REPUBLIC OF KENYA PUBLIC SERVICE … OF KENYA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Our Vision “To be the lead...

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

Our Vision

“To be the lead service commission in the provision, management and development of

competent human resource for the Public Service”.

Our Mission

“To transform the public service to become professional, efficient and effective for the

realization of national development goals”.

VACANT POSITIONS IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE

Applications are invited from qualified persons for the positions shown below.

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications either:

1. online through one of the Commission’s websites www.publicservice.go.ke and

www.psckjobs.go.ke

OR

2. by completing ONE application form PSC 2 (Revised 2007). The form may be downloaded from

the Commission’s websites.

Please Note

Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form. ALL the details

requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form.

Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION IS COMMITTED TO AVAILING EQUAL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL KENYANS. PEOPLE WITH

DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE

ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card,

academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.

Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current

substantive post during the interview.

Completed application forms should be sent or delivered to:

THE SECRETARY

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

COMMISSION HOUSE

P.O. BOX 30095 – 00100

NAIROBI

so as to reach the Commission on or before 2nd September, 2015.

http://www.publicservice.go.ke/

http://www.psckjobs.go.ke/

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VACANCY IN THE MINISTRY OF INTERIOR AND CO-ORDINATION OF

NATIONAL GOVERNMENT STATE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION - Job Group ‘S’ – FIFTEEN (15) Posts - V/No.51/2015 Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.120,270 p.m – 180,660 p.m For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: (i) served in the grade of Senior Deputy County Commissioner/Senior Deputy

Secretary, Job Group ‘R’ for at least three (3) years in the Civil Service;

(ii) a Masters Degree or Post Graduate Diploma in any Social Science from recognized

Institution;

(iii) attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme from a recognized

Institution; and

(iv) demonstrated a clear understanding of National development polices, goals and

objective and ability to integrate them into the Administrative Officers’ Function.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Principal Secretary. Specific duties and

responsibilities include:

(i) formulation and dissemination of policies, programmes and strategic plans;

(ii) supervision, management and development of Central Government and Field

Offices;

(iii) co-ordination and mobilization of resources for effective public service delivery;

(iv) monitoring and evaluating implementation of policies, programmes, strategic

plans and performance contracts for the Ministry; and

(v) co-ordinating parliamentary policy matters, official functions, and litigation

matters affecting the Ministry.

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SENIOR DEPUTY COUNTY COMMISSIONER – TEN (10) POSTS - V/No. 52/2015

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.109,089 – Ksh.144,928 p.m. (Job Group ‘R’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

(i) served in the grade of Deputy County Commissioner I/Deputy Secretary, Job

Group ‘Q’, for at least two (2) years in the Public Service;

(ii) a Bachelors Degree in any Social Science or its equivalent qualification from a

university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme in a recognized

institution;

(iv) a clear understanding of the National Development Goals, Vision 2030,

Millennium Development Goals and the ability to relate them to Public

Administration function; and

(v) shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

NOTE: a Masters Degree in a relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya will

be an added advantage.


An officer at this level will be deployed to Head a Sub-County with highly complex

development activities and diverse social-economic and political background. The officer

will be responsible for the efficient management and co-ordination of Government

functions in the Sub-County where work will involve general administration and co-

ordination of development activities such as:

(i) leading disaster management and emergency response activities;

(ii) mobilizing resources for development;

(iii) promoting peace and security;

(iv) promoting conflict resolution and peace building;

(v) interpreting, disseminating and overseeing implementation of National

Government policies and giving feedback to the Government on policies for

review; and

(vi) responding to parliamentary business specific to the Sub-County.

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COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEE AFFAIRS – ONE (1) POST – V/NO. 53/2015

Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.120,270– 180,660 p.m (Job Group ‘S’)


(i) at least eighteen (18) years cumulative service at senior Management level, three

(3) of which must have been at the level of Job Group ‘Q’ or equivalent in the Civil

Service or in the wider Public Service.

(ii) a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Public Administration,

Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, Business Administration, Human

Resource Management, or International Relations from a university recognized in

Kenya;

(iii) a Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Public Administration,

Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, Business Administration, Human

Resource Management, or International Relations from a university recognized in

Kenya;

(iv) attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme from a recognized

institution;

(v) demonstrated administrative capabilities and merits as reflected in work

performance and results;

(vi) knowledge of refugee law, human rights law, humanitarian law, and international

protection, and ability to translate and integrated them to National goals,

objectives; and the Kenya Vision 2030.


An officer at the level will be responsible to the Principal Secretary for providing

leadership in the department. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

(i) formulation, implementation and reviewing refugee strategy, policy and program;

(ii) providing facilities and services for the protection of refugees and asylum seekers;

(iii) promoting durable solutions for refugees granted asylum in Kenya;

(iv) implementing the decisions of the Refugee Affairs Committee;

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(v) advising on the care and welfare of refugees and the rehabilitation of refugee

hosting areas;

(vi) ensuring that refugee economic and productive activities do not have a negative

impact on the host communities, natural resources or the local environment;

(vii) recommending for prosecution of persons suspected of committing an offence

under the Refugee Act;

(viii) facilitating safe return of Kenyans living in other countries as refugees; and

(ix) ensuring accountability and prudent management of financial, human and other

resources in the department.

DIRECTOR, NATIONAL REGISTRATION OF PERSONS –ONE (1) POST -

V/NO.54/2015

Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.120,270 – 180,660 p.m - JOB GROUP ‘S’


(i) at least eighteen (18) years cumulative service at senior Management level, three

(3) of which must have been at the level of Job Group ‘Q’ or equivalent in the Civil

Service or in the wider Public Service;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following Social Science disciplines:- Sociology,

Economics, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Education,

Population Studies, Anthropology, Communication, Journalism, Public Relations,

Public Administration/Government from a university recognized in Kenya ;

(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following fields:- Sociology, Economics, Business

Administration, Human Resource Management, Education, Gender Studies,

Statistics, Public Policy, Governance and Ethics, Population Studies,

Anthropology, Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Public

Administration/Government from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iv) attended a Strategic Leadership Development course in a recognized institution;

(v) demonstrated outstanding professional competence and administrative ability in

work performance and results; and

(vi) demonstrated a thorough understanding of the Registration of Persons Act and

other related statutes.

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Specific duties and responsibilities include:

(i) formulating, implementation and reviewing of the Registration of Persons Act,

policies, procedures and strategies;

(ii) guiding the interpretation and enforcement of the Registration of Persons Act;

coordinating investigations and prosecution of offences committed under

Registration of Persons Act (Cap.107);

(iii) providing technical advice on matters pertaining to Registration of Persons;

(iv) mobilizing and managing the National Registration resources; overseeing the

development and implementation of National Registration programmes and

projects; and

(v) collaborating with the Government Ministries/Departments and other agencies on

matters relating to registration of persons and provision of fingerprint services and

ensure creation and maintenance of a comprehensive database for all registered

persons.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, NATIONAL REGISTRATION (FINGERPRINTS) – ONE (1)

POST - V/NO . 55/2015

Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.109,089 p.m – 144,928 p.m - (Job Group ‘R’)


(i) cumulative service of eighteen (18) years, three (3) of which should be at the level

of Assistant Director of National Registration (Fingerprints), Job Group ‘P’;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:- Forensic Science,

Criminology, Security and Disaster Management, Information Science or

Information Communication Technology from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following fields:- Forensic Science, Criminology

Security, Conflict and Disaster Management, Armed Conflict and Peace Studies,

Information Communication Technology, Business Administration/Management,

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Public Administration, Information Science or any other relevant and equivalent

qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;


(v) been gazetted as a Fingerprint officer;

(vi) thorough understanding of the Registration of Persons Act (Cap 107), related Acts,

registration procedures and related government regulations; and

(vii) demonstrated outstanding professional competence and administrative ability in

work performance and results.


An officer at this level will be answerable to the Director, Registration of Persons for

effective and efficient management of Fingerprint Identification Services. Specific duties

and responsibilities will include:

(i) implementing and reviewing strategies, policies and programmes relating to

fingerprint services;

(ii) interpreting, administering and enforcing the provision of the fingerprint services

as stipulated in the Registration of Persons Act (Cap 107) of the Laws of Kenya and

other related to authentication of national identity cards;

(iii) providing guidance to analysis and comparison of fingerprint marks for individual

identification;

(iv) providing expert advice relating to fingerprints in courts of law and to other

stakeholders; and

(v) overseeing the formulation and implementation of fingerprint programs.

SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, NATIONAL REGISTRATION (FINGERPRINTS) –

ONE (1) POST - V/NO.56/2015

Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.89,748 p.m – 120,270 p.m - (Job Group ‘Q’)


(i) a cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which should have

been at the level of Principal Registration Officer (Persons), Job group ‘N’;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:- Sociology Economics,

Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Education, Population

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Studies, Anthropology, Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or Public




statistics, Public Policy, Governance and Ethics, Population Studies, Anthropology,

Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Administration/Government

from a recognized institution.


(v) been gazetted as a Fingerprint Officer; and

(vi) shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.


An officer at this level will be responsible to the Deputy Director, National Registration

(Fingerprints). Specific duties and responsibilities include:

(i) initiating, formulating and implementing strategic plans and fingerprints

operational procedures;

(ii) overseeing cross referencing of detected double, multiple and illegal registration of

national identity cards;

(iii) combating and controlling illegal entry of persons into the country in collaboration

with security agencies and other stakeholders;

(iv) planning, designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating training

programmes for fingerprints personnel in collaboration with relevant training

institutions/stakeholders;

(v) initiating the adoption of new technologies in the provision of fingerprint services;

and

(vi) designing public outreach programmes in fingerprint.

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR, NATIONAL REGISTRATION (PERSONS) - ONE (1) POST –

V/NO. 57/2015

Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.109,089 – 144,928 p.m – JOB GROUP ‘R’


(i) a cumulative service period of eighteen (18) years, three (3) of which should have

been at the level of Assistant Director of National Registration (Persons), Job group

‘P’;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following social Science disciplines:- Sociology,


Population Studies, Anthropology, Communication, Journalism, Public Relations

or Public Administration/Government from a university recognized in Kenya;






(iv) attended a Strategic Leadership Development course in a recognized institution.

(v) demonstrated outstanding professional competence and administrative ability in

work performance and results; and

(vi) demonstrated a thorough understanding of the Registration of Persons Act and

other related statutes.



(i) implementing and reviewing Registration of Persons regulations, rules,

guidelines and policies;

(ii) coordinating the designing and reviewing of national Identity Cards:

(iii) collaborating with Government Ministries/ State Departments and other agencies

on matters relating to registration of persons;

(iv) coordinating the creation and maintenance of a comprehensive data base for all

registered persons; and

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(v) mobilizing and sensitizing the public on requirements for registration and

issuance of National Identity Cards.

SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, NATIONAL REGISTRATION (PERSONS)–

FIVE (5) POSTS - V/NO.58/2015

Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.89,748 – 120,270 p.m - JOB GROUP ‘Q’


(i) a cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years, three of which should have been

be at the level of Principal Registration Officer (Persons), Job group ‘N’;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following social Science disciplines:- Sociology,


Population Studies, Anthropology, Communication, Journalism, Public Relations,

Public Administration/Government from a university recognized in Kenya;







and

(v) demonstrated outstanding professional competence and administrative skills as

reflected in work performance and results.


An officer at this level will be responsible to the Deputy Director, National Registration

(Persons). Specific duties and responsibilities include:

(i) initiating the review of rules, regulations, guidelines and polices on Registration of

Persons;

(ii) recommending prosecution and investigations into offences committed under the

Registration of Persons Act;

(iii) ensuring custody and safety of Registration of Persons resources;

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(iv) coordinating the designing and reviewing of National Identity Cards,

(v) collaborating with Government Ministries/ State Departments and other agencies

on matters relating to registration of eligible applicants for national identity cards;

(vi) ensuring maintenance of application registers for national Identity Cards; and

(vii) coordinating mobilization and sensitization of the public on requirement for

registration and issuance of National Identity Cards.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, IMMIGRATION SERVICES –THREE (3) POSTS – V/NO. 59/2015 Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.109,089 – 144,928 p.m - JOB GROUP ‘R’ For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

(i) served in the grade of Senior Assistant Director of Immigration Services, Job

Group ‘Q’ for a minimum period of three (3) years or in an equivalent and

comparable position in the Public Service;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following discipline:- Public Administration,

Sociology, Information Technology, Economics, Business Administration,

Anthropology, Public Policy and Administration, International Relations,

Government/Political Science, Criminology, History, Education, Linguistics,

Communication Studies, Human Resource Management or Psychology from a


(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following field:- Public Administration, Sociology,

Information Technology, Economics, Business Administration, Anthropology,

Public Policy and Administration, International Relations, Government/Political

Science, Criminology, History, Education, Linguistics, Communication Studies,

Human Resource Management, Psychology or any other equivalent qualification

from a university recognized in Kenya.


