Job Grade: RL 4
Directorate: Remuneration Services
Reporting to: Deputy Director, Allowances and Benefits Job Type:

Job Description

Job purpose

To analyse data and information relating to allowances and benefits for public sector and make appropriate recommendations in line with the Commissions mandate.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Reviewing allowances and benefits for public sector;


• Conduct surveys on Allowances and Benefits and recommend reviews as appropriate;


• Analyse submissions on allowances and benefits from stakeholders and make appropriate recommendations;


• Assess the impact of decisions made on allowances and benefits on fiscal sustainability and report to the Commission on a quarterly basis;


• Undertake periodic reviews and make recommendations on pensions to compensate for the rise in the cost of living;


• Analyse the impact of salary remuneration reviews on pension and make recommendations on its sustainability;


• Interrogate various Government policies impacting on allowances and benefits and advice on best practice to the Commission;


• Prepare and submit monthly reports to Supervisor;


• Implement the functional risk management framework;


• Adhere to budgetary allocation;


• Contribute to the development of the Work plan, policies and procedures of the Department;


• Provide feedback to enhance business processes and initiate process improvement to achieve operational excellence.


• Develop individual work plans, monitor own performance and seek requisite support to ensure delivery of agreed target

Qualification and Personal Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences (Economics, Statistics, Human Resources, Public Administration) or relevant field of study from a recognized university;


• Master’s degree Economics, Statistics, Human Resources, Public or Business Administration or other relevant field from a recognized university is an added advantage;


• Pension Trustees Development Programme Certificate or any other related field is an added advantage


• Post-graduate Diploma in Human Resources/ CHRP II/Law or in a related field;


• Relevant work experience of at least eight (8) years in a reputable organization;


• Relevant professional qualification.


• Membership to relevant professional body

Key Competencies
Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
Knowledge of public finance management principles and processes;
Demonstrated competency and capability in handling remuneration matters.
Ability to deliver results in a complex and dynamic environment.
Ability to identify customer needs and deliver service excellence.
Demonstrate knowledge in relevant legislation and applicable standards.
Excellent analytical and communication skills;
Report writing and presentation skills
Knowledge of the Public Service Policies and practices on remuneration;