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Assistant Director, Human Resource ManagementNew!

Category

Human Resource

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

11/26/2026
16 days left

Employer / Company

Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) logo
Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA)
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Description (Public)

The Assistant Director, Human Resource Management serves in the Insurance Regulatory Authority, contributing to human resources / hr work that supports regulation, supervision and development of the insurance sector in Kenya.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Diploma , MBA/MSc/MA , Professional Certificate.
  • Guiding line managers and staff in the implementation of Human Resource management strategies, policies and procedures.
  • Coordinating implementation of Board and management decisions within existing rules, regulations and procedures.
  • Coordinating the development, implementation and review of Human Resource Management strategies, plans, policies and procedures.
  • Providing secretariat services to the Human Resource Management Advisory Committee.
  • Coordinating the preparation and absorption of Human Resource Management budgets.
  • Preparation of human resource plans and succession management strategies.
  • Coordinating recruitment, selection, placement, succession planning and career progression.
  • Managing and coordinating training and development activities.
  • Managing and coordinating performance management system.
  • Administering employee health and wellbeing schemes.
  • Administering staff welfare schemes and employee assistance programs.
  • Coordinating and supervising the development, management and maintenance of contracts, staff files and other employee records.
  • Approving staff leave and office attendance management.
  • Coordinating the preparation of payroll data and maintaining payroll records in compliance with legal requirements and policies and procedures.
  • Authorizing payroll and staff related expenditures to ensure timely payments of salaries and other benefits to employees.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -.
  • Nine (9) years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Principal Human Resource Management Officer or in a comparable position.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution.
  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: - Public Administration, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution Plus a Diploma/ Higher Diploma in either Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Master’s degree in any of the following: - Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Certified Human Resource Professional or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • Valid Human Resource Practicing Certificate.
  • Membership to the Institute of Human Resource Management or a comparable relevant professional body and in good standing.
  • Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
  • Proficiency computer application skills.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Communication skills.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Analytical skills.
  • Report writing skills.
  • Presentation skills.
  • Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills.

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