| Job Title | Deputy Director, Performance and Productivity |
| Grade | RL3 |
| Corporation/Organization | Salaries and Remuneration Commission |
| Directorate | Remuneration Services |
| Department | Performance and Productivity |
| Division | N/A |
| Section / Unit | N/A |
| Location / Work Station | Nairobi (Head-office) |
| Reporting Relationships |
| Reports to | Director, Remuneration Services |
| Direct Reports | Principal Officer, Performance and Productivity |
| Indirect Reports | Senior Officer, Performance and Productivity |
| Job Purpose |
| This position is responsible for providing strategic leadership in the development and implementation of the Commission’s strategy on performance and productivity to promote a culture of excellence and citizen-focused service in the public sector. |
| Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks |
| I. Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities |
- Provide leadership in the development, review and implementation of a robust framework and guidelines for recognizing performance and productivity in the Public sector;
- Spearhead the identification of sector-specific indices and parameters for tracking and rewarding performance and productivity in the public sector in liaison with stakeholders;
- Coordinate the development, review and implementation of strategies, policies, procedures and manuals on productivity and performance;
- Spearhead the review of performance and productivity rewards and incentives proposals from public sector organizations and advice the Commission appropriately;
- Review existing Government policies impacting on performance and productivity to advice the Commission on best practice;
- Provide leadership in shifting existing paradigms and status quo-culture in the public sector to consistent excellence in service delivery;
- Collaborate with stakeholders to influence the leadership in public sector organisations to make the leap into sustainable performance and productivity initiatives within the rapidly changing public service landscape;
- Advise the Commission on strategies for improving performance and productivity management in the public service by recommending progressive, precision-targeted activities needed to attract, retain and empower employees;
- Guide and ensure compliance on all statutory requirements, Government Circulars and Commission policies relating to performance and productivity;
- Provide oversight to ensure recommendations on performance and productivity for the public sector are implemented by stakeholders;
- Spearhead benchmarking on performance and productivity frameworks across regional and international contexts that aim at adoption of best practice;
- Cultivate, manage and sustain meaningful relationship with stakeholders on all matters of Performance and Productivity;
- Develop and review training curriculum on performance and productivity;
- Develop funding proposals relating to strategic departmental programs in line with the Commission’s mandate;
- Coordinate the development and implementation of effective departmental work plans and continuous reporting on the progress;
- Drive efficiency of systems, processes and operating procedures to achieve the operational excellence in the department;
- Steer, develop, motivate and manage the performance of the performance and productivity team and ensure continuous alignment to the values of the Commission;
- Develop and spearhead the implementation of the departmental business continuity plan;
- Guide identification and development of the functional risk matrix, mitigation measures and initiate internal control mechanisms;
- Formulate training and development strategy for departmental staff based on a competency framework in line with both the Commission strategy and individual needs to ensure adequate internal capacity;
- Spearhead the development and/or reviewing sector specific incentive schemes in liaison with stakeholders;
- Mentor and coach staff within the department to enhance productivity
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| II. Operational Responsibilities / Tasks |
- Guide studies on reward regimes and make recommendations on best practices to reward performance and productivity;
- Provide regular reports in compliance with internal and external guidelines and requirements relating to performance and productivity;
- Review and maintain data base of performance and productivity in the Public Sector;
- Coordinate the preparation and implementation of appropriate departmental budgets and ensure optimal utilization and alignment to the Commission’s strategic activities;
- Ensure efficiency of systems, processes and operating procedures to achieve the operational excellence that drives the Commission’s objectives;
- Provide regular reports to the Commission in compliance with internal and external guidelines and requirements relating to performance and productivity;
- Prepare and present reports of technical Committee on performance and productivity to the Commission;
- Prepare and submit departmental monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the Commission;
- Develop and oversee implementation of the departmental service charter to enhance efficiency; and
- Secretary to the Commission’s technical Committee on performance and productivity.
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| Job Dimensions: |
| I. Financial Responsibility |
| Prepare departmental budget and procurement plan. |
| II. Responsibility for Physical Assets |
- Computer; and
- Office furniture and equipment
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| III. Decision Making / Job Influence |
- Strategic
- Managerial
- Analytical; and
- Operational
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| IV. Working Conditions |
| Office setting with occasional travel out of station. |
| Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills). |
| Academic qualifications |
- Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Human Resources, Public or Business Administration or other relevant field from a recognized university; and
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Human Resources, Public or Business Administration or other relevant field from a recognized university.
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| Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies |
- Certificate in Leadership from a recognized institution;
- Relevant professional qualification; and
- A member of relevant professional body in good standing.
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| Previous relevant work experience required. |
| Relevant work experience of at least ten (10) years with at least four (4) at senior management level in a reputable organization; |
| Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes: |
- Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
- Knowledge of public finance management principles and processes;
- Good numerical and analytical skills;
- Knowledge of remuneration analysis;
- Demonstrate ability to manage and lead high performing teams.
- Ability to deliver results in a complex and dynamic environment.
- Capacity to demonstrate strategic mind-set and innovation.
- Ability to identify customer needs, develop service standards and deliver service excellence.
- Demonstrate knowledge in relevant legislation and applicable standards; and
- Excellent presentation of quantitative data and good organizational skills.
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