Deputy Director, HR & Administration Job Sports Kenya

HR Jobs. Sports Kenya Jobs. Deputy Director, Human Resource & Administration. Overseeing HR operations, talent management, and administrative services, requiring a HR/Business Degree, CHRP certification, and 15 years experience.

Ref: HRM/DD-HRA/03/26

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Providing guidance in the development, interpretation, implementation and review of human resource management and administration policies, standards and guidelines;
• Ensuring implementation of Terms and Conditions of service for the Board;
• Coordinating organizational development and job reviews;
• Managing staff recruitment, promotion, discipline and capacity building;
• Developing, reviewing and coordinating implementation of welfare and other incentive schemes for the Board;
• Monitoring the implementation of performance management systems;
• Analyzing the staffing levels in the Board and recommending proposals for succession planning and proper deployment;
• Coordinating the development and implementation of grievance handling mechanisms;
• Initiating best practices in the management of human resource function;
• Championing change management programs in the Board;
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of training and development programs;
• Leading the Board in formulating and implementing efficient Performance Management Systems
• Overseeing the implementation of administration policies, rules, standards and regulations;
• Managing and maintaining the assets register of the Board;
• Monitoring adherence and implementation of the departmental work plans;
• Oversee the Administration and Records Management functions of the Board
• Overseeing the provision of security for premises and staff
• Overseeing the design, implementation and periodic review of security systems;
• Preparation and submission of quarterly reports on administration within the Board
• Preparation and submission of quarterly reports on performance target setting and appraisal for staff within the Section.
• Coordinating office management services, office accommodation, transport and logistics;
• Coordinating Investigation of incidences of security lapse in the Board in liaison with the Police and other security agencies;
• Making arrangements for the acquisition of legal documents such as motor vehicle and assets insurances and licenses in liaison with the Legal unit and other relevant agencies.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Served for a minimum of fifteen (15) years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) at management level or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following: Human Resource Management, Administration, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than (4) four weeks from a recognized institution
• Membership with Human Resource Management (IHRM) and in good standing;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their application letters enclosing a detailed CV, copies of academic, professional certificates and details of three referees. The candidates should also indicate their current and expected remuneration on their application letters with job reference quoted on the envelope on/before 6th October 2026.

Applications on email can be sent to hrrecruitment@sportskenya.org

Visit the website: www.sportskenya.org for complete details of job requirements and mode of application.

Successful candidates will be required to submit valid compliance certificates from Kenya Revenue Authority, Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission, Higher Education Loans Board and a Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations before commencement of the employment contract.

Note: Persons with disabilities and female candidates who meet the job specifications are encouraged to apply.

Warning: Canvassing both directly or indirectly will lead to automatic disqualification.

Application Addresses:

For positions in SK 3:

The Chairman Board of Directors,
Sports Kenya, Private Bag
Kasarani, NAIROBI

For positions in SK 6 and SK 8:

The Director General
Sports Kenya, Private Bag
Kasarani, NAIROBI