Director, Human Resource Development (PSC) at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years in the field of Human Resource Management and Development in the Public Service, three (3) of which must have  been in the grade of Assistant Director, Human Resource Management and Development in the Public Service, Job Grade PSC 5 or in an equivalent and comparable position in the wider Public Service;
• Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Business Administration, Human Resource Planning, Industrial/Labour Relations, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Business Administration, Human Resource Planning, Industrial/Labour Relations, Strategic Management or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four  (4) weeks from a recognised institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body; 
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Coordinating the formulation, implementation, and review of legislations, policies, guidelines, frameworks, procedures, and strategies for standardized management of human resource development in the Public Service.
• Supervising the development of institutional frameworks for efficient and effective discharge of the Human Resource Development function in the public service.
• Overseeing the implementation of Human Resource Development policies and programs in the Public Service and preparing reports for consideration by the board.
• Overseeing the implementation of human resource development plans and succession management strategies for the public service.
• Generating research topics on emerging issues in human resource development and proposing relevant interventions.
• Supervising the preparation of Board reports on human resource development matters for the relevant Board Committees.
• Developing and implementing budgets, work plans, procurement plans, projects, and programs in the Department.
• Overseeing mentorship and coaching of staff in the Department.