LOCAL GOVERNMENT HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – Local Government Institute

Aim of the overall HRM training program

The aim of the HRM training program for local governments in Somaliland is to support understanding and application of the procedures and forms outlined in the newly drafted ‘Human Resource Manual for Local Governments’, to ensure that Local Government Employment Regulations are correctly and consistently implemented.

The overall goal of improving HRM procedures in districts is to enable district administrations to better undertake their mandated functions and more effectively deliver services to their communities.

Specific training objectives

By the end of this training component HRM 1 – 5, trainees should be able to:

Explain the development and policy framework of an HRM manual for local governments.
Discuss the requirement for ‘transparent, uniform and consistent’ HRM procedures for local governments.
Outline the core HRM functions for all District Councils, recognize the higher HRM functions
Identify the extent to which the core HRM functions are carried out in their district and where opportunities for improvement exist.
Explain their own role in HRM and describe other key HR roles at the district level.
Describe correct communication procedures between district departments and the HR unit regarding HR matters, particularly written communication.
Prepare a secure and organized filing system for district HR documents.

Anticipated training outcomes

As outcomes of this training, it is anticipated that trainees will feel:

Motivated to put into practice what they have learned about the new HRM procedures.
Confident about their understanding of the new HRM procedures and their ability to put them into practice.
Enthusiastic about how the new HRM procedures can assist their district to better deliver services to communities.

Target Participant Group

This training is designed for the following participants:

All district personnel with an HR related role, such as HR Officers.
Other relevant staff for example, from the Department of Administration and Finance.
Members of the Employee Commission, which includes: Mayors, District Executive Secretaries, District Department Directors.
Members of the District Council.
Representatives of MOI/central government.