Director Human Resource and Administration

Reference: KT/CASB/2026/03 | Grade: KCASB 3 (J/G R) | Posts: 1 | Basic salary: KShs. 127,340 – 182,890 p.m. (permanent and pensionable)

Job description

Providing strategic leadership in the formulation, interpretation, implementation, monitoring and review of human resource management and administration policies, strategies, guidelines, procedures, rules and regulations;

Coordinating human resource planning, staff establishment management, recruitment, selection, appointment, placement, deployment, promotion, transfer and separation of staff in accordance with approved procedures and applicable legislation;

Overseeing staff training, capacity building, career development, succession planning, talent management and organizational development initiatives;

Coordinating staff performance management, performance appraisal, performance improvement programmes and implementation of performance management systems;

Advising the Office of the Clerk and relevant management committees on staff discipline, employee relations, grievance management and labour law compliance, within their respective mandates;

Overseeing the administration and coordination of salaries, allowances, personnel emoluments, pension schemes, gratuities, staff insurance, welfare benefits and salary advances in accordance with approved policies and procedures;

Coordinating the preparation of Directorate budgets, expenditure estimates, work plans and administrative resource requirements and monitoring expenditure against approved allocations;

Providing technical advice and secretariat support to relevant human resource management, staff advisory, disciplinary and performance management committees, as assigned;

Overseeing the maintenance, security and confidentiality of human resource records, personnel files, payroll information, staff establishment records and human resource management information systems;

Providing strategic leadership in the management of office accommodation, facilities, buildings, utilities, repairs, maintenance and workplace infrastructure;

Coordinating the management, maintenance, utilization and safeguarding of County Assembly assets, furniture, equipment and other physical resources in liaison with the relevant departments;

Overseeing transport and fleet management services, including vehicle allocation, maintenance, fuel monitoring, utilization records and compliance with applicable policies and procedures;

Coordinating workplace security, access control, occupational safety and health, emergency preparedness, fire safety, sanitation and environmental cleanliness in liaison with the relevant departments and security agencies;

Coordinating administrative logistics for plenary sittings, committee meetings, public participation forums, workshops, conferences, official travel and other authorized institutional activities in collaboration with the relevant departments;

Coordinating administrative service requirements with the Procurement and Supply Chain Management function and other relevant departments to ensure compliance with procurement procedures and effective monitoring of service delivery;

Establishing and monitoring service standards, operational procedures and performance indicators for Human Resource Management and Administration services;

Ensuring compliance with applicable labour laws, constitutional principles, County Assembly Service legislation, public service values, financial management requirements, records management standards and relevant occupational safety and health requirements;

Coordinating administrative risk management, internal controls, business continuity measures and implementation of audit recommendations relating to human resource and administrative functions;

Preparing and submitting periodic reports on staffing levels, human resource performance, employee relations, staff development, administrative operations, budget utilization and service delivery;

Supervising, mentoring and appraising staff within the Human Resource Management and Administration Departments and promoting professionalism, accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement;

Performing any other relevant duties as may be assigned by the Clerk of Assembly or the authorized authority in accordance with applicable laws and the approved organizational structure; and

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

Job specifications

For appointment to the grade, an officer shall:

Be a Kenyan citizen;

Have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences or any other relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and

Have at least three (3) years' relevant work experience.

Added advantage

Master's degree from an institution recognized in Kenya or its equivalent;

Membership to a 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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