(v) a clear understanding of the National Development Goals, Vision 2030 and the

ability to relate them to the immigration function; and

(vi) demonstrated outstanding leadership and professional competence as reflected in


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NOTE: Possession of a certificate in Para-military course from a recognized institution

will be an added advantage.


An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director, Immigration services for

providing strategic leadership in the department. Specific duties and responsibilities

include:

(i) guiding the implementation and review of immigration policies and strategies;

(ii) providing advise on matters relating to issuance of documents, border management,

law enforcement and citizenship;

(iii) coordinating consular services relating to immigration matters abroad;

(iv) recommending the declaration and removal of prohibited immigrants to the

prohibited Immigrants Committee; and

(v) authorizing arrest, investigations and prosecution.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, CIVIL REGISTRATION – ONE (1) POST - V/NO. 60/2015 Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.109,089 – 144,928 p.m - (Job Group ‘R’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

(i) cumulative service period of eighteen (18) years, three (3) of which should have

been at the level Assistant Director of Civil Registration, Job Group ‘P’ or in a

comparable position in the Public Service;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following discipline:- Information Science,

Sociology, Statistics/Economics, Government/Political Science, Public

Administration, Population Studies, Law, Anthropology from a university

recognized in Kenya;

(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following field: Sociology, Economics, Business



Anthropology, Public Administration from a university recognized in Kenya;

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ability to relate them to the civil registration function; and





(i) implementing and reviewing Civil Registration strategies, policies and plans;

(ii) interpreting the provision of the Births and Deaths Act Cap 149;

(iii) coordinating research and innovation on Civil Registration;

(iv) coordinating the designing of Civil Registration information management system;

(v) reviewing Civil Registration statutes in collaboration with other relevant

authorities and stakeholders; and

(vi) coordinating Civil Registration performance management systems.

SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR CIVIL REGISTRATION – SIX (6) POSTS V/NO.61/2015 Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.89,748 p.m – 120,270 p.m - (Job Group ‘Q’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

(i) served in the grade of Assistant Director, Civil Registration, Job Group ‘P’ for at

least two (2) years in the Civil Service;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:- Sociology, Economics,

Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Education, Population

Studies, Anthropology, Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or Public





Anthropology, Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or Public


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(iv) attended a certificate in strategic Leadership Development Programme from a

recognized institution; and

(v) demonstrated outstanding professional competence and administrative skills as

reflected in work performance and results.


An officer at this level shall be responsible to the Deputy Director Civil Registration.


(i) implementing, monitoring and evaluating Civil Registration policies, plans and

strategies;

(ii) initiating research and innovation on Civil Registration and overseeing

management of the Central Records Data base in Civil Registration;

(iii) initiating the designing of Civil Registration information management system;

(iv) reviewing existing operating procedures, regulations and legal frameworks;

(v) interpreting provisions of Civil registration statues;

(vi) coordinating allocation of Civil Registration production materials; and

(vii) participating in preparation of Civil Registration periodic report.

GOVERNMENT PRINTER – ONE (1) POST – V/NO. 62/2015 Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 120,270 - 180,660 p.m Job Group ‘S’ For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

(i) served in the grade of Deputy Government Printer for a minimum period of three

(3) years or in a comparable and relevant position in the public Service;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Technology in Printing,

Philosophy in Printing, Printing Administration, Printing Technology, Engineering

and Printing Technology, Print Media Management, Security Printing Technology

or Publishing from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) a thorough understanding of national goals, vision 2030, policies, objectives and

ability to relate them into printing function; and

(iv) demonstrated leadership and professional competence in work performance and

exhibited.

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NOTE: possession of a Masters degree in a relevant field from a university recognized

in Kenya and a Strategic Leadership Development certificate from a recognized

institution will be an added advantage.


An officer at this level will be responsible to the Cabinet Secretary through the Principal

Secretary for providing leadership in the Department. Specific duties and responsibilities

include:

(i) formulating, implementing and reviewing printing strategies, policies and

programmes;

(ii) ensuring adoption of new printing technology;

(iii) undertaking monitoring and evaluation of printing operations;

(iv) ensuring custody of Government Press house style;

(v) enforcing health and safety standards;

(vi) being in charge of editorial responsibility for the Kenya Gazette;

(vii) planning and developing financial and cost controls;

(viii) managing and accounting for the finances and assets of the Department; and

(ix) instituting operational accountability.

STATE DEPARTMENT OF CO-ORDINATION

DIRECTOR OF GAMING - ONE (1) POST - V/No.63/2015

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.120,270 – Ksh.180,660 p.m - (Job Group ‘S’)


(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Deputy Director of

Gaming JG ‘R’, or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: Hotel Administration

(Gaming), Commerce, Law, Economics, Sociology or any other relevant field from

a university recognized in Kenya;

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(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following fields: Hotel Administration (Gaming),

Commerce, Law, Economics, Sociology or any other relevant field from a




ability to translate them to the betting control and licensing function; and

(vi) demonstrated professional and leadership competence as reflected in work

performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities:

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Principal Secretary for effective

management of Betting Control and Licensing services in accordance with the provisions

of Betting Lotteries and Gaming Act (Cap.131), Laws of Kenya. Specific duties and


(i) formulating, implementing and reviewing policies and programmes relating to

lotteries and gaming;

(ii) monitoring and evaluating licensing of betting lotteries and gaming activities;

(iii) regulating and authorizing National and public lotteries; and

(iv) liaising with Local, Regional and International gaming regulatory bodies and law

enforcement agencies on matters pertaining to betting control and lotteries.

VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR, SOCIAL SECURITY AND SERVICES

DIRECTOR OF EMPLOYMENT – ONE (1) POST -V/NO. 64/2015

Basic Salary Scale Ksh.120,270 – Ksh.180,660 p.m. (Job Group ‘S’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

(i) at least eighteen (18) years cumulative service, three (3) of which should have

been at the level of Senior Assistant Director, Employment , Job Group ‘Q’ or in a

comparable and equivalent position in the public service;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource

Management/ Planning/Development, Law, Business Administration,

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Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology or Statistics from a university


(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Labour Relations, Industrial

Relations, Human Resource Management/Development/Planning, Law, Business

Administration, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Statistics,

Labour and Development Studies, Public Administration, International Relations

or a relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya;


(v) a thorough understanding of employment administration/employment laws and

International Labour Organization (ILO), International Organization for Migration

(IOM) instruments and the ability to integrate them to National Development

Goals and the Kenya Vision 2030; and

(vi) demonstrated leadership and professional competence as reflected in work

performance.

NOTE: Possession of a postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management and

membership to a professional body will be an added advantage.

Duties and responsibilities

An officer at this level will head the Employment Department and will be responsible to

the Principal Secretary for providing leadership and administrative services in the

department. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

(i) formulating, implementing and reviewing local and Diaspora employment

policies in liaison with social partners, other arms of Government and relevant

agencies;

(ii) formulating and implementing relevant employment policies emanating from the

International Labour Organization (ILO), International Organization for

Migration (IOM), East Africa Community (EAC), African Union (AU), World

Trade Organization (WTO) and Intergovernmental Authority for Development

(IGAD);

(iii) enforcing employment laws;

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(iv) providing advice on desirable measures necessary for creation of employment

opportunities; and

(v) developing information systems for employment promotion.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, EMPLOYMENT – ONE (1) POST - V/NO.65/2015

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.109,089 – Ksh.144,928 p.m. (Job Group ‘R’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

(i) at least fifteen (15) years cumulative service, three (3) of which should have been

at the level of Assistant Director, Employment, Job Group ‘P’ or in a comparable

and equivalent position in the public service;


Management/Planning/Development, Law, Business Administration,

Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Statistics, Labour and

Development Studies, Public Administration, International Relations or equivalent

qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;


Relations, Human Resource Management/Development/Planning, Law,

Business Administration, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology,

Statistics, Labour and Development Studies, Public Administration, International

Relations or relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya;



ability to relate them to the employment function; and

(vi) demonstrated leadership, professional and managerial competences as reflected in


NOTE: Possession of a postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management

and membership to a professional body will be an added advantage.

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An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director of Employment. He/She will

be deployed to coordinate the activities of a division at the Ministry headquarters.


(i) implementing and reviewing employment policies, strategies and programmes;

(ii) evaluating the relevance and impact of job creation programmes on human

resource utilization;

(iii) monitoring and assessing job creation and income generating programmes and

activities in both formal and informal sectors;

(iv) identifying local and foreign employment opportunities;

(v) implementing International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions on

employment, Human Resources Development and related employment matters;

and

(vi) providing information and technical guidance on employment issues.

SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, EMPLOYMENT – ONE (1) POST - V/NO. 66/2015

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.89,748 – Ksh.120,270 p.m. (Job Group ‘Q’)


(i) at least twelve (12) years cumulative service, three (3) of which should have been

at the level of Principal Employment Officer, Job Group ‘N’ or in a comparable



Management/Planning/Development, Law, Business Administration, Economics,

Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Statistics, Labour Relations, Industrial

Relations or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;


Relations, Human Resource Management/Development/Planning, Law, Business

Administration, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Statistics,

Labour and Development Studies, Public Administration, International Relations

or a relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya;

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(v) a clear understanding of the National Development Goals, Vision 2030,

Millennium Development Goals and the ability to relate them to the employment

function; and






An officer at this level will be responsible to the Deputy Director, Employment for

coordinating the activities of a division. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

(i) implementing and reviewing sectoral and national employment policies,

strategies and programmes;

(ii) analyzing employment data and advising on employment initiatives;

(iii) conducting employment related research and formulating project proposals for

promoting gainful employment;

(iv) monitoring employment trends and the impact of employment and related

programmes;

(v) promoting public-private partnerships and income generating programmes for

specific target groups such as the youth, women, men and persons with

disabilities;

(vi) implementing International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions on

employment, human resource development and other related employment

matters; and

(vii) undertaking employment promotion and dissemination of information.

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DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTIVITY – ONE (1) POST - V/NO. 67/2015

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.120,270 – 180,660 p.m. (Job Group ‘S’)


(i) at least eighteen (18) years cumulative service, three (3) of which must have

been at the level of Deputy Director, Productivity, Job Group ‘Q’ or in a

comparable and equivalent position in the public service;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Commerce,

Accounts, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship Development, Education,

Environmental Science, Human Resource Development/Management,

Engineering, Information and Communication Technology or any other relevant

Social Science from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Commerce,



Engineering, Information Technology or any relevant field from a university

recognized Kenya;



ability to relate them to the productivity function; and

(vi) a thorough understanding and appreciation of the dynamics of productivity

movement nationally, regionally and globally.

NOTE: Where applicable, applicants should be registered members of a professional

body.

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An officer at this level will be responsible to the Principal Secretary for the management

and administration of the Productivity Centre. Specific duties and responsibilities

include:

(i) formulating, implementing and reviewing the National Productivity policy and

strategies;

(ii) providing leadership for the effective operation of productivity development

activities in the country;

(iii) monitoring the implementation of productivity strategies, programmes and

projects;

(iv) facilitating development of networking arrangements both regionally and globally

for benchmarking purpose;

(v) advising on all aspects of productivity promotion; and

(vi) ensuring prudent utilization and management of the center’s finances and assets.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, PRODUCTIVITY – THREE (3) POSTS - V/NO. 68/2015


For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-


at the level of Assistant Director, Productivity, Job Group ‘P’ or in a comparable


(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Commerce,


Environmental Sciences, Human Resource Development/Management,

Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, or any other relevant

Social Science from a university recognized Kenya;




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Engineering, Information Technology, or any relevant field from a university




ability to relate them to the productivity function;

(vi) a thorough understanding and appreciation of the dynamics of productivity

movement nationally, regionally and globally; and

(vii) demonstrated leadership ability and professional competence in developing,

coordinating, supervising and executing productivity improvement programmes

at enterprise and/or organizational level.

