Principal Planning & Compliance Officer

HR Powerhouse Limited

HR Powerhouse Limited, formerly Competence Development Centre (CDC) Limited is a consulting and training firm specialized in services that provide organizational and Human Resources solutions. The company’s capability statement is backed by a unique blend of expertise and experience spanning the continent in similar assignments delivered to both Private and Public-sector institutions. We deliver services through a consortium of associate consultants who are specialists in strategy development and reviews, Organizational Development, Structural Reviews, People Management Strategies, Psychometric Testing and Interpretation, Employment and HR Policy and Management Sciences. Our other areas of expertise are strategic planning and professional conference facilitation.

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Principal Planning & Compliance Officer

Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

  • Developing, implementing and reviewing policies, strategies, standards and guidelines on monitoring and evaluation.
  • Coordinating the development of work plans and aligning them to the budget.
  • Coordinating the development, implementation, review and monitoring of the Strategic Plan, Service Charter and performance contracts.
  • Coordinating the preparation of annual and progress reports on Medium Term Plans in line with the Strategic Plan.
  • Coordinating the preparation and implementation of the Quality Management Systems (QMS) through quality assurance programmes.
  • Developing, implementing and reviewing the risk management framework and monitoring the implementation of the Integrated Quality Management Systems (IQMS) and other Business Process Re-Engineering (BPR) initiatives.
  • Developing standard operating procedures for monitoring and evaluation.
  • Coordinating the project prioritization process for MTEF in accordance with the budget calendar.
  • Coordinating internal and external integrated quality management systems audits and certification.
  • Coordinating the monitoring and evaluation of the annual work plans and performance management.
  • Coordinating monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects.
  • Evaluating the outputs, outcomes and impact of projects and programmes.
  • Developing a robust e-platform to monitor the implementation of projects and programmes.
  • Designing and developing monitoring and evaluation systems.
  • Coordinating the preparation of monitoring and evaluation reports.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

  • Served for a minimum period of eight (8) years, three (3) of which should have been in a management position.
  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Commerce, Finance, Project Planning and Management, Business Management/Administration, Applied Research or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Commerce, Finance, Project Planning and Management, Philosophy in Economics, Public Policy, Strategic Management, Business Management/Administration, Applied Research or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing.
  • Certificate in Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
  • Proficiency in computer applications.
  • Met the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
  • Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Key Competences and Skills

  • Communication skills.
  • Team work.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Analytical skills.
  • Time management skills.
  • Organizational skills.
  • Management skills.
  • Negotiation skills.
  • Decision making skills.
  • Problem solving skills.

How to apply

For further details and requirements for each role, please visit HR Powerhouse Limited website www.hrpowerhouse.co.ke

  • Successful candidates will be required to submit the following compliance documents prior to issuance of appointment letters, in accordance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (2010):
    • Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
    • Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
    • Clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
    • Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) clearance report.
    • Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
  • Applicants are advised to indicate the position and reference number on their cover letter; their current and expected salaries;
  • Each application should be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and transcripts, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents;
  • Hard or Soft Copy applications shall be accepted;
  • Soft copy applications/ online applications should be emailed in pdf format (as one running document) to: chairman@hrpowerhouse.co.ke
  • Hard copy applications should be delivered to:

Chairman
HR Powerhouse Limited
P.O Box 74380-00200
Nairobi
4th Floor AEA Plaza, Valley Road

 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

N/B: All applications should be received not later than 24th June 2025 at 5:00 pm, EAT.

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