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Assistant Director Human Resource Management

Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) · Nairobi

Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE)NairobiPosted 1 October 2026Apply by 14 October 2026

Responsibilities

Coordinate the implementation and review of human resource management policies, legislation, regulations, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance with government and institutional requirements

Oversee workforce planning by analysing staffing levels and making recommendations on establishment, succession planning, and optimal staffing structures

Monitor and evaluate human resource utilization and advise management on staff deployment, redeployment, and workforce optimization

Coordinate career progression initiatives by analysing staff development needs and recommending promotions, career growth, and succession management strategies

Oversee the implementation of Quality Management Systems (QMS), risk management frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives within the Human Resource Directorate

Provide technical guidance on human resource management matters and coordinate the implementation of approved recommendations, policies, and management decisions

Supervise payroll administration to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing of employee remuneration and statutory deductions

Coordinate staff induction, orientation, and onboarding programmes to facilitate effective integration of new employees into the Institute

Coordinate training needs assessments, develop annual training plans, and monitor the implementation of staff capacity-building programmes

Oversee the development, review, and delivery of training materials and in-house learning programmes to enhance staff competencies

Coordinate the implementation of human resource planning and succession management programmes to ensure business continuity and leadership development

Oversee the implementation of employee relations, performance management, discipline, communication, remuneration, staff welfare, and other human resource management programmes

Prepare and present periodic human resource management reports, briefs, and performance updates for management, the Board, and other stakeholders

Identify emerging trends and best practices in human resource management and recommend appropriate interventions to improve institutional effectiveness

Coordinate the design, administration, and analysis of employee satisfaction and engagement surveys and recommend improvement initiatives

Oversee the maintenance, integrity, confidentiality, and regular updating of the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and employee records

Supervise, mentor, and appraise officers within the Human Resource Directorate to promote high performance and professional development

Perform any other human resource management duties

Qualifications / Work Experience

Professional    Twelve (12) years work experience as a Principal Human Resource Management Officer

Academic    Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Management/Administration

Academic    Masters Degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Strategic Planning

Professional    Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution

Professional    Professional qualification and membership of Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)

Professional    Practicing License not less than 4 weeks old

Professional    Proficiency in computer applications

Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA

How to apply

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Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) on recruitment.kise.ac.ke

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