NOTE: Where applicable, applicants should be registered members of a professional

body.


An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director of Productivity for ensuring

proper administration of the department. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

(i) formulating, implementing and reviewing productivity oriented policies for

specific sectors of the economy;

(ii) providing strategic leadership in the management of several productivity teams;

(iii) monitoring the implementation of productivity strategies, programmes and

projects;

(iv) developing productivity and quality improvement strategies, programmes and

mechanisms for delivery in line with best practices in the region and globally;

(v) heading productivity teams in large industries/organization; and

(vi) preparing the department’s budget estimates and undertaking financial analysis.

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SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTIVITY – FOUR (4) POSTS - V/NO. 69/2015 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.89,748 – Ksh.120,270 p.m. (Job Group ‘Q’)

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

(i) at least twelve (12) years cumulative service, three (3) of which should have been

at the level of Principal Productivity Officer, Job Group ‘N’ or in a comparable and

equivalent position in the public service;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Engineering,

Education, Information and Communication Technology, Environmental Sciences,

Commerce, Accounts, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship Development or

any other relevant Social Science from a university recognized in Kenya;




Engineering, Information Technology, or any relevant field from a university



(v) a certificate for Training of Trainers (TOT) from a recognized institution;

(vi) a clear understanding of the National Development Goals, Vision 2030,

Millennium Development Goals and the ability to relate them to the productivity

function; and

(vii) successfully developed and implemented comprehensive productivity

improvement programmes in an organization/enterprise.

Note: Where applicable, applicants should be registered members of a professional body.

Duties and Responsibilities An officer at this level will be responsible to the Deputy Director of Productivity for

ensuring proper administration of the department. Specific duties and responsibilities

include:

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(i) formulating, implementing and reviewing productivity oriented policies for

specific sectors of the economy;

(ii) implementing productivity recommendation arising from studies and diagnostic

surveys;

(iii) guiding the development of organizational strategic/corporate plans; and

(iv) leading the activities of productivity development teams.

DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT – ONE (1) POST - V/NO. 70/2015

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.120,270 – Ksh.180, 660 p.m. (Job Group ‘S’)


(i) at least eighteen (18) years cumulative service, three (3) of which must have been

at the level of Senior Assistant Director, Human Resource Planning and

Development, Job Group ‘Q’ or in a comparable and equivalent position in the

public service;


Management/Planning/Development, Education, Business Administration,

Economics/Statistics, Applied Statistics, Demography, Sociology, Information

Technology, Management Information Systems, Social Science or Law from a


(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Demography,

Sociology, Business Administration, Human Resource

Management/Planning/Development, Applied Statistics, Information

Technology Systems, Labour Economics, Curriculum Development, Economics,

Development, Entrepreneurship Studies or Philosophy (M.Phil) in Economics

from a university recognized in Kenya;


(v) a clear understanding of the National development Goals; the Kenya Vision 2030

and the role of Human Resource Planning and Development in achievement of

the same; and

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(vi) demonstrated leadership and professional ability, high integrity and

competence matched by a proper appreciation of the country’s socio-economic

development needs at the national, sectoral and local levels.




An officer at this level will responsible to the Principal Secretary for effective

management of the department. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

(i) formulating, implementing and reviewing Human Resource Planning and

Development policies and strategies;

(ii) maintaining and disseminating updates and relevant labour market information;

(iii) monitoring employment trends, skills gaps and mismatch in the labour market;

(iv) advising the National Human Resource Planning and Development Committee

(NHRDC) of the National labour Board on Human Resource Planning and

Development matters;

(v) approving Human Resource development programmes in liaison with the

National Human Resource Planning and Development Board; and

(vi) developing and reviewing curriculum to accommodate new skills in the labour

market.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT –

(1) ONE POST - V/NO. 71/2015

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.109,089 – Ksh.144,928 p.m. (Job Group ‘R’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:


at the level of Assistant Director, Human Resource Planning and Development,

Job Group ‘P’ or in a comparable and equivalent position in the public service;

(ii) a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource


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Economics, Statistics, Applied Statistics, Demography, Sociology, Information



(iii) a Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Demography,

Sociology, Business Administration, Human Resource

Management/Planning/Development, Applied Statistics, Information

Technology Systems, Labour Economics, Curriculum Development, Economics,

Development, Entrepreneurship studies or Philosophy (M.Phil) in Economics


(iv) attended a Strategic Leadership Development course in a recognized

institution;

(v) demonstrated leadership and professional ability, high integrity and competence

matched by a proper appreciation of the country’s socio-economic development

needs at the national, sectoral and local levels; and

(vi) a clear understanding of the National development Goals; the Kenya Vision 2030


same.



Duties of Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director, Human Resource Planning and

Development. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

(i) implementing and reviewing policies and programmes relating to human resource

planning and development activities;

(ii) implementing the National Human Resource Planning and Development plans;

(iii) providing leadership in the efficient and effective operation of the human

resource planning and development function;

(iv) planning, coordinating and harmonizing of training and other human resource

development activities in identified sectors of the economy;

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(v) participating in the development of a National Occupational Classification System

(NOCS);

(vi) determining the supply and demand gaps in skills in the labour market; and

(vii) designing, implementing and evaluating Human Resource Planning and

Development programmes and projects.

SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT – FOUR (4) POSTS - V/NO. 72/2015 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.89,748 – Ksh.120,270 p.m. (Job Group ‘Q’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: (i) at least twelve (12) years cumulative service, three (3) of which should have been

at the level of Principal Human Resource Planning and Development Officer, Job

Group ‘N’ or in a comparable and equivalent position in the public service;



Economics, Statistics, Applied Statistics, Demography, Sociology, Information



(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Demography,

Sociology, Business Administration, Human Resource Management/

Planning/Development, Applied Statistics, Information Technology Systems,

Labour Economics, Curriculum Development, Economics, Development,

Entrepreneurship studies or Philosophy (M. Phil) in Economics


(iv) attended a Strategic Leadership Development course in a recognized

Institution;

(v) demonstrated leadership and professional ability, high integrity and competence

matched by a proper appreciation of the country’s socio-economic development

needs at the national, sectoral and local levels; and

(vi) a clear understanding of the National development Goals; the Kenya Vision 2030


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the same.




An officer at this level will be responsible to the Deputy Director, Human Resource

Planning and Development. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

(i) implementing and reviewing policies and programmes relating to human resource

planning and development activities;

(ii) implementing the National Human Resource Planning and Development plans;

(iii) directing on efficient and effective operations of the human resource planning and

development function;

(iv) planning, coordinating and harmonizing of training and other human resource

development activities in identified sectors of the economy;

(v) implementing recommendations of a National Occupational Classification System

(NOCS);

(vi) determining the supply and demand gaps in skills in the labour market; and

(vii) designing, implementing and evaluating Human Resource Planning

Development programmes and projects.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR CHILDREN DEVELOPMENT - ONE (1) POST - V/NO. 73/2015



(i) served in the grade of Senior Assistant Director, Children Development, Job

Group ‘Q’ for at least three (3) years in the public service;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Social Work,

Community Development, Guidance and Counseling, Child Psychology,

Criminology, Social Development or equivalent qualification from a university


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(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Social Work,


Criminology, Social Development, Project Management or a relevant field from a



(v) a thorough knowledge and understanding of the provisions of the Children Act,

2001, the volunteer children’s officers (VCO) concept and all other relevant

provisions;

(vi) a clear understanding of the National Development Goals; the Kenya Vision 2030

and the role of Children Development in achievement of same; and

(vii) shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.


An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director, Children Development for

effective management of the department. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

(i) implementing and reviewing children development policies and strategies;

(ii) planning, directing, controlling and implementing development programmes in

the department;

(iii) reviewing children related statutes and proposing amendments;

(iv) collecting, collating and analyzing data and generating reports for management of

Children services;

(v) consulting with stakeholders on best approach to children related issues and

preparing report on the same;

(vi) implementing designed children programmes in partnership with stakeholders;

(vii) participating in International and National Children days; and

(viii) monitoring and evaluating the extent into which the provisions of Children’s Act

are implemented.

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SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, CHILDREN DEVELOPMENT - FOUR (4) POSTS

- V/NO. 74/2015

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.89,748 – Ksh.120,270 p.m. (Job Group ‘Q’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

(i) served in the grade of Assistant Director, Children Development, Job Group ‘P’ for

at least three (3) years in the public service;



Criminology, Social Development or equivalent qualification from a university

recognized in Kenya ;



Criminology, Social Development, Project Management or relevant field



(v) a clear understanding of the National development Goals, the Kenya Vision 2030

and the role of Children Development in achievement of same;

(vi) a thorough understanding of the provisions of the Children Act, 2001, the

Volunteer Children’s Officers (VCO) concept and all other relevant provisions;

and



An officer at this level will be responsible to the Deputy Director, Children Development.


(i) implementing and reviewing Children development policies and strategies;

(ii) preparing International and Regional country reports;

(iii) reviewing children related statutes and proposing amendments;

(iv) synthesizing data and generating reports for management of Children services;

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(v) consulting with stakeholders on best approach to children related issues;

(vi) implementing designed children programmes in partnership with stakeholders;

(vii) participating in International and National Children days; and

(viii) monitoring and evaluating the extent into which the provisions of Children’s Act

are implemented.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, GENDER AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT –ONE (1) POST - V/NO. 75/2015 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.109,089 – Ksh.144,928 p.m. (Job Group ‘R’)


(i) served in the grade of Senior Assistant Director, Gender Social Development, Job

Group ‘Q’ for at least three (3) years in the public service;


Community Development, Psychology, Anthropology, Disability Studies,

Counseling, Business Administration/Management, Gender Studies or equivalent

qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;


Psychology, Anthropology, Gerontology, Community Development, Business

Administration, Demography/Population Studies, Disability Studies,

Counseling, Economics, Project Planning and Management, Policy Studies,

Gender Studies or any other relevant field from a university recognized in

Kenya;

(iv) attended a Strategic leadership Development course in a recognized institution;

(v) a clear understanding of the National development Goals, the Kenya Vision 2030

and the role of Gender and Social Development in achievement of same; and

(vi) shown leadership and managerial capabilities in promoting social development

programmes/projects.

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An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director, Gender and Social

Development for effective management of the department. Specific duties and


(i) implementing and reviewing policies relating to gender and social development;

(ii) implementing the department’s strategic plan and medium term plans;

(iii) monitoring community development, social welfare and disability programmes;

(iv) evaluating projects and programmes on the relevant divisional activities;

(v) monitoring social development mainstreaming in public and private institutions;

(vi) designing programmes/projects that promote Social Development; and

(vii) implementing social development programmes in collaboration with civil society

institutions and development partners.

SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, GENDER AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT – FOUR (4) POSTS - V/NO. 76/2015



(i) served in the grade of Assistant Director, Gender and Social Development, Job

Group ‘P’ for at least three (3) years in the public service;


Community Development, Psychology, Anthropology, gerontology, Disability

Studies, Counseling, Business Administration/Management, Gender Studies or

equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Social Work, Social

Psychology, Anthropology, gerontology, Disability Studies, Counseling,

Economics, Gender Studies, Gender and Development, or relevant field from a




and the role of Gender and Social Development in achievement of same; and

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(vi) shown leadership and managerial capabilities in promoting Gender and Social

Development programmes/projects.


