Deputy Director Human Resource

Reference: KT/CASB/2026/06 | Grade: KCASB 4 (J/G Q) | Posts: 1 | Basic salary: KShs. 105,570 – 139,790 p.m. (permanent and pensionable)

Job description

Overseeing and coordinating human resource services in the areas of recruitment, promotion and separation;

Ensuring the proper application and interpretation of human resource management policies, regulations, procedures and systems;

Offering technical guidance on emerging issues/legislation affecting human resources;

Preparation and implementation of budget estimates for the department;

Coordinating Training Needs Analysis for the Assembly;

Development of the Assembly's annual training plans;

Evaluation of training reports;

Developing and overseeing implementation of the Training Policy;

Managing the staff performance appraisal process;

Conducting performance appraisal of the staff under him/her;

Preparing the staff performance report for the performance management committee;

Preparing the staff disciplinary report to the Staff Advisory Committee;

Overseeing staff welfare;

Management of office accommodation, tools and equipment;

Overseeing Assembly activities;

Supervising staff under him/her;

Overseeing an up-to-date County Assembly assets inventory; and

Any other duty that may be assigned by the Office of the Clerk of Assembly.

Job specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer shall have:

Valid Kenyan citizenship;

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from a recognized institution in Kenya or any other relevant qualification;

CS/CHRP finalist/Higher Diploma; and

Minimum of two (2) years' relevant work experience.

Added advantage

Master's degree in Human Resource Management/Development or related field;

Valid practising certificate;

Membership to a relevant professional body/association;

Senior Management Course or its equivalent; and

Certificate in computer applications/packages.

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Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA

How to apply

Application process

All interested and qualified persons are required to physically submit their signed application letters, together with a detailed curriculum vitae (CV), copies of certified academic and professional certificates together with transcripts, and a certified copy of National ID/Passport, in a sealed envelope with the position applied for clearly marked on the left side, addressed to:

The Secretary Kitui County Assembly Service Board

P.O. Box 694 – 90200 Kitui

Applications should physically reach the Office of the Clerk of Assembly/Secretary, Kitui County Assembly Service Board on or before Monday, 30 November 2026 by 5.00 p.m., East Africa Time.

Important information to all applicants

It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only shortlisted and successful applicants will be contacted.

Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Cards, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during the interviews.

Candidates with foreign degrees MUST obtain accreditation from the Commission for University Education of Kenya.

Serving officers shall be required to avail original letters of appointment to the current substantive posts during the interviews.

Applications should physically reach the Office of the Clerk of Assembly/Secretary, Kitui County Assembly Service Board on or before Monday, 30 November 2026 by 5.00 p.m., East Africa Time.

Successful candidates will be required to submit clearance certificates before appointment from the following organizations, as part of compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya: Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Higher Education Loans Board, Directorate of Criminal Investigations, Kenya Revenue Authority, and a Credit Reference Bureau.

The Kitui County Assembly Service Board is committed to implementing Article 232(1) of the Constitution on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya's diverse communities, and equal employment opportunities for men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. Women, youth, persons with disabilities, marginalized groups and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Beware of fraudsters

The County Assembly of Kitui does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Any individuals or parties requesting such payments while posing as Assembly representatives are impostors and should be reported to the relevant authorities.

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