ADVERT/2026/0009

Assistant Director, Human Resource Management

DPP 5

Permanent

Closes: 24 Aug 2026, 17:00

Opening Date

13 Aug 2026, 00:00

Closing Date

24 Aug 2026, 17:00

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Senior Assistant Director, Human Resource Management in performing Human Resource Management function. Specifically, duties and responsibilities will include:

Implementing, monitoring and evaluating the human resource management policies, procedures, strategies, standards and programmes;
Supervising and implementing performance management strategies and frameworks;
Preparing and analysing Divisional reports on the effectiveness of the human resource policies and procedures, and identifying gaps for review and recommendations;
Supervising the management of human resource records in the Sections in accordance with relevant laws and regulations;
Supervising and monitoring employee satisfaction survey to identify issues affecting staff and developing strategies to address them;
Monitoring compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Act 2007;
Supervising processing of pension claims, leave management and management of staff complaints and grievances;
Developing employee wellness programs to address, mental health, alcohol, drug and substance abuse, debriefing and counselling;
Supervising human resource audit processes to identify and address gaps to mitigate against risks in the Division;
Maintaining a skills inventory of the ODPP staff to aid in strategic human resource planning;
Providing input in executive, internal, and external committees to support the implementation of ODPP mandate; and
Mentoring, coaching, training and development of staff in the Division.

Qualification Requirements

Main Requirements

7 requirements

i

Served in the grade of Principal Human Resource Management Officer for at least three (3) years OR a minimum period of nine (9) years’ work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a middle management position in a comparable and relevant position in the Public or Private Sector;

Required document: Appointment Letters
ii

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Personnel Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; OR Bachelor degree in Social Sciences with a postgraduate Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;

Required document: Bachelors Certificate
iii

Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Business Management, Public/Business Administration, Social Sciences or a related and relevant field from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
Added advantage
Required document: Masters Certificate
iv

Certified Human Resource Professional qualification, CHRP (K) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;

Required document: CHRP Certificate
v

Membership to the relevant and accredited professional body of Human Resource Management Practitioners and in good standing;

Required document: Membership Certificate
vi

Valid practicing certificate from the relevant accredited professional body;

Required document: Practicing Certificate
vii

Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

Required document: SMC Certificate

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