DEPUTY DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT, KICD GRADE 3

Duties and Responsibilities
(i) Provide strategic leadership in the development, interpretation, implementation, review and continuous improvement of human resource management policies, standards, guidelines, systems and practices in accordance with the Institute’s mandate and Government requirements.
(ii) Lead the development and implementation of integrated human resource plans, workforce strategies, talent management and succession management frameworks to
ensure availability, development and retention of the requisite human capital.
(iii) Oversee the Institute’s recruitment, selection, placement, onboarding, career progression, employee movement and separation processes to ensure acquisition and retention of competent and suitably qualified staff.
(iv) Provide strategic oversight in the development, implementation and review of the Institute’s remuneration, compensation, benefits and reward frameworks, ensuring
internal equity, competitiveness, affordability and compliance with applicable Government policies and regulatory requirements.
(v) Oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of the Institute’s performance management system, including performance contracting, appraisal, performance
improvement and management of performance-related interventions.
(vi) Lead the development, enhancement and utilisation of the Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS) to strengthen workforce data management, reporting, analytics, decision-making and efficiency in HR service delivery.
(vii) Coordinate employee engagement and satisfaction assessments, analyse findings and oversee implementation of appropriate interventions to enhance employee experience, motivation, organisational culture, productivity and retention.
(viii) Ensure compliance with applicable human resource management legislation, Government policies, regulatory requirements, collective agreements and institutional
policies, and advise Management on emerging HR risks and appropriate interventions.
(ix) Provide strategic advice to Management on human resource planning, employee relations, organisational development, staff welfare, talent management and other
emerging human resource matters.
(x) Oversee the development and implementation of staff capacity-building, career development, coaching and mentorship programmes to strengthen institutional
capability and support succession planning.
(xi) Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of HRM and Development programmes, systems and services, and initiate evidence-based interventions to enhance efficiency,
effectiveness and quality of HR service delivery.
(xii) Oversee prudent utilisation of human resource-related resources and ensure effective performance management, accountability and continuous capacity development within
the HRM and Development function.
(xiii) Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director, Corporate Services or Chief Executive Officer in furtherance of the Institute’s mandate.

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their applications for the advertised position(s) at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). All applications MUST be addressed to the Director/Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, P.O. Box 30231–00100, Nairobi, and submitted through the designated virtual application link:
https://forms.gle/5QxAAdoo2wShcSSs7
Each application should include an application letter, an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional certificates, relevant testimonials, National Identification Card details, current mobile telephone number(s), and the names, telephone numbers and addresses of two referees