An officer at this level will be responsible to the Deputy Director, Gender and Social Development

for effective management of the department. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

(i) implementing and reviewing gender and social development policies;

(ii) implementing the departmental strategic plan and medium term plans;

(iii) monitoring gender and disability mainstreaming in Ministries and State

Departments and reporting the extent into which they have been mainstreamed;

(iv) conducting research on gender and social development issues and implementing

recommendations arising from the same;

(v) developing frameworks for quality assurance; and

(vi) promoting and coordinating volunteer services.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH SERVICES – ONE

(1) POST - V/NO. 77/2015



(i) served in the grade of Senior Assistant Director, Occupational Safety and Health

Services, Job Group ‘Q’ for a minimum period of three (3) years or in a comparable

and relevant position in the Public Service;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Medicine, Nursing,

Chemistry, Physics, Zoology, Biochemistry, Engineering or Occupational Safety

and Health from a university recognized Kenya;

(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Occupational Medicine,

Occupational Health Nursing, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering, Disaster

Management or Occupational Safety and Health from a university recognized in

Kenya;

(iv) been registered as a member of Kenya Occupational Safety and Health Association;

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(v) attended a Strategic Leadership Development course in a recognized Institution;

(vi) a clear understanding of the National Development Goals, Vision 2030 and the

ability to relate them to the occupational safety and health function; and

(vii) demonstrated professional competence and leadership capability in the

enforcement of Occupational Safety and Health and Work Injury Benefits Acts.


An officer at this level will be answerable to the Director, Occupational Safety and Health

Services. He/She will be deployed to head a regional office or a section at the Ministry

Headquarters. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

(i) implementing and reviewing occupational safety and health policies;

(ii) coordinating occupational health services including field services, occupational

safety, occupational hygiene and work injury benefits;

(iii) approving architectural plans for proposed extension and renovation of

workplace premises;

(iv) initiating ratification of international standards on occupational safety and health;

and

(v) setting and reviewing specifications and standards for the design and quality of

personal protective equipment and safety standards for industrial machinery and

equipment.

SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

SERVICES – TWO (2) POSTS - V/NO. 78/2015



(i) served in the grade of Assistant Director Occupational Safety and Health Services,

Job Group ‘P’, or in a comparable and relevant position for at least three (3) years

in the Public Service;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Medicine, Nursing,

Chemistry, Physics Zoology, Biochemistry, Engineering or Occupational Safety

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and Health from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Occupational Medicine,

Occupational Health Nursing, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering, Disaster

Management or Occupational Safety and Health from a university recognized in

Kenya;

(iv) been registered as a member of Kenya Occupational Safety and Health

Association;

(v) attended a Strategic Leadership Development course in a recognized Institution;

(vi) a clear understanding of the National Development Goals, Vision 2030 and the

ability to relate them to the occupational safety and health function; and

(vii) demonstrated professional competence and leadership capability in the

enforcement of Occupational Safety and Health and Work Injury Benefits Acts.


An officer at this level will be answerable to the Deputy Director, Occupational Safety

and Health Services for effective management of a division. Specific duties and


(i) implementing and reviewing occupational safety and health policies and

strategies;

(ii) undertaking investigations and research in occupational Safety and Health,

inspection and audits and surveillance worker health;

(iii) prosecuting offences under the Occupational Safety and Health and Work Injury

Benefits Act;

(iv) processing work injury benefits;

(v) training and creating awareness on occupational safety and health;

(vi) setting of specifications and standards for design and quality of personal

protection equipment;

(vii) setting of standards for industrial machinery and equipment; and

(viii) approving architectural plans for proposed extension and renovation of

workplaces.

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VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF LAND, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT SECRETARY, LAND - ONE (1) POST - V/NO. 79/2015 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.152,060 – Ksh.302,980 p.m. (Job Group ‘T’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years at Job Group ‘S’ in any of the

following fields in the Public Service: Physical Planning, Land Surveys, Land

Adjudication & Settlement, Land Administration, Land Registration or in a

comparable and relevant position in the Public Service;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Urban Management,

Urban/Regional Planning, Valuation and Property Management, Land Surveying,

Law, Land Economics, Economics, Sociology, Environmental Studies, Community

Development or relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) attended a Strategic Leadership Development course in a recognized institution;

(iv) demonstrated a high degree of professional, leadership and managerial

competence in work performance necessary for the effective management of the

functions of the Directorate;


ability to relate them to Lands function; and

(vi) the ability to articulate, interpret and implement national and international policies

and development goals.

NOTE: Possession of a Masters degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage

and where applicable, applicants should be registered members of a

professional body.


The Secretary, Lands will be responsible to the Principal Secretary for the organisation,

coordination and management of all technical activities in the Lands Directorate. Specific

duties and responsibilities include:

(i) formulating, implementing and reviewing land policies and strategies;

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(ii) preparing, updating and reviewing legislations in the respective departments in

the directorate;

(iii) providing leadership and technical advice in the management of activities in the

Lands Directorate;

(iv) preparing and implementing the Directorates work plans and budgets; and

(v) ensuring effective work performance and proper utilization of capital and human

resources in the Directorate.

SECRETARY, URBAN AND METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT - ONE (1) POST -- V/NO. 80/2015 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.152,060 – Ksh.302,980 p.m. (Job Group ‘T’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

(i) served for at least three (3) years at Job Group ‘S’ in any of the following fields in

the Public Service: Urban Development, Market Development, Metropolitan

Planning and Environment or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public

Service;

(ii) a Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines: Land Economics, Economics,

Urban Planning, Urban and Regional Planning or a relevant field from a


(iii) attended a Strategic Leadership Development course in a recognized institution;

(iv) a clear understanding of the National Development Goals, Vision 2030 and the

ability to relate them to Urban and Metropolitan Development function; and

(v) demonstrated a high degree of professional, leadership and managerial


functions of the Directorate; and

(vi) ability to articulate, interpret and implement National and International policies


NOTE: Possession of a Masters degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage

and where applicable applicants should be registered members of a professional

body.

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The Secretary, Urban and Metropolitan Development will be responsible to the Principal

Secretary for overseeing the technical operations of the Directorate. Specific duties and


(i) formulating, implementing and reviewing policies, strategies and plans pertaining

to land use in the Nairobi Metropolitan region;

(ii) conducting studies and research on matters pertaining to Metropolitan

Development.

(iii) developing spatial planning framework for the Nairobi Metropolitan region and

implementing the Metropolitan Spatial Development Strategies;

(iv) liaising and networking with international, regional and local agencies in matters

relating to metropolitan planning and development;

(v) setting standards for development control within the Metropolitan region

including promotion of appropriate urban design and architecture in consultation

with the neighbouring county governments;

(vi) ensuring compliance with international standards and development control

regulations in the Metropolitan Region; and

(vii) integrating of Government policies in the Nairobi Metropolitan growth strategy.

SECRETARY, HOUSING – ONE (1) POST - V/NO. 81/2015 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.152,060 – Ksh.302,980 p.m. (Job Group ‘T’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

(i) served in any of the following fields at Job Group ‘S’ for a minimum period of

three (3) years in the Public Service: Estates Management; Civil Servants Housing

Scheme; Slum Upgrading and Prevention; Housing or in a comparable and

relevant position in the Public Service;

(ii) a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Valuation, Property

Management, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design,

Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Land Economics, Real Estate and Land

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Administration, Building Economics, Urban/Regional Planning, Construction

Management , Economics, Estate Management, Sociology, Community

Development, Statistics, Environmental Studies, Geography or any other relevant

field from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) been registered by any of the following bodies: Institution of Surveyors of Kenya

(ISK), Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS),

Physical Planners Registration Board (PPRB) or any other relevant and recognized

professional body (applicable to professional degrees only);

(iv) attended Strategic Leadership Development course in a recognized Institution;


ability to relate them to Housing function;

(vi) demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, administration

capabilities and initiative in the general organization and management; and

(vii) ability to articulate, interpret and implement national and international policies


NOTE: possession of a Masters degree in a relevant field from a university recognized

in Kenya will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities An officer at this level will head the Housing Directorate and will be responsible to the

Principal Secretary for facilitating and coordinating the technical activities in the housing

sector. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

(i) formulating, implementing and reviewing the Housing Policies, programmes and

projects;

(ii) implementing technical matters of the departments in the housing directorate;

(iii) developing a strong networking capacity by relating with key players in Public

Service, Private Sector, Development Partners and other stakeholders;

(iv) providing advice and leadership to the housing sector;

(v) preparing, controlling and supervising of the Directorate’s annual development

and recurrent estimates of expenditure.

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DIRECTOR, HOUSING – (1) POST - V/NO. 82/2015

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.120,270 – Ksh.180,660 (Job Group ‘S’)

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Deputy Director ,

Job Group ‘R’ or in a comparable position in the housing and human settlements

sector;








(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Housing Administration,

Urban Management, Urban/Regional Planning, Valuation and Property

Management, Architecture, Interior Design, Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/

Structural/Mechanical/Structural Engineering, Land Economics, Building

Economics, Estate Management, Building/Construction Management, Economics,

Sociology,, Environment Studies, Community Development, Business

Administration or comparable qualifications from a university recognized in

Kenya;

(iv) attended a Strategic Leadership Course from a recognized institution;

(v) demonstrated a high degree of professional administrative and managerial


functions of the departments; and

(vi) ability to articulate, interpret and implement national and international policies


NOTE: where applicable, applicants should be registered members of a professional

body.

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An officer at this level will be responsible to the Secretary Housing for the following

duties and responsibilities:

(i) formulating , implementation and reviewing housing policies;

(ii) reviewing legislations relating to housing and human settlements;

(iii) leading the activities of national secretariat for human settlements;

(iv) promoting appropriate building materials and construction technologies;

(v) conducting research and dissemination of findings to stakeholders;

(vi) promoting participatory approaches and capacity building in the housing

development process; and

(vii) coordinating establishment of land banks for housing development;

(viii) effective management of financial, human and other resources in the department

of housing.

DIRECTOR, SLUM UP-GRADING – (1) POST - V/NO. 83/2015

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.120,270 – Ksh.180,660 (Job Group ‘S’)

For appointment to this post a candidate must have:

(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Deputy Director Job

Group ‘R’ or in a comparable position in the housing and human settlements

sector;








(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Housing Administration,

Urban Management, Urban/Regional Planning, Valuation and Property

Management, Architecture, Interior Design, Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/

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Structural/Mechanical/Structural Engineering, Land Economics, Building

Economics, Estate Management, Building/Construction Management, Economics,

Sociology, Environment Studies, Community Development, Business

Administration or comparable qualifications from a recognized university

(iv) attended a Strategic Leadership Course in a recognized institution;

(v) demonstrated a high degree of professional administrative and managerial


functions of the departments; and

(vi) ability to articulate, interpret and implement national and international policies



body.




(i). formulating and implementing slum upgrading and prevention policies;

(ii). harmonizing government policies on slum up-grading with those of international

declarations, resolutions and conventions;

(iii). undertaking socio-economic and physical mapping of slums and informal

settlements;

(iv). facilitating security of tenure for land and housing in up-graded settlements;

(v). planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of slum up-grading projects;

(vi). promoting use of low cost building technologies for slum up-grading;

(vii). integrating appropriate strategies in slum up-grading in liaison with international

agencies and other stakeholders involved in slums and informal settlements;

(viii). managing financial, human and other resources in the department.

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DIRECTOR, CIVIL SERVANTS HOUSING SCHEME – ONE (1) POST – V/NO.

84/2015

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.120,270 – ksh.180,660 p.m. (Job group ‘S’)


(i) served in the grade of Deputy Director, Job Group ‘R’ or a comparable and

relevant position in the housing and human settlements sector for a minimum

period of three (3) years in the public service;








(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following; Housing Administration, Urban

management, Urban/Regional planning, valuation and Property Management,

Architecture, Interior Design, Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Structural Engineering,

Land Economics, building Economics, Estate Management, Building/Construction

Management, Economics, Sociology, Environmental Studies, Community

Development, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a

recognized institution;

(iv) attended a Strategic Leadership Development course from a recognized

institution;

(v) Ability to articulate, interpret and implement national and international policies



body.

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(i) formulating, implementing and reviewing civil servants housing policies;

(ii) establishing a framework for civil servants housing development;

(iii) organizing, planning, controlling and coordinating development, sale and

maintenance of the civil servants houses;

(iv) resource mobilization and liaison with stakeholders;

(v) monitoring and evaluating ongoing projects and management of housing estates

under the scheme; and

(vi) facilitating approval of housing loans and liaising with housing finance institution

in the administration of housing loans.

