Director, Performance Management and Productivity

SALARY: Ksh. 127,340x6,070–133,410x6,380–139,790x6,570–146,360x6,770–153,130x 6,960–160,090x7,160–167,250x7,820–175,070x7,820–182,890 p.m.

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: ONE (1)

TERMS OF SERVICE: PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE


Duties and Responsibilities




• Duties and responsibilities at this level will include coordinating the development, implementation and review of policies, regulations, statutes, frameworks and operational guidelines on Performance Management in the County Public Service. The officer will provide technical support on Performance Management to Departments, while also coordinating the development, validation, review, and capacity building of Performance Management tools for these entities. Additionally, the role involves developing and reviewing norms and standards in Performance Management through quality control, as well as coordinating the vetting of Performance contracts for to ensure alignment with official Performance Contracting guidelines.


• The Director will be responsible for coordinating research, consultancy, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on the implementation of Performance Contracts. This includes overseeing the dissemination of information and coordinating the compilation of bi-annual and annual reports on the implementation of Performance Contracts in the County Public Service. The job holder will collaborate with relevant national, regional, and international entities to promote the adoption of best practices, promote citizen engagement in monitoring, and advise County and National Government on enabling legal and institutional frameworks to institutionalize Performance Management. Additionally, , the position entails coordinating the preparation of the annual performance evaluation report for publication and ensuring the establishment and operationalization of an information and knowledge management platform. The officer will oversee stakeholders' fora for the validation of Customer Satisfaction Survey Reports and spearhead the development and implementation of the Division's work plans, budgets, performance contracts, and staff performance appraisal. Finally, the Director will ensure compliance with principles of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity, while actively managing and developing staff within the Division.



Requirement for appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:




• Relevant knowledge and experience of not less than ten (10) years in the professional field within the Public Service or private sector, five (5) of which should be at supervisory or managerial level;


• Master's degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Business Administration or Commerce with HR Option, Public Administration or any other equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.


• A Bachelor's degree in any of the following fields: - Human Resource Management; Human Resource Development, Business Administration or Commerce with HR Option, Public Administration or any other equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;


• Certified Human Resource Professional Course (CHRP-K)


• Membership to IHRM in good standing.


• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution.


• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results;


• Demonstrated a clear understanding of County and National development policies, goals and objectives, and ability to integrate them into the County Public Service Performance Management Function.


• Have thorough understanding and respect of the diversity within the County; and,


• Certificate in computer application skills.