Principal Human Resource Management and Development Officer - 2 Posts at County Government of Kitui

Kitui County is located 170Km to the South East of Nairobi City. It covers an area of about 30,496 km2. It borders Machakos and Makueni Counties to the West, Tana River County to the East, Taita-Taveta County to the South, and Embu and Tharaka- Nithi Counties to the North.



 

Principal Human Resource Management and Development Officer - 2 Posts

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience3 years
  • LocationKitui
  • Job FieldHuman Resources / HR 

Salary Scale: Ksh. 58,360 x 2,750 – 61,110 x 2,920 – 64,030 x 3,080 – 67,110 x 3,540 – 70,650 x 3,690 – 74,340 x 3,890 – 78,230 x 3,900 – 82,130 x 4,010 – 86,140 x 4,060 – 90,200 p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment 

  • Be a Citizen of Kenya;
  • Served in the grade of Chief Human Resource Management and Development Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years;
  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Business Administration, Education, Sociology, Political Science/Government, Anthropology, or any other relevant Social Science from a recognized institution;
  • Higher Diploma in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Industrial Relations, Labour Relations or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
  • Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Membership to a relevant professional body;
  • Certificate in computer applications skills from a recognized institution; and
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Coordinating Human Resource Services in such areas as appointment, promotion, payroll management, discipline, pensions, establishment and complement control;
  • Analyzing the staffing levels and making proposals for succession planning;
  • Analyzing utilization of human resources and advising on proper deployment;
  • Analyzing staff progression and making proposals for career Development;
  • Ensuring the correct interpretation and implementation of Human Resource Management and Development regulations, Labour Laws and other statutes;
  • Managing the Human Resource Information Systems;
  • Preparing and compiling reports on the implementation of Performance Management Systems Including Performance Appraisal Systems;
  • Developing training projections and plans;
  • Coordinating the preparation and processing of cases for the Ministerial Human Resource Management Advisory Committee or County Human Resource Advisory Committee;
  • Organizing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating training programmes;
  • Facilitating the nomination of officers for scholarships;
  • Taking Custody of Human Resource Development Records; and
  • Supervising Training Needs Assessment and Development.

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Kitui County Government website: www.kitui.go.ke

Candidates should complete one KCPSB 2 Employment form. The completed KCPSB 2 Employment form, together with certified copies of applicant’s National Identity Card, professional certificates, academic certificates and transcripts, should be submitted to the Kitui County Public Service Board jobs portal on or before Wednesday 4th February, 2026.

Please Note:

  • The KCPSB 2 Employment form is available in the County Government website.
  • Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offense to include incorrect information in the application. Details not obtained by closure of the advertisement will not be considered.
  • Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.
  • Short listed candidates shall be required to produce originals of their national identity card, academic certificates and transcripts.
  • It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
  • Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

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