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Senior Assistant Director for Human Resource Management & Development

County Government of Nakuru

NakuruManager · Not statedCloses Thursday, 29 October 2026, 23:59 EATChecked 9 Oct 2026
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About this role

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Role overview

The County Government of Nakuru is hiring a Senior Assistant Director for Human Resource Management & Development. This full-time role is based in Nakuru and is suited for someone with extensive experience in human resource management and development, particularly at a senior level within the public service.

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What you will do

  • Analyse human resource management and development structures and systems.
  • Develop and propose strategies and policies for human resource management and development.
  • Suggest performance improvement strategies adaptable to changing environments and technology.
  • Research best practices in human resource management to guide policy development.
  • Institutionalise performance management systems including staff appraisals.
  • Prepare briefs on Collective Bargaining Agreements and participate in tripartite discussions.
  • Ensure compliance with the Pay and Benefits Policy.
  • Identify and liaise with development partners for training support.
  • Maintain an up-to-date human resource development database.
  • Design and implement training programmes to address skills and competency gaps.
  • Monitor selection of candidates for in-service training and harmonise training programmes with demand.
  • Budget and monitor utilisation of training funds including the Training Revolving Fund.
  • Advise on human resource management policies, rules, and regulations and monitor their implementation.
  • Advise on career and succession management, human resource planning, and utilisation.
  • Coordinate preparation of Personal Emoluments budgets and implementation of performance management systems.
  • Manage the Human Resource Management Information System and ensure compliance with labour laws.
  • Liaise with relevant government departments and unions on human resource matters.
  • Provide secretariat services to the Board’s Training Committee and oversee training activities and plans.

Requirements

  • Have served at least three years as Assistant Director of Human Resource Management and Development, CPSB 04 (J/G ‘P’).
  • Hold a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management/Development, Public/Business Administration, Economics, Education, or Social Sciences from a recognised institution.
  • Have a Master's degree in Human Resource Management/Development, Industrial Relations, Education, or Public/Business Administration from a recognised institution.
  • Be a member in good standing of the Institute of Human Resource Management of Kenya (IHRM-K).
  • Possess the CHRP (K) qualification.
  • Have completed a Strategic Leadership Development Programme of at least six weeks from a recognised institution.
  • Hold a certificate in computer application skills from a recognised institution.
  • Demonstrate merit and ability as shown in work performance and results.

Benefits

The position is permanent and pensionable with a salary range of KES 105,570 to 139,790.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is Thursday, 29 October 2026.

Salary disclosed: KES 105,570 - 139,790

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