REF: YEDF/MHRA/12/2023
Terms of Employment: Contract – 5 years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance

Purpose of Job:

The job holder will provide human capital and administration services, planning, coordinating, and implementing its policies, strategies, systems, and processes aligned to the YEDF strategic objective and the local legislation.

Job Description:

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Coordinate the formulation, review, harmonization, and implementation of human resource and management policies, guidelines, and regulations;
• Build capacity of Human Resources and Administration for effective execution of Human Resource and Administration functions;
• Develop Human Resource Management Plans to ensure effective succession management;
• Ensure institutionalization of performance management including performance appraisal system;
• Interpret and advise on Human Resource and Administration policies and regulations;
• Monitor the implementation of Human Resource and Administration policies, rules, and regulations and analyze their impact on staff;
• Facilitate Human Resource planning, communication, discipline, employee relations, remuneration and staff welfare;
• Oversee the development and maintenance of an up-to-date human resource and administration database;
• Spearhead the monitoring, evaluation, and auditing of human resource and administration activities and programs; and
• Prepare and oversee Board papers relating to Human Resource and Administration Functions for deliberation and decision-making by the Board.

Job Specifications:

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

•  A minimum period of eight (8) years of relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in Management;
• Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management/Development, Public Administration, Business Administration/Management, Political Science/Government or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in Human Resource Management/Development, Human Resource Planning and Development, Business Administration/Management, Public Administration, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a professional body;
• Computer proficiency; and
• Demonstrate a high degree of professional competence, and managerial and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.