Director, Human Capital and Administrative Services

About the role

The Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) advertises one vacancy for the Director, Human Capital and Administrative Services (Parliamentary Joint Services). The appointment is for a term of five years, with eligibility for re-appointment for one further term of five years. The post is based in Nairobi.

Key responsibilities

• Formulate, interpret and apply human resource policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Manage personnel emoluments, estimates and expenditure control.
• Administer schemes of service and manage pension schemes, staff insurance and gratuities.
• Handle leave management, staff performance management and career development.
• Implement compensation, benefit and payroll administration.
• Oversee human resource planning and guide recruitment, selection, appointments, placement, onboarding, promotions and confirmation of staff.
• Control the budget and expenditure of the Directorate and enforce data protection and records management.
• Implement Board of Senior Management and Commission resolutions on appointments, promotions, discipline, secondments and study leave.
• Manage staff in the Directorate, telecommunication services, health club and recreational services, and office and secretarial services.

Required profile

• At least ten years of service in a Human Resource Office, including three years at the level of Deputy Director, Human Resource or Administration Services (PSC 14) or a comparable position.
• A Master's degree in Human Resources Management.
• Registered member in good standing of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).
• Certified Human Resource Professional, Kenya (CHRP-K).
• Demonstrated professional competence, administrative capability and initiative, with a thorough understanding of HR policies, labour laws and employee relations.

To apply, candidates submit a cover letter, copies of academic certificates and/or testimonials, and the completed PSC Job Application Form (Form 1J, Revised 2026) by 20 November 2026, addressed to the Clerk of the Senate/Secretary, Parliamentary Service Commission, Nairobi.