1.1 ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DIVISION

Objective

To provide expertise and services on human resources management and administrative matters.

Functions

To provide advice on administrative and human resources matters;
To provide strategic inputs on Administration and Human Resources Management issues such as recruitment, human resources development and training, promotion, discipline, retention, motivation, performance management and welfare;
To ensure optimal, efficient and effective management and utilization of human resources in the Office;
To provide a link between the Office and the President’s Office - Public Service Management on operationalisation of the Public Service Management and Employment Policy and relevant Public Service Acts; and
To oversee employees’ welfare.

The Division will be led by a Director and will comprise of two (2) Sections as follows: -

Administration Section; and
Human Resources Management Section.

1.1.1    Administration Section

       This Section will perform the following activities: -

Interpret and ensure adherence to Public Service Regulations, Standing Orders and other Labour laws;
Facilitate employee relations and welfare including health, safety, sports and culture;
Provide registry, messengerial and courier services; and manage Office records;
Handle protocol matters;
Facilitate provision of security services, transport and general utilities;
Facilitate maintenance of Office equipment, buildings and grounds;
Coordinate implementation of ethics and value promotion activities;
 Coordinate implementation of diversity issues;
Coordinate implementation of Private Sector Participation, Business Process Improvement and Client Service Charter; and
Advise on organizational efficiency of the Office.

This Section will be led by an Assistant Director.

1.1.2                        Human Resources Management Section

                 This Section will perform the following activities: -

Carry out human resources planning and development;
Coordinate staff recruitment, selection, placement, confirmation,  promotions and transfer;
Prepare Annual Personnel Emolument Estimates and administer salaries and payroll;
Coordinate implementation of Open Performance Review and Appraisal System (OPRAS;
Oversee employee’s benefits (pension, allowances etc) and entitlements;
Oversee services related to separation from the service (retirement, resignation, etc); and
Serve as a Secretariat to the Appointment Committee.

This Section will be led by an Assistant Director