Senior Human Resource Development Officer (GMG/SEG 1)

Key Responsibilities

Management/Administrative:

• Participates in the development of the Budget/Corporate Plan for the Unit;
• Revises Unit/ Operational and Individual Work Plans; 
• Disseminates training information to all members of staff; 
• Circulates information on Fellowships and Scholarships/other Learning & Development interventions; 
• Processes applications for training courses/Fellowships and Scholarships/other Learning & Development interventions; 
• Prepares submissions for the Office of the Services Commissions and the HREMC & HRDC Committees for officers to participate in courses locally and internationally;
• Prepares budgets and requests funds for training courses; 
• Plans and coordinates refreshment for training courses; 
• Disseminate information on the use of the Training Centres to Clients;
• Contacts institutions and organizations which deliver training. 

Technical/Professional:

• Conducts training needs surveys and prepares reports; 
• Conducts training impact evaluations and prepares reports; 
• Designs and plans the Learning and Development Programme; 
• Participates in the development of the training programme; 
• Plans, organizes and delivers training courses; 
• Analyses and submits evaluation reports; 
• Prepares monthly reports; 
• Provides career counseling to members of staff; 
• Manages the Learning and Development Programme data and database;
• Develops and disseminates procedures for the learning and development programme;
• Co-ordinates Study Leave and Day Release process for staff; 
• Plans and coordinates the Corporate Wellness Programme in the Ministry;
• Supervises and evaluates the staff’s performance; 
• Assists in the development of the training evaluation tools. 

Human Resource Management:

• Monitors and evaluates the performance of direct reports, prepares performance appraisals and recommends and/or initiates corrective action where necessary to improve performance and/or attaining established personal and/or organizational goals; 
• Participates in the recruitment of staff for the Division/unit and recommends transfer, promotions, termination and leave in accordance with the established human resource policies and procedures; 
• Provides leadership and guidance to direct reports through effective planning, delegation, communication, training, mentoring and coaching; 
• Ensures the welfare and developmental needs of direct reports in the Division/Unit are clearly identified and addressed; 
• Establishes and maintains a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, employee empowerment and commitment to the Division’s and organization’s goals;
• Performs any other related duties. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Excellent oral communication skills 
• Excellent written communication skills 
• Excellent customer service skills 
• Very Good Analytical skills 
• Very Good problem solving skills 
• Teamwork and cooperation 
• Very Good leadership skills 
• Managing external relations 
• Excellent human relations skills 
• Good people management skills 

Technical: 

• Sound knowledge of current trends in training and career development techniques
• Sound knowledge of curriculum and programme development 
• Proficiency in the relevant computer applications 
• Excellent andragogical skills 
• Basic knowledge of accounting procedures 
• Very good strategic planning and organizing skills 
• Excellent presentation skills 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• First Degree in Arts, Social Sciences or related discipline 
• Three (3) years experience at the supervisory level 
• Diploma in Teaching or Certificate in Train the Trainer Course 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.