VACANCY/POST NO. NCRC/4/2/2026 Senior Assistant Director, Human Resource Management and Administration. (NCRC GRADE 3) One (1) Post.

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Human Resource Manager Job Descriptions

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

1. Providing leadership     in     development    and                           implementation of                               human resource management and development strategy, policies and procedures;
2. Coordinating initiatives aimed at achieving strategic objectives of the organization;

• Analyzing staffing levels for effective succession planning;

1. Overseeing Human Resource Planning;
2. Coordinate preparation and present board paper on Human Resource matters;
3. Ensuring development and implementation of training and development plan;

• Overseeing the development and effective implementation of staff compensation and reward system;
• Ensure establishment and maintenance of a data base of staff records, skills, inventories, staff establishment and other human resource activities;

1. Ensuring implementation of health and safety
2. Oversee promotion and development of staff welfare programs;
3. Ensuring safe custody of staff records;

• Overseeing the development and implementation of an effective staff performance management system;
• Overseeing development of departmental quarterly, mid-year and annual performance reports and submitting to the board;
• Providing secretariat to the Human Resource Management Advisory Committee;

1. Preparing and implementing the departmental work plan and budget and ensure prudent utilization of resources;

• Provide a conducive work environment within the centre;
• Build capacity in human resource management practices through training and mentorship within the centre; and
• Ensure compliance       with      the      respective      regulatory                        requirements, standards, licensure, accreditations among others.

Human Resource Manager Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

1. Cumulative service period of Fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Director Human Resource Management or in a comparable position;
2. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Commerce (HR option) or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution

OR

Bachelor’s degree in the following disciplines: Economics, Social Science, Education, Public/Business Administration, Government, Commerce plus a post graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management/Development or equivalent qualification;

• Masters in Human Resource Management Industrial Relations, Education, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

1. Been registered by the institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)
2. Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
3. Valid practicing license;

• Proficiency in computer application skills; and
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, managerial and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and

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How to Apply

Interested applicants for these positions shall apply through NCRC recruitment portal which is accessible through recruitment.crimeresearch.go.ke. All applications should reach the Centre on or before 2nd March 2026 latest by

5.00 PM. East African Time, for more information visit the Centre’s website www.crimeresearch.go.ke

The        Successful           candidates          will         be           required               to           submit   the               following documents;

1. a) Certificate of clearance from Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
2. b) Certificate of Clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
3. c) Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
4. d) Duly filled and stamped self declaration/ clearance form from the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC)

The  self  declaration  form,  Ethics  and  Anti-Corruption  Commission  (EACC) should indicate the position for which declaration is being submitted.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted and invited for interview.

Canvassing in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents shall lead to automatic disqualification.

Persons abled differently, the marginalized and minorities are encouraged to apply.