DEPUTY CHIEF ARCHITECT - ONE (1) POST - V/NO. 85/2015 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.120,270 – Ksh.180,660 p.m - (Job Group ‘S’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

(i) served in the grade of Senior Principal Superintending Architect, Job Group ‘R’ or

in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for at least three (3)

years in the public service;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in Architecture or its equivalent and relevant qualification from

a university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) a Masters degree in Architecture or any other related field in the building industry

from a university recognised in Kenya;

(iv) been registered with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity

Surveyors of Kenya;

(v) current valid annual practicing License from the Engineers Registration Board of

Kenya;

(vi) been a Corporate member of the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) or any

other related association;

(vii) attended a Project Development and management course lasting not less than four

(4) weeks in a recognized Institution;

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(viii) attended a Strategic Leadership Development course in a recognized Institution;

(ix) a clear understanding of the National Development Goals, Vision 2030 and the

ability to relate them to Architectural function;

(x) demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and leadership capability

required for effective planning, directing, controlling and coordinating building

development programmes; and

(xi) a thorough understanding of national goals, policies and programmes and the

ability to translate them to the Architectural functions.


An officer at this level will deputize the Chief Architect. Specific duties and


(i) formulating, implementing and reviewing Architectural policies and review of

legislation related to building and construction;

(ii) formulating, implementing and reviewing administrative and operational

procedures concerning the implementation of buildings and development

projects/works;

(iii) advising the government on the latest cost effective building technology;

(iv) advising the government on spatial requirements for government buildings;

(v) carrying out research on building materials, processes and technologies,

dissemination of research findings and promotion of wider application of

innovative process and materials technology;

(vi) coordinating professional, technical and administration activities related to

implementation of development and maintenance of building works; and

(vii) coordinating registration of Consultants in the building sector.

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VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF SPORTS, CULTURE AND THE ARTS DIRECTOR, KENYA NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND DOCUMENTATION SERVICES – ONE (1) POST- V/NO. 86/2015 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.120,270 – Ksh.180,660 p.m. (Job Group ‘S’)


(i) served for a minimum of eighteen (18) years cumulative service in the public

service, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Senior Assistant

Director, Archives, Job Group ‘Q’ and above or in a comparable and relevant

position in the wider public service;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Information Science

(Records and Archives Management option), Information Studies (Records and

Archives Management option), Science (Records and Archives Management

option) or Technology in Information Science (Records and Archives Management

option) from a university recognized in Kenya;

OR

a Bachelors degree in a Social Science and a postgraduate Diploma in Records

Management and/or Archival Studies

(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Science (Records and

Archives Management option), Philosophy in Information Science (Records and

Archives Management option), or Information Science (Records and Archives

Management option) or any other relevant field from a university recognized in

Kenya;



and the role of records and archives in achievement of the same; and

(vi) demonstrated leadership, administrative and professional competence in work

performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies,

objectives and ability to relate them to archival function.

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An officer at this level will be responsible to the Principal Secretary for the administrative

and coordinative functions of the Department. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

(i) formulating, implementing and reviewing records and archives policies,

strategies and programmes;

(ii) implementing the Public Archives and Documentation Service Act, (Cap.19) and

Record Disposal Act, (Cap.14);

(iii) ensuring sustainability of proper housing, control and preservation of all public

records and archives;

(iv) providing advice to public offices on the development of effective records and

archives management systems and procedures;

(v) coordinating national documentation and information retrieval services;

(vi) managing records classification schemes and retention/disposal schedules; and

(vii) ensuring repatriation of migrated archives.

DIRECTOR OF CULTURE – ONE (1) POST - V/NO. 87/2015

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.120,270 – Ksh.180,660 p.m. (Job Group ‘S’)


(i) served for a minimum period of eighteen (18) years in the public service, three (3)

of which should have been at the grade of Senior Assistant Director, Culture, Job

Group ‘Q’ and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the public

service; service.

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Cultural Studies,

Anthropology, Sociology, History, Philosophy, Archeology, Creative Arts, Theatre

Arts, Music, Fine Arts, Kiswahili, Literary Studies, Political Science, Psychology,

Indigenous Languages or any other relevant field from a university recognized in

Kenya;

(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Cultural Studies,

Anthropology, Sociology, History, Philosophy, Archeology, Creative Arts, Theatre

Arts, Music, Fine Arts, Literature, Theatre and Film Studies, Kiswahili, Literary

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Studies, Linguistics (African Languages), Political Science, Psychology,

International Relations, Cultural Tourism or any other relevant field from a



(v) a clear understanding of the National Development Goals; the Kenya Vision 2030

and the role of culture in the achievement of same; and

(vi) demonstrated leadership, administrative and professional competence in work

performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies,

objectives and ability to relate them to the cultural function.


An officer at this level will be responsible to the Principal Secretary for the effective

leadership and administration of the Department of Culture. Specific duties and


(i) formulating, implementing and reviewing cultural policies, strategies and

programmes;

(ii) implementing bilateral and multilateral cultural matters and local, regional and

international cultural exchange programmes including preparation of cultural

cooperation agreements;

(iii) establishing and managing community cultural centres, art galleries and research

institutes;

(iv) empowering cultural practitioners through preparation of proposals to

development partners;

(v) identifying and recommending outstanding cultural personalities for awards and

honors as national heroes and heroines;

(vi) ensuring ratification and domestication of cultural conventions in liaison with

Attorney General’s office;

(vii) participating in East African Community (EAC), African Union (AU), United

Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) meetings

and other cultural meetings.

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DIRECTOR, LIBRARY SERVICES – ONE (1) POST - V/NO. 88/2015 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.120,270 – Ksh.180,660 p.m. (Job Group ‘S’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: (i) at least eighteen (18) years cumulative service, three (3) of which should have

been at the level of Senior Assistant Director, Library Services, Job Group ‘Q’ or in

a comparable and relevant position in the public service;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in Library Studies/Library and Information Science from a


OR

a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines with Library option:

Education, Information Science, Information Studies, Science Technology in

Information Science from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Education in Library Science,

Library and Information Science, Philosophy in Library and Information Science,

Science in Library and Information Studies or Information Science in Library and

Information Studies from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iv) attended a Strategic Leadership Development Course in a recognized institution;

(v) a clear understanding of the National Development Goals, Vision 2030, emerging

trends and techniques and the ability to translate them to the library function; and

(vi) demonstrated a high degree of leadership and professional competence in the

management of library information services function.


An officer at this level will be responsible to the Secretary, National Documentary

Services for providing leadership to the library department. Specific duties and


(i) formulating, implementing and reviewing the library information policies,

legislation, rules, standards and regulations;

(ii) undertaking research in library and information service and developing

programmes and activities to promote library and information service and reading

culture;

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(iii) ensuring that library and information services are in conformity with international

standards, procedures and norms;

(iv) advising Ministries/State Departments on all matters pertaining to management of

library information services;

(v) facilitating innovation and review of library information services and products;

and

(vi) managing financial, human and other resources in the department.

VACANCY IN THE MINISTRY OF EAST AFRICAN AFFAIRS, COMMERCE AND TOURISM DIRECTOR OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES – ONE (1) POST - V/NO. 89/2015

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.120,270 – Ksh.180,660 p.m. (Job Group ‘S’)


(i) served in the grade of Deputy Director of Weights and Measures, Job Group ‘R’ or

in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of three (3) years in

the Public Service ;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Physics, Mathematics,

Law, Legal Metrology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Information

Communication Technology, Instrumentation, Engineering

(Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics), Micro-processors or any other relevant field


(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Instrumentation, Computer

Science, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Engineering (Mechanical/ Electrical/

Electronics), Micro-Processors, Business Administration or any other equivalent


(iv) advanced certificate offered by the Institute of Trade Standards Administration

(Kenya);

(v) certificate of membership of the Institute of Trade Standards Administration

(Kenya);

(vi) attended a Strategic Leadership Development course in a recognized institution;

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(vii) demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and leadership capability

required for effective planning, organization and administration of weights and

measures function;

(viii) a clear understanding of the National Development Goals, Vision 2030 and the

ability to relate them to weights and measures function; and

(ix) a thorough understanding of national goals, policies and development objectives

and the ability to translate them into weights and measures policies.


An officer at this level will be responsible to the Principal Secretary for the overall

management and administration of Weights and Measures services. Specific duties and


(i) formulating, implementation and reviewing policies relating to weights and

measures;

(ii) implementing programmes relating to consumer protection and weighing and

measuring equipment used in connection with trade, human and animal health,

safety and the protection of environment;

(iii) undertaking acquisition, custody and maintaining Kenya Primary Standards and

Kenya Primary Reference Standards;

(iv) approving new patterns of weighing and measuring equipment;

(v) reviewing the existing legislation and procedures in liaison with national, regional

and international bodies/institutions and other stakeholders on matters relating

to legal metrology; and

(vi) advising and interpreting issues relating to the Weights and Measures Act (Cap

513), the Trade Descriptions Act (Cap 505) and the subsidiary legislations made

under them.

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DIRECTOR, REGIONAL INTERGRATION (SOCIAL AFFAIRS) – ONE (1) POST V/NO. 90/2015 Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.120,270 – 180,660 p.m - (Job Group ‘S’)


(i) served in the grade of Deputy Director, Regional Integration Job Group ‘R’ for a

minimum period of three years in the public service;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines;- Economics/Statistics,

Engineering, Agriculture, Education, Forestry, Wildlife Management,

Meteorology, Geo-Science, Government/Political Science, Commerce, Marketing,

Entrepreneurship, Sociology, Public/Business Administration, International

Relations/Studies, Sports Science, Development Studies, Peace and Conflict

Studies, Gender Studies, Anthropology, Environmental Studies or Tourism from a


(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following fields: Economics/Statistics, Engineering,

Agriculture, Government/Political Science, Public Policy, Public Sector

Management, Commerce, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Industrial Strategy and

Trade Policy, International Trade, Sociology, Human Resource management,

Public/Business Administration, Education, International Relations/Studies, Sport

Science, Development Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, Gender and

Development Studies, Anthropology, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Wildlife

Management, Meteorology, Hydrology or Geo-Sciences from a university



(v) a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, and Kenya Vision 2030 and

the ability to relate them to proper management of the regional integration

function; and

(vi) demonstrated leadership and professional competence in work performance and

results.

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Duties and Responsibilities An officer at this level will be responsible to the Integration Secretary for effective

management and administration of the Social Affairs Directorate. Specific duties and


(i) formulating, implementing and reviewing strategies, policies and programmes

relating to regional integration;

(ii) interpreting and advising on matters relating to the implementation of regional

integration treaties, protocols, agreements and conventions;

(iii) preparation and dissemination of information on regional integration;

(iv) implementation of recommendations on analytical background papers, country

profiles, reports on regional integration;

(v) coordinating the implementation of decision of bilateral and regional meetings;

and

(vi) promoting public and private sector partnership in regional integration.

SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, REGIONAL INTEGRATION – TWO (2) POSTS V/NO. 91/2015 Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.89,748 p.m – 120,270 p.m - (Job Group ‘Q’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: (i) served in the grade of Assistant Director, Regional Integration for a minimum

period of three (3) years in the public service;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: - Economics/Statistics,

Engineering, Agriculture, Education, Forestry, Wildlife Management,

Meteorology, Geo-Sciences, Government/Political Science, Commerce, Marketing,

Entrepreneurship, Sociology, public/Business Administration, international

Relations/Studies, Sports Science, Development Studies, Anthropology,

Environmental Studies or Tourism from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following fields: - Economics/Statistics,

Engineering, Agriculture, Government/Political Science, Public Policy, Public

Sector Management, Commerce, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Industrial Strategy

and Trade Policy, international Trade, Sociology, Human Resource Management,

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Public/Business Administration, Education, International Relations/Studies,

Sports Science, Development Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, Gender and

Development Studies, Anthropology, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Wildlife

Management, Meteorology, Hydrology or, Geo-Sciences from a university



and

(v) demonstrated administrative and professional competence as reflected in work

performance and results.


