Director, Human Capital and Administrative Services

About

The Director will lead human capital and administrative services for Parliamentary Joint Services, including HR policy, payroll, staffing, records, telecommunications and office services. The appointment is for five years, with eligibility for re-appointment for one further five-year term. Job grade: PSC 15 (Parliamentary Joint Services). Terms of service: Five years, with eligibility for re-appointment for one further term of five years. Number of posts: One vacancy. Reference: PSC/PJS/02/2026.

How to apply

Applications must include a cover letter, copies of academic certification and/or testimonials and a duly completed Parliamentary Service Commission Job Application Form (Form 1J, Revised 2026), downloadable from www.parliament.go.ke or obtainable from the office of the Head of the Commission Secretariat, 1st Floor, County Hall, Parliament Buildings. Address applications to Clerk of the Senate / Secretary, Parliamentary Service Commission, P. O. Box 41842 - 00100, Nairobi; hand deliver them to the office of the Head of the Commission Secretariat, 1st Floor, County Hall, during office hours; or email them as a PDF file attachment to [email protected]. Applications without the completed Form 1J (Revised 2026) will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Formulation, interpretation and application of human resource policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Personnel emoluments, estimates and expenditure control.
• Administration of schemes of service.
• Management of pension schemes, staff insurance and gratuities.
• Leave management.
• Staff performance management and career development.
• Implement compensation, benefit and payroll administration.
• Oversee human resource planning and provide guidance in matters related to recruitment, selection, appointments, placement, onboarding, promotions and confirmation of staff.
• Budget and expenditure control for the Directorate.
• Enforce data protection and proper records management.
• Implementation of Board of Senior Management and Commission resolutions as regards appointments, promotions, discipline, secondments, study leave.
• Management of staff in the Directorate.
• Management of Telecommunication services.
• Management of Health club and recreational services.
• Management of office and secretarial services.

Qualifications

• Have served for at least ten (10) years in a Human Resource Office, three (3) of which must be at the grade of three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Deputy Director, Human Resource or Administration Services (PSC 14) or a comparable position with similar responsibilities.
• Have a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management.
• Have demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative in the general organization and management of human resource and a thorough understanding of Human Resource Management policies, regulations and employee relations, understanding of labour laws and
• Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Be a registered member in good standing of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).
• Be a Certified Human Resource Professional, Kenya (CHRP-K).