Job Description
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">The Incumbent is required to plan, organize and supervise the activities of professional and other staff involved in interpreting and implementing Human Resource Management (HRM) policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Duties include participating in the development of the Ministry's/Department's HRM programmes and projects; supervising the preparation and delivery of training programmes; reviewing and making recommendations for revisions of HRM policies and procedures; undertaking the more complex work assignments; and representing the Ministry/Department at meetings with recognized association/unions and other Ministries/Departments.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;"><b>REPORTS TO:</b> Manager Human Resources or designated officer</span></div>
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<ul><li>Plans, organizes and supervises the work of a group of professional staff engaged in the implementation of HRM policies, procedures, rules and regulations.</li><li>Participates in and provides significant input into the formulation and management of the Ministry's/Department's HRM programmes and projects to support its overall strategic business objectives; and determines strategies and procedures for implementation.</li><li>Participates and makes recommendations in respect of the Ministry/Department's strategic planning and change management processes.</li><li>Provides advice and guidance regarding the interpretation and application of HRM policies, procedures, rules and regulations.</li><li>Formulates training programmes in consultation with line managers and coordinates the activities of staff engaged in the development, execution and evaluation of training programmes.</li><li>Serves as a resource person at training courses, seminars and workshops on HRM.</li><li>Trains, coaches and mentors staff to ensure effective job performance.</li><li>Develops and coordinates employees' orientation, induction and exit programmes of the Ministry/Department.&nbsp;</li><li>Reviews and analyses reports, proposals, draft Cabinet/Ministerial Notes, circulars and other documents submitted by staff supervised in order to assess quality and accuracy of content and makes appropriate recommendations.</li><li>Undertakes the more complex work assignments including the preparation of Cabinet/Ministerial Notes, internal notes and other documents and submits reports and/or recommendations as required.</li><li>Reviews client feedback, trends and existing HRM policies and procedures and recommends revision or the development of the new policies and procedures.</li><li>Consults as necessary with Central HRM Agencies to obtain advice and guidance on the interpretation and application of HRM policies, procedures and legislation.</li><li>Provides feedback to the Central HRM Agencies on the operationalization of HRM policies and procedures.</li><li>Participates in or presides over meetings and discussions with representatives of Ministries/Departments, recognized associations/unions in respect of grievances, negotiations and other matters related to HRM.</li><li>Supervises the implementation of the performance management system in the Ministry/Department in order to ensure that activities are accomplished effectively and in a timely manner.</li><li>Participates in the preparation of the budgetary estimates of the HRM Division and staffing reports of the Ministry/Department.</li><li>Represents the Ministry/Department on committees and at meetings and other fora as required.</li><li>Performs related work as required.</li></ul>
Key Competency
<ul><li>Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques HRM.</li><li><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Considerable knowledge of government policies, procedures, rules and regulations related to human management.</span></li><li><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Considerable knowledge of Public Service legislation, rules, policies and procedures.</span></li><li><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Knowledge of research methodologies, principles and techniques.</span></li><li><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Knowledge of national labour laws and regulations, collective and other agreements and policies in respect of daily rated employees.</span></li><li><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Knowledge of the principles and methods of </span>strategic<span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">, planning and project management.</span></li><li><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Proficiency in the use of Microsoft </span>Office<span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">&nbsp;Suite.</span></li><li><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Skill in the use of personal computers.</span></li><li><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Ability to use e-Government platforms.</span></li><li><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Ability to use the internet for </span>research<span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">&nbsp;purposes.</span></li><li><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Ability to plan, organize and supervise/lead a group of professional and other support staff engaged in HRM activities.</span></li><li><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Ability to analyse and evaluate data and trends and make informed recommendations.</span></li><li><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Ability to solve complex problems and make decisions within approved policy frameworks.&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in the performance of duties.</span></li><li><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Ability to observe and maintain confidentiality in the performance of duties.&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.</span></li><li><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and policy briefs.</span></li><li><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other public service employees, representatives of recognized association/unions and the public.<br></span><br><br></li></ul><p><br></p>