Director, Human Resource Planning

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years, in the field of Human Resource Management and Development in the Public Service, three (3) years of which must have been in the grade of  Assistant Director, Human Resource Management and
• Development Job Grade PSC 5 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider Public Service;
• Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Business Administration, Human Resource Planning, Industrial/Labour Relations, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Business Administration Human Resource Planning, Industrial /Labour Relations, Strategic Management or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution;
• Leadership course lasting not less four (4) weeks  from a recognised institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Demonstrate professional competence and managerial capability in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Spearheading the development of frameworks and guidelines on human resource plans.
• Overseeing the implementation of Human Resource Plans for Public Service.
• Analyzing current and future organizational needs to determine the quantity and quality of employees required in the Public Service.
• Reviewing plans for addressing skills gaps and proposing appropriate training programs.
• Analyzing data on public service human capital and proposing appropriate interventions.
• Aligning public service human capital with the Public Service strategy and goals.
• Recommending strategies for attraction and retention of talent in the public service.
• Providing regular reports and updates on Human Resource planning activities to the Commission and other stakeholders.
• Developing and implementing budgets, work plans, procurement plans, projects, and programs in the Department.
• Overseeing mentorship and coaching of staff in the Department.