centre’s website www.crimeresearch.go.ke/vacancies/ and apply online as guided.

All applications should reach the Centre on or before 25th August, 2025 latest by 5.00 PM. East African Time

The Director/CEO
National Crime Research Centre
ACK Garden Annex, 1st Ngong Avenue, off Bishops Road
P. O. Box 21180-00100
NAIROBI