Principal Human Resource Management Officer at Kenya National Innovation Agency

June 3, 2026 •

Posted 1 day ago

Job Description

The Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) is a State Corporation established under the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Act, No. 28 of 2013 under the Ministry of Education.

Principal Human Resource Management Officer

 Job Specification

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

  • Providing input in the development of the human resource strategies, policies, and procedures;
  • Verifying and consolidating information for payroll processing;
  • Undertaking training needs analysis, projections and to inform on the training programmes;
  • Providing secretarial services to the Management Advisory Committee;
  • Ensuring maintenance of Human Resource records in an accurate and timely manner;
  • Implementing human resource management decisions within existing rules, regulations and procedures;
  • Managing the payroll;
  • Preparing and compiling reports on the implementation of the performance management systems including performance appraisal; and
  • Updating records of staff training and development programs.

Person specification

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have;

  • Served for a cumulative period of nine (9) years’ work experience three (3) years should have been in the grade of Senior Human Resource Management Officer or in a comparable position in the Public Service or Private Sector.
  • Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;

OR

  • Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: – Economics, Sociology, Business Administration, Public Administration, 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);
  • Management Course from a recognized Institution; and
  • Proficiency in computer applications.

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