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Principal HR Management & Development Officer Job KICD

Job Title: Principal Human Resource Management and Development Officer
Date Posted: 22/09/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Management
Employer: Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development
Industry: HR
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 09/10/2026

HR Jobs, KICD Jobs. Principal Human Resource Management And Development Officer Jobs. Principal Human Resource Management And Development Officer manages HR operations, performance reviews, and payroll, requiring a Bachelor’s Degree in HR/Social Sciences (or Higher Diploma in HR), IHRM membership, Senior Management Course, and 9+ years experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement and review Human Resource Management strategies, policies, procedures and programmes in line with the Institute’s objectives and applicable Government requirements.
  • Undertake workforce planning, job analysis and review of job specifications, and provide advice on competency requirements to support effective staffing and organisational performance.
  • Conduct recruitment and selection processes in accordance with approved establishment, job specifications, policies and procedures.
  • Conduct training needs analysis, develop training projections and coordinate implementation of staff training and capacity development programmes.
  • Coordinate staff performance management, including performance contracting, appraisal and preparation of periodic reports on performance and implementation of the Performance Contract.
  • Coordinate the verification, maintenance and updating of accurate and confidential human resource records, and consolidate relevant information for payroll processing.
  • Coordinate the administration of employee benefits, welfare schemes and related HR services, and provide guidance and appropriate referral on employee counselling and support services.
  • Provide secretariat services to the Human Resource Advisory Committee, including preparation of agenda items, Board papers, minutes, reports and follow-up on decisions relating to human resource matters.
  • Prepare periodic and ad hoc reports on human resource management activities, performance and emerging HR matters, and provide advice to Management on appropriate interventions.
  • Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the Institute’s mandate.

Requirements

  • Cumulative service period of nine (9) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Senior Human Resource Management Officer in a comparable and relevant position;
  • 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 Sciences, Education, Public/Business Administration, Government, Commerce plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management/Development or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
  • Been registered by the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) or relevant professional body and in good standing;
  • Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Proficiency in computer application skills; and
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their applications for the advertised position(s) at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). All applications MUST be addressed to the

Director/Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development,P.O. Box 30231–00100, Nairobi, and submitted through the designated virtual application link

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