Assistant Director, Human Resource Management, KMFRI Grade 4

Reference: KMF/EXT/ADVT/ADHRM/6

Job description

Coordinating human resource services in the areas of recruitment, promotion, discipline, training and development, placement and staff welfare;

Ensuring correct interpretation and implementation of human resource policies including pensions, salary administration, labour laws and other statutes that impact on human resources;

Coordinating succession management;

Coordinating utilization of human resources in the Institute and advising on proper deployment;

Forecasting human resource development requirements in the Institute;

Coordinating implementation of human resource training plans for the Institute;

Evaluating the effectiveness of training and staff development programmes;

Initiating and formulating human resource development training policies in the Institute;

Ensuring compliance with various statutory and regulatory requirements;

Coordinating training needs assessment, training projections, plans and implementation of development programmes;

Managing industrial relations at the workplace;

Preparing budget, work plan, performance contract and procurement plan for the department;

Ensuring adherence to internal controls in the human resource management and development division;

Undertaking analysis on utilization of human resources in the organization and advising on proper deployment;

Ensuring adherence to the quality management system in human resource management and development;

Undertaking impact assessment of human resource policies and practices on performance to inform review;

Overseeing development and maintenance of the human resource database; coordinating staff recruitment, appointments, selection process and discipline;

Coordinating implementation of the performance appraisal process;

Ensuring adherence to internal controls and management information systems;

Overseeing employee wellness programs and implementation of programmes on prevention of endemic diseases in the workplace, gender, disability mainstreaming, Alcohol, Drug and Substance Abuse, the Work Injury Benefit Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Act; and

Implementing quality management system procedures in the department for conformity and efficiency.

Person specification

For appointment to this grade, the officer must have:

Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years' relevant work experience, three (3) of which should be at the grade of Principal Human Resource Management Officer or in a comparable position in the public or private sector;

Either (a) Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution, and Master's degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; or (b) Bachelor's degree in any Social Sciences or equivalent qualification with a Diploma / Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution;

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent;

Certified Human Resource Professional of Kenya (CHRP-K) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;

Professional membership with the Institute of Human Resource Management of Kenya (IHRM) in good standing;

Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

Proficiency in computer applications;

Demonstrated results in work performance; and

Fulfilment of the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Key competencies and skills

Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;

Good interpersonal skills;

Organization skills;

Strong communication and reporting skills;

Problem solving skills;

Strong analytical skills; and

Conflict resolution skills.

Remuneration and benefits

Basic salary scale: KShs. 148,634 – KShs. 193,225 P.M.

House allowance: KShs. 50,000 P.M.

Commuter allowance: KShs. 17,000 P.M.

Annual leave allowance: KShs. 20,000 P.A.

Medical cover and other allowances: As provided by KMFRI

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Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , KCSE , MBA/MSc/MA , Professional Certificate

How to apply

The detailed job descriptions, person specifications and other requirements are accessible on KMFRI's official recruitment portal (https://careers.kmfri.go.ke/). Interested and qualified applicants are requested to submit their applications online through the recruitment portal. Applications should be received on or before 30 November 2026, 23:59 hrs (EAT).

Notes

Successful candidates, in compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution, will be required to present originals of the following documents:

Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations

Clearance/Compliance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority

Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

Clearance from a recognized Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates during the interviews.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an oral and practical interview.

Any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Hard copy applications will not be accepted.

KMFRI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. Persons living with disability, women, youth and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.

Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) on careers.kmfri.go.ke to apply

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