The Senior Assistant Director, Regional Integration will be responsible to the Deputy

Director, Regional integration for coordination of the day to day activities of the Section.


(i) implementing and reviewing strategies, policies and programmes relating to

regional integration;

(ii) collaborating with stakeholders to address regional integration issues;

(iii) making recommendations on analytical background papers, country profiles and

reports on regional integration and cooperation matters;

(iv) undertaking research studies on regional integration;

(v) validating information, educational and communication (IEC) material on

regional integration;

(vi) promoting public and private sector partnership in regional integration and

cooperation; and

(vii) conducting advocacy, image building and publicity campaigns on regional

integration.

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DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL TRADE – ONE (1) POST – V/NO. 92/2015

Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.120,270 - 180,660 p.m - Job Group ‘S’


(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Deputy Director,

Internal Trade in the public service;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Marketing,

Business Administration, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics,

International Trade, International Business, International Relations or its

equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya.

(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Marketing,

Business Administration, Business Management, Business and Information

Technology, Entrepreneurship, Trade Law, Economics or International Trade,

International Business or International Relations from a university recognized in

Kenya;

(iv) attended a Strategic Leadership Development course in a recognized institution; a

(v) a thorough understanding of national goals, policies and development objective

and the ability to translate them into trade development; and

(vi) demonstrated administrative and professional competence as reflected in work

performance and results


An officer at this level will be responsible to the Principal Secretary for the overall

management and administration of the Internal Trade Department. Specific Duties and


(i) formulation, implementing and reviewing internal trade strategies policies and

programmes;

(ii) facilitating the growth, development and graduation of Micro, Small and Medium

Enterprises (MSMEs);

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(iii) assessing the impact of regional and multi-lateral trade policies on trade and

investment activities;

(iv) analyzing trade policy and the impact of regulatory instruments on the business

environment;

(v) undertaking research and market intelligence for domestic trade development;

(vi) coordinating activities of public-private sector partnership for trade development;

(vii) overseeing formalization of value chain to increase efficiency by promoting the

development of wholesale hubs, wholesale market and tier I retail markets, and

the management of joint Loan Board (JLB) scheme; and

(viii) undertaking financial and asset management issues of the Department.

VACANCIES IN THE NATIONAL TREASURY DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PENSIONS - ONE (1) POST – V/NO. 93/2015 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.109,089 – Ksh.144,928p.m - (Job Group ‘R’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

(i) served in the grade of Senior Assistant Director of Pensions, Job Group ‘Q’ for a

minimum period of three (3) years or in a comparable and relevant position in the

public service;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Commerce,

Insurance, Business Administration, Human Resource Management or a related


(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Commerce, Pensions,

Human Resource Management, Risk Management, Business Administration or

any other relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iv) attended a Strategic Leadership Development Course in a recognized Institution;

(v) been conversant with interpretation of Pensions Laws;


Millennium Development Goals, emerging trends and techniques and the ability

to translate them to the pensions function; and

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(vii) demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, leadership capabilities

and initiative in the general organization of the investment function.

Duties and Responsibilities:

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Senior Deputy Director of Pensions for

monitoring and co-ordination of services between the field officers in the Ministry/State

Department/County and the Pensions Department. Specific duties and responsibilities

include:

(i) implementing and reviewing pensions policies;

(ii) undertaking pension assessment;

(iii) approving specified statutory awards;

(iv) undertaking research on matters relating to pensions in public and private sector;

and

(v) providing technical advice on all assessment of pensions and gratuity awards.

INTERNAL AUDITOR-GENERAL – ONE (1) POST - V/NO. 94/2015 Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.152,060 – 302,980p.m (Job Group ‘T’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: (i) served for a cumulative period of twenty (20) years, three (3) of which must have

been be at the grade of Deputy Internal Auditor-General, Job Group ‘R’ and above

or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service;

(ii) a Masters degree in Auditing or Business Administration (MBA) with any

relevant option or a comparable qualification from a university recognized in

Kenya;

(iii) been registered with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Institute of Certified

Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK);


(v) a broad experience and knowledge of the country’s Public Sector Financial

Management, Policies and goals;

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Millennium Development Goals, emerging trends and techniques and the ability

to translate them to the audit function; and

(vii) demonstrated a wide leadership capability and high degree of professional

competence in managing the audit function.

Duties and Responsibilities An officer at this level will be responsible to the Principal Secretary for providing

strategic leadership in the administration of Internal Audit Services in the civil service.

Specific duties and responsibility include:

(i) formulating, implementing and reviewing internal audit policies, strategies and

programmes;

(ii) developing and issuing internal audit manual and guidelines;

(iii) appraising the economy and providing appropriate advice;

(iv) ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in the management of finances and other

resources in the civil service;

(v) ensuring that operations of internal audit function are in conformity to the

recognized international audit standards; and

(vi) providing advice to the Accounting Officers in Ministries/State Departments on

matters related to functions, funding and recommendations of audit committees.

SENIOR DEPUTY ACCOUNTANT GENERAL – FIVE (5) POSTS - V/NO. 95/2015 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.120,270 p.m. – Ksh.180,660 p.m. (JG ‘S’ ) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: (i) served for a cumulative period of eighteen (18) years in accounting, audit or

finance field, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Job Group ‘Q’ and

above or in a comparable position the Public Service;

(ii) a Masters degree in any of the following fields: Commerce, Accounting, Business

Administration, Finance, or a comparable qualification from a university


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(iii) passed part III of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination or equivalent

qualification from a recognized institution;

(iv) been registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya

(ICPAK) and Registration of Accountants Board (RAB);

(v) attended a Strategic Leadership Development Course in a recognized Institution;

(vi) a clear understanding of the National Development Goals, Vision 2030 emerging

trends and techniques and the ability to translate them to the audit function; and


Duties and Responsibilities An officer at this level will be responsible to the Internal Auditor General for

coordinating the activities of all the divisions in the Accountant General’s office. Specific


(i) formulating, implementing and reviewing accounting policies;

(ii) ensuring periodic reviews of accounting standards and procedures are carried out;

(iii) enforcing compliance with the accounting standards and procedures by the

accounting units; and

(iv) ensuring compilation of the final Treasury Memorandum and submission to the

Accountant General.

SENIOR ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT GENERAL - THREE (3) POSTS - V/NO. 96/2015 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.89,748 p.m. – Ksh.120,270 p.m. (JG ‘Q’ ) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: (i) served for a cumulative period of fifteen (15) years in accounting, Audit or

Finance field, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Job Group ‘N’

and above or in a comparable position the Public Service;

(ii) a Masters degree in any of the following fields: Commerce, Accounting, Business

Administration, Finance, or a comparable qualification from a university


(iii) passed part III of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination or comparable

qualifications from a recognized institution;

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(iv) been registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya

(ICPAK) and Registration of Accountants Board (RAB);

(v) attended a Strategic Leadership Development Course in a recognized Institution;

(vi) a clear understanding of the National Development Goals, Vision 2030 emerging

trends and techniques and the ability to translate them to the accounting function;

and


Duties and Responsibilities An officer at this level may be deployed at the Accountant General’s office, in an

Accounting Unit, or in a Provincial District Treasury.

In the Accountant General’s Office, specific duties and responsibilities include;

(i) implementing and reviewing accounting policies, strategies and programmes;

(ii) preparing reports on outstanding audit reports of Ministries under the office for

follow-up;

(ii) undertaking periodic review of accounting systems and recommending necessary

changes,

(iii) ensuring asset registers are maintained by the Ministries under their divisions;

(v) compiling reports on non compliance by Accounting Units with standards and

other financial regulations;

(vi) attending Parliamentary Accounts Committee hearings and implementing status

matrix reports on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC); and

(vii) compiling Treasury Memorandum.

As Head of an Accounting Unit, duties and responsibilities include; (i) ensuring proper interpretation and implementation of financial regulations and

procedures, treasury circulars, letters and instructions;

(ii) providing advisory services to the Accounting Officer and other stakeholders on

all financial and accounting matters in an accounting unit;

(iii) developing supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance

internal controls established through normal Treasury regulations and procedures;

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(iv) participating and advising all Ministerial Committees especially tender, planning,

audit and training;

(v) maintaining an inventory on all bank accounts in the Accounting Unit and their

approved signatories;

(vi) ensuring all statutory reports are prepared as per required law; and

(vii) maintenance of all Government Assets and records in the accounting unit.

In the Provincial District Treasury, duties and responsibilities include;

(i) providing advice on all financial and accounting matters;

(ii) advising Tender Committees, District Executive Committees, District

Development Committees;

(iii) interpreting and implementing financial regulations and procedures, Treasury

circulars, letters and instructions;

(iv) ensuring expenditure is within authorized allocations;

(v) developing supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance

internal controls established through normal Treasury regulations and procedures;

(vi) providing quality and timely accounting services in the county by maintaining

accurate accounting bank reconciliations, cash flow statements and analysis of

deposits;

(vii) ensuring safe custody of government assets and records; and

(viii) submission of a monthly check list confirming compliance of preparation and

submission of management and statutory reports to the Accountant General and

respective Ministries/State Departments.

DIRECTOR, DEBT MANAGEMENT – ONE (1) POST - V/NO. 97/2015 Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.152,060 – 302,980p.m (Job Group ‘T’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: (i) served for a cumulative period of twenty (20) years, three (3) of which should

have been at the grade of Deputy Director of Debt Management, job Group ‘R’ and

above or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service; and

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(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Accounting, Business

Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or any other relevant field from a


(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following fields: - Economics, Accounting, Business

Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or any other relevant field from a




trends and techniques and the ability to translate them to the debt management

function; and

(vi) demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and leadership capability

in work performance.

Duties and Responsibilities An officer at this level will be responsible to the Principal Secretary for execution of

Operational Debt Management (ODM) functions for the Government. Specific duties

and responsibility include:

(i) formulating, implementing and reviewing debt policies, debt Management

Strategies and Operational Benchmarks;

(ii) advising on policy matters and technical and professional issues pertaining to

debt management and establishing a clear medium term debt management

strategy;

(iii) ensuring amendments and enforcement of the Public Debt Management Laws;

(iv) determining and delivering on key public debt management performance

indicators and effective management of the national debt portfolio; and

(v) establishing accountable and transparent framework for sustainable public debt

management.

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR, INVESTMENT - ONE (1) POST – V/NO.98/2015 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.109,089 – Ksh.144,928 p.m - (Job Group ‘R’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:- (i) served in the grade of Senior Assistant Director, Investment, , Job Group ‘Q’ for a

minimum period of three (3) years in the Public Service;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Finance, Accounting,

Business Administration, Mathematics and Statistics from a university recognized

in Kenya;

(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Finance, Accounting,

Business Administration, Mathematics or Statistics from a university recognized in

Kenya;



trends and techniques and the ability to translate them to the investment function;

and

(vi) demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, leadership capabilities


Duties and Responsibilities:- An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director, Investment for the general

administration and management of the division. Specific duties and responsibilities

include:

(i) implementing and reviewing investment policies;

(ii) coordinating approval of State Corporations annual budgets,

(iii) preparing the corporate plans;

(iv) implementing divesture and privatization programmes;

(v) providing advice on debt restructuring;

(vi) preparing response to audit queries; and

(vii) facilitating Public Investment Committee (PIC) matters.

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SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, INVESTMENT -ONE (1) POST – V/NO. 99/2015 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.89,748 – Ksh.120,270p.m - (Job Group ‘(Q’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

(i) served in the grade of Assistant Director, Investment, Job Group ‘P’ for a

minimum period of three (3) years in the Public Service;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Finance, Accounting,

Business Administration, Mathematics and Statistics from a university recognized

in Kenya;

(iii) Masters degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Finance, Accounting,

Business Administration, Mathematics or Statistics from a university recognized in

Kenya;



trends and techniques and the ability to translate them to the investment function;

and

(vi) demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, leadership capabilities


Duties and Responsibilities:-

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Deputy Director, Investments for the

general administration and management of the unit. Specific duties and responsibilities

include:

(i) implementing and reviewing investment policies;

(ii) coordinating in preparation and implementation of State Corporations strategic

plans;

(iii) developing financial guidelines covering the operations of the State Corporations;

(iv) appraising State Corporation programmes and capital projects;

(v) coordinating all matters pertaining to the Public Enterprise debts;

(vi) drawing up of on-lending agreement for State Corporations;

(vii) formulating proposals for reforms of Government Investments; and

(viii) monitoring State Corporations performance and implementation of Public

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Investment Committee recommendations.

VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION)

DIRECTOR GENERAL OF EDUCATION – ONE (1) POST - V/NO. 100/2015

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.152,060 – Ksh.302,980 p.m. (Job Group ‘T’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: (i) served in the grade of Director, Education, Job Group ‘S’, for a minimum period of

three (3) years or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service;

(ii) a Bachelor of Education degree from a university recognized in Kenya;

OR

a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree with Education from a University recognized

in Kenya;

OR

a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree from a university recognized in Kenya and a

Postgraduate Diploma in Education from a recognized institution;

(iii) a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Arts, Science,

Business Administration or a comparable qualification from a university




trends and techniques and the ability to translate them to the education

management function; and

(vi) demonstrated a wide leadership capability and high degree of professional

competence in education management.

Duties and Responsibilities An officer at this level will be the technical head of the Ministry of Education. He/She

will be responsible to the Principal Secretary, State Department of Education for

providing leadership in the department and advising on all professional matters in

education. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

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(i) formulating, implementing and reviewing education policies and strategies;

(ii) coordinating the functions of Directorates, Semi-Autonomous Government

Agencies (SAGAs) and Commissions;

(iii) promoting and developing quality standards in education, training and research;

(iv) liaising with the Teachers Service Commission on matters of teacher management;

(v) initiating implementation of new, comparative and alternative learning approaches;

(vi) leading the design, production, dissemination, implementation, evaluation and

review of curriculum and instructional materials;

(vii) overseeing the implementation of ICT4E programme; and

(viii) chairing the HRM Committee responsible for the management and deployment of

field officers to the County and Sub-County level.

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION – TWO (2) POSTS - V/NO. 101/2015 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.120,270 – Ksh.180,660 p.m. (Job Group ‘S’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

(i) a cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years in the field of education, three (3)

of which should have been in the grade of Senior Assistant Director of Education,

Job Group ‘Q’;


OR

a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree with Education from a University recognized in

Kenya;

OR







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trends and techniques and the ability to translate them to the education

management function; and

(vi) demonstrated a high degree of professional competence in work performance.


An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director General of Education for

providing leadership in the department. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

(i) formulating, implementing and reviewing education policies and strategies;

(ii) initiating and conducting research in the education sector;

(iii) formulating, implementing and reviewing policies on the administration of

national examinations;

(iv) developing and implementation of Information Communication Technology

integration in education;

(v) facilitating quality assurance and standards of education programs and projects;

(vi) overseeing registration and deregistration of educational institutions;

(vii) initiating and coordinating capacity building of education managers, committees

and boards;

(viii) promoting partnership with stakeholders locally, regionally and globally; and

(ix) promoting environmental sustainability, indigenous languages and all forms of

national and cultural expressions.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION – FIFTY THREE (53) POSTS - V/NO. 102/2015 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.109,089 – Ksh.144,928 p.m. (Job Group ‘R’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: (i) a cumulative service of fifteen (15) years in the field of education, three (3) of

which should have been in the grade of Assistant Director of Education, Job

Group ‘P’;


OR

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a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree with Education from a university recognized

in Kenya;

OR

a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in from a university recognized in Kenya and

a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from a recognized institution;

(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Arts, Science,

Business Administration in a management related field from a university




trends and techniques and the ability to translate them to the education management

function; and

(vi) demonstrated a high degree of professional competence in work performance and

results.


An officer at this level will be deployed at the Ministry Headquarters as Head of Section

or to the County as County Director of Education.

Duties and responsible at the Ministry Headquarters will include:

(i) implementing and reviewing education, policies and strategies;

(ii) overseeing development and implementation of curriculum;

(iii) initiating and conducting research in the education sector;

(iv) managing teacher education programs;

(v) facilitating the administration of national examinations;

(vi) facilitating quality assurance and standards of education programs and projects

and implementing of recommendations;

(vii) coordinating the registration and deregistration of educational institutions; and

(viii) developing and implementation of ICT integration in education;

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Duties and responsible at the County will include:

(i) articulating and overseeing the implementation of policies, guidelines, plans and

strategies on education;

(ii) promoting and managing primary education, secondary and tertiary education;

(iii) providing secretariat services to the County Education Board;

(iv) supervising management and governance of education and training institutions in

the county;

(v) coordinating accreditation, quality assurance and registration of training

institutions;

(vi) managing linkages between the County and National Government on all matters

of education, science and technology;

(vii) coordinating nations exams, school audits, and co-curricular activities.

SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION – FOURTEEN (14) POSTS - V/NO. 103/2015 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.89,748 – Ksh.120,270 p.m. (Job Group ‘Q’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director

of Education, Job Group ‘P’ in the Public Service;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in Education from a university recognized in Kenya;

OR

a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree with Education from a University recognized in

Kenya;

OR







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trends and techniques and the ability to translate them to the education management

function; and


results.


An officer at this level will be responsible to the Deputy Director of Education. Specific


(i) implementing and reviewing education policies and strategies;

(ii) managing teacher education;

(iii) undertaking research in education;

(iv) developing strategic interventions for emerging issues affecting education;

(v) preparing and implementing proposals for promoting development and use of

indigenous languages and all forms of national and cultural expressions;

(vi) coordinating management of national examinations;

(vii) managing the auditing of financial resources; and

(viii) preparing reports on the registering and deregistering of educational institutions.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, QUALITY ASSURANCE AND STANDARDS – ONE (1) POST - V/NO. 104/2015 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.109,089 – Ksh.144,928 p.m. (Job Group ‘R’)


(i) served in the grade of Senior Assistant Director of Quality Assurance and

Standards, Job Group ‘Q’, for a minimum period of three (3) years in the Public

Service;


OR

Bachelor of Arts or Science degree with Education from a university recognized in

Kenya;

OR

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Special Needs Education, Information Technology, Business Administration in a

management related discipline, Early Child Development Education, Public

policy, Psychology of education and Guidance and Counseling from a university




trends and techniques and the ability to translate them to the function of quality

assurance and standards in education; and


results.


An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director, Quality Assurance and

Standards for providing strategic direction in the department. Specific duties and


(i) implementing and reviewing policies relating to quality assurance and standards

of education;

(ii) undertaking research in curriculum development;

(iii) developing and coordinating the implementation of curriculum;

(iv) providing advice, guidance and counseling services to educational institutions;

(v) organizing and coordinating co-curricular activities;

(vi) keeping up to date financial records of the directorate; and

(vii) vetting of foreign teachers.

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SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, QUALITY ASSURANCE AND STANDARDS –

FOUR (4) POSTS - V/NO. 105/2015



(i) served in the grade of Assistant Director of Quality Assurance and Standards Job

Group ‘P’ for a minimum period of three (3) years in the Public Service;

(ii) a Bachelor of Education degree in from a university recognized ;

OR



OR

Bachelor of Arts or Science degree with Education from a university recognized in

Kenya;


Special Needs Education, Information Technology, Business Administration in a

management related discipline, Early Child Development Education, Public

policy, Psychology of education and Guidance and Counseling from a recognized

university;



trends and techniques and the ability to translate them to the function of quality

assurance and standards in education; and


results.


An officer at this level will be responsible to the Deputy Director, Quality Assurance and

Standards. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

(i) implementing and reviewing policies relating to quality assurance and standards

of education;

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(ii) monitoring and evaluating Quality Assurance and Standards Programmes;

(iii) undertaking Standards Assessment and Evaluation Programmes;

(iv) establishing, maintaining and improving Education Standards in educational and

training institutions;

(v) coordinating school-based subject content mastery and pedagogical skills

upgrading programmes in education and training institutions;

(vi) processing of Standards Assessment reports and Curriculum Based Establishment

(CBE); and

(vii) determining Educational Quality Index.

DIRECTOR, ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION – ONE (1) POST - V/NO.

106/2015

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.120, 270 – Ksh.180,660 p.m. (Job Group ‘S’)


(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Deputy Director of

Adult and continuing Education, Job Group ‘R’ in the Public Service;


OR

a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree with Education from a university recognized

in Kenya;

OR








trends and techniques and the ability to translate them to the adult education

function; and

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results.


An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director General of Education for

providing leadership and strategic direction in the department. Specific duties and


(i) formulating, implementing and reviewing policies relating to adult and continuing

education;

(ii) developing of regulatory frameworks and standards;

(iii) undertaking research and innovation in Adult and Continuing Education;

(iv) promoting Adult and Continuing Education (ACE) programmes and projects;

(v) promoting community education and empowerment programmes and special

programmes for adults and youth;

(vi) facilitating the development and review of curricular for ACE in liaison with the

Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development;

(vii) coordinating the creation and maintenance of a Management Information System

(MIS) on ACE; and

(viii) establishing and maintaining partnerships and collaboration with local and

international agencies for the promotion of ACE activities.

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ONE (1) POST - V/NO. 107/2015



(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director

of Adult and continuing Education, Job Group ‘P’;


OR

a Bachelors of Arts or Science degree with Education from a university recognized

in Kenya;

OR

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a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree form a university recognized in Kenya and a







trends and techniques and the ability to translate them to the adult education

function; and


results.


An officer at this level will be responsible to the Deputy Director, Adult and Continuing

Education. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

(i) formulating, implementing and reviewing policies and guidelines relating to

continuing education;

(ii) developing, reviewing and producing adult education materials in liaison with

relevant stakeholders and providers;

(iii) coordinating the assessment and evaluation of Adult and Continuing Education

(ACE) programmes and projects;

(iv) undertaking resource mobilization for ACE programmes;

(v) recommending project proposals in support of ACE programmes; and

(vi) monitoring, implementation and evaluating the impact of the programmes,

policies and procedures.

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VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL AND DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE STATE COUNSEL II – FIFTY (50) POSTS - V/NO. 108/2015 Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.35,910 – 45,880 p.m (SLG I/Job Group ‘L‘) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: (i) a Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB) from a university recognized in Kenya;

(ii) a post Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies from Kenya School of law; and

(iii) been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under

the guidance of a senior officer. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

(i) undertaking research on assigned legal issues; and

(ii) collecting and collating research data.

VACANCY IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIRECTOR CLIMATE CHANGE – ONE (1) POST – V/NO. 109/2015 Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.120,270 – 180,660 p.m - (Job Group ‘S’ For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

(i) served for at least eight (8) years in a field related to environment and climate

change or equivalent in the public service three (3) of which must have been at a

senior management level, Job Group ‘Q’ and at least two (2) years specific

experience on climate change issues;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following: Climate Change, Environmental

studies, Natural Resource Sciences, Meteorology or related field;

(iii) a Masters Degree from a recognized university in any of the following areas:

Climate Change, Environmental studies, Natural Resource Sciences, Meteorology

or related fields.

(iv) attended a strategic Leadership Development Course in a recognized institution;

(v) a track record of a team work, leadership, good knowledge of international,

government policies and regulations relating to climate change;

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(vi) understanding of national, regional and international climate change and related

environmental issues.

NOTE: possession of a Doctorate Degree in any of the following areas: Climate

Change, Environmental studies, Natural Resource Sciences, Meteorology or

related fields will be an added advantage.


The duties of the Director Climate Change will include the following:

(i) advising the Principal Secretary on all matters related to climate change;

(ii) coordinating the secretariat strategic plans, performance targets and standards;

Staff and institutional capacity development;

(iii) coordinating all climate change activities, programmes and projects in the different

sectors;

(iv) coordinating all international climate change engagements and implementation;

(v) overseeing mainstreaming of climate change into the national planning process

and ministries budget preparation and Implementation;

(vi) resource mobilization for climate change adaptation and mitigation activities

DEPUTY DIRECTOR CLIMATE CHANGE NEGOTIATIONS AND FINANCE ONE (1) POST – V/NO. 110/2015

Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.109,089 – 144,928 p.m - (Job Group ‘R’ For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

(i) served for at least six (6) years in a field related to environment and climate change

or equivalent in the public service three (3) of which must have been at a senior

management, Job Group ‘P’;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in the following disciplines: Environmental Law,

Environmental Science, Environmental Planning and Management, Meteorology,

and Natural Resource Sciences and related fields;

(iii) a Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Science

Environmental Law, Environmental Planning and Management, Meteorology, and

Natural Resource Sciences and related fields;


(v) knowledge of international, government policies and regulations relating to

climate change;

(vi) understanding of climate change negotiations and financial mechanism; and

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NOTE: Experience in Climate Change negotiations for a period of at least two (2) years

will be an added advantage.


Specific duties and Responsibility include

(i) ensuring effective national preparation, participation and representation at the

Conference of the Parties (COPs) to the UNFCCC including national inputs into

the UNFCCC(United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change)

obligations and submissions as may be required;

(ii) providing advice on policy issues relating to international climate negotiations;

(iii) participating in regional, sub-regional and stakeholder groups/constituencies

process in formulating common positions and fronts in climate change

negotiations and as well as climate change finance meetings;

(iv) planning and operationalizing capacity building for national negotiators;

(v) participating in preparation of the National Communication, and other

international reporting requirements;.

(vi) coordinating climate change finances issues and engage with the National

Treasury, private sector and civil society organizations on national climate finance

matters;

(vii) building capacity and sharing information on issues related to climate change

negotiations, finance and carbon trading.

SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR CLIMATE CHANGE NEGOTIATIONS AND FINANCE - ONE (1) POST – V/NO. 111/2015 Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 89,748 - 120,270 pm - (Job Group ‘Q’ For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

(i) served in the Public Service for at least five (5) years or equivalent in environment

or climate change related field, two (2) of which must be in a senior position, Job

Group ‘N’ in climate change or related field.

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(ii) a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Environmental Studies,

Meteorology, Natural Resource Sciences, Climate Change a related field;

(iii) a Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Studies,

Meteorology, Natural Resource Sciences, Climate Change or a related field;


(v) knowledge of international government policies and regulations relating to climate

change;

(vi) demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and

(vii) understanding on emerging issues on Environmental Sustainability, Climate

Change and related financing mechanisms.

NOTE: experience in Climate Change negotiations will have an added advantage;


The Senior Assistant Director Climate Change Negotiations and Finance will be

responsible to the Deputy Director, Climate Change Negotiations and Finance. Specific

duties and responsibilities will include:

(i) convening and coordinating inter-ministerial National Climate Change Activities

Coordinating Committee (NCCACC) in preparing for negotiations;

(ii) undertaking capacity building and reporting back to stakeholders on the

outcomes of international conferences;

(iii) advising on alignment of Kenyan position with other international stakeholder;

(iv) implementing relevant joint work programmes pertaining to climate change in

other Conventions;

(v) participating in preparation and submission of National Communications, and

other international reporting requirements; and

(vi) coordinating climate change finance issues and engaging with the National

Treasury and other stakeholders.

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR CLIMATE CHANGE INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT ONE (1) POST – V/NO. 112/2015 Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.109,089 – 144,928 p.m - (Job Group ‘R’ For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

(i) served in the public service in a field related to environment and climate change

for at least six (6) years or equivalent, three (3) of which must have been at senior

position, Job Group ‘P’;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Science,

Environmental Law, Environmental Planning and Management, Meteorology,

and Natural Resource Sciences and related fields;

(iii) a Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Science

Environmental Law, Environmental Planning and Management, Meteorology, and

Natural Resource Sciences and related fields;


(v) shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and

(vi) understanding of national, regional and international emerging polic and

knowledge management issues on Environmental Sustainability and Climate

Change.

NOTE: experience in Climate Change knowledge management for a period of at least

two (2) years will be an added advantage.


Specific duties and Responsibility include:

(i) developing and disseminating national climate change communication, outreach

and public education strategy;

(ii) liaising with the relevant sectors and other climate change stakeholders;

(iii) custodian of the national climate change information and knowledge management

system;

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(iv) tracking Climate change actions, trends, impacts and implications at the national

and county level;

(v) capacity building and awareness creation for institutions and stakeholders on

climate change;

(vi) compilation and documentation of the national Climate Change Secretariat’s

reports; and

(vii) preparation of National Communications and other international and national

reporting requirements.

SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, CLIMATE CHANGE INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT - ONE (1) POST – V/NO. 113/2015 Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 89,748 - 120,270 pm - (Job Group ‘Q’ For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:


or climate change related field, two (2) of which must be in a senior, Job Group ‘N’

position.

(ii) a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Studies,


(iii) a Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Studies,



(v) knowledge of international government policies and regulations relating to climate

change;

(vi) demonstrate merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and

(vii) understanding on emerging issues on Environmental Sustainability, Climate

Change and related financing mechanisms.

NOTE: experience in Climate Change information and knowledge management will be

an added advantage;

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(i) implementing and reviewing national climate change communication, outreach

and public education strategies;

(ii) managing national climate change information and knowledge;

(iii) tracking Climate change actions, trends, impacts and implications at the national

and county level;

(iv) undertaking capacity building and creating awareness for institutions and

stakeholders on climate change;

(v) compiling and documenting Climate Change reports; and

(vi) preparing national communications and other international and national reporting

requirements.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION - ONE (1) POST – V/NO. 114/2015 Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.109,089-144,928 - (Job Group ‘R’ For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

(i) served in the Public Service for at least six (6) years or equivalent, three (3) of

which must be at senior level position, Job Group ‘P’ in climate change or a related

field;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following: Climate Change, Environmental

studies, Natural Resource Sciences, Meteorology or related fields;

(iii) a Masters Degree in climate change; Meteorology, Environmental Studies Natural

Resource Sciences; or related fields;


(v) demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

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(vi) knowledge of international and government policies and regulations relating to

climate change; and

(vii) understanding of emerging adaptation issues, challenges and opportunities.

NOTE: experience in climate change adaptation projects in the public sector for two (2)

years will be an added advantage;



(i) planning and implementation of adaptation projects, programmes and activities

across various sectors;

(ii) preparing guidelines on National and County adaptation planning and

implementation;

(iii) coordinating technology development and transfer, and research required for

adaptation across the different sectors;

(iv) spearheading development of bankable adaptation projects proposals for domestic

and international funding;

(v) monitoring and evaluating adaptation programmes and actions;

(vi) mainstreaming climate change adaptation into national development planning

processes and

(vii) participating in the preparation and reporting in National Communications and

other international and national reporting requirements related to adaptation.

SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION - ONE (1) POST – V/NO. 115/2015 Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 89,748- 120,270 pm - (Job Group ‘Q’ For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:


or climate change related field, two (2) of which must be in a senior position, Job

Group ‘N’;

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(iv) knowledge of international government policies and regulations relating to

climate change;

(v) attended a Strategic Leadership Development Course in a recognized institution.

(vi) demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

(vii) understanding on emerging issues on Environmental Sustainability and

Climate Change adaptation.

NOTE: experience in Climate Change Adaptation will have an added advantage.


Specific duties and responsibility include:

(i) planning and implementing adaptation projects and programmes across various

sectors;

(ii) coordinating climate change technology development and transfer related to

adaptation;

(iii) undertaking research required for adaptation across the different sectors;

(iv) carrying out capacity building to various institutions and stakeholders on

adaptation and its indicators;

(v) monitor implementation and provide updates to the national adaptation benefits

and performance measurements;

(vi) mainstreaming climate change adaptation into national development planning

processes; and

(vii) participate in the preparation and reporting in National Communications and

other international and national reporting requirements related to adaptation.

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR, CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION - ONE (1) POST – V/NO. 116/2015

Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.109089 - 144,928 pm - (Job Group ‘R’


(i) served in the Public Service for at least six (6) years or equivalent, three (3 of which

must be at senior level, Job Group ‘P’ in climate change or a related field.

(ii) a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Meteorology,

Environmental and Natural Sciences or related fields;

(iii) a Masters Degree in Climate Change; Meteorology, Environmental and Natural

Resource Sciences or related fields;


(v) demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;

(vi) knowledge of international and government policies and regulations relating to

climate change; and

(vii) understanding of emerging mitigation issues, challenges and opportunities.

NOTE: experience in climate change mitigation projects in the public sector will be an

added advantage.



(i) planning and implementing mitigation projects, programmes and activities across

various sectors;

(ii) preparing guidelines on National and County mitigation planning and

implementation;

(iii) coordinating technology development and transfer, and research required for

mitigation across the different sectors;

(iv) spearheading development of bankable National Appropriate Mitigation Actions

(NAMAs) for domestic and international support;

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(v) liaising with the Designated National Authority (DNA) and other relevant

institutions including the REDD+ focal point, the National Treasury on matters

pertaining to carbon markets and emissions trading schemes;

(vi) monitoring and evaluation of mitigation programmes and actions;

(vii) mainstreaming climate change mitigation into national development planning

processes; and

(viii) participating in the preparation and reporting in National Communications and

other international and national reporting requirements related to mitigation.

SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION - ONE (1)

POST – V/NO. 117/2015

Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.89 - 120,270 pm - (Job Group ‘Q’ For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

(i) served for at least five (5) years or equivalent in environment or climate change

related field, two (2) of which must be in a senior position, Job Group ‘N’ in the

Public Service;





(iv) knowledge of international government policies and regulations relating to climate

change;

(v) attended a Strategic Leadership Development Course in a recognized institution;

(vi) understanding on emerging issues on Environmental Sustainability and Climate

Change mitigation; and

(vii) demonstrated shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and

results.

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NOTE: Experience in Climate change mitigation is an added advantage.



(i) planning and implementing mitigation projects and programmes across

various sectors;

(ii) providing capacity building to various institutions and stakeholders on National

Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) and Measurement, Reporting and

Verification (MRV);

(iii) coordinating climate change technology development and transfer related to

mitigation;

(iv) undertaking research required for mitigation across the different sectors;

(v) spearheading development of bankable National Appropriate Mitigation Actions

(NAMAs) for domestic and international support;

(vi) liaising with the Designated National Authority (DNA) and other relevant

Authorities including the Ministry of Finance on matters pertaining to carbon

markets and emissions trading schemes;

(vii) monitoring and evaluating mitigation programmes and actions;

(viii) work with the ministry responsible for planning and other stakeholders to

mainstream climate change mitigation into national development planning

processes; and

(ix) contributing to the preparation and reporting in National Communications and

other international and national reporting requirements related to mitigation.

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VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF DEVOLUTION AND PLANNING (DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC SERVICE MANAGEMENT)

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT

– TWENTY (20) POSTS – V/NO. V/NO. 118/2015

Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 109,089-144,928 p.m Job Group ‘R’


(i) served in the grade of Senior Assistant Director, Human Resource management

Development (Job Group ‘Q’) or equivalent position in the Civil Service for a

minimum period of three (3) years;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management,

Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Public

Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Education, Sociology,

Political Science/Government, Anthropology or equivalent qualification from a


(iii) a Masters degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resource

Development, Human Resource Planning, Industrial Relations, Education, Public

Administration, Business Administration, Counselling Psychology or any other

relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized university;

(iv) good standing as a current member of a relevant professional body;

(v) attended Management/Leadership Development Course from a recognized

institution.

(vi) demonstrated professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative

in the general organization and management of human resource management and


(vii) a thorough understanding of relevant legislation best practices and emerging

issues in Human Resource Management and Development; and


The Deputy Director, Human Resource Management and Development Services will be

responsible to the Director, Human Resource Management and Development Services for

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provision of strategic direction and leadership of the Human Resource Management and

Development function in a Ministry/State Department. Specific duties and

responsibilities at this level entail:-

(i) providing guidance on human resource management and development policy

matters to Ministries/State Department and Agencies;

(ii) innovating,designing, reviewing and implementing human resource management

and development strategies ,policies and guidelines;

(iii) introducing systems and management practices that facilitate efficient and

effective management of the human resource management and development

function;

(iv) developing terms and conditions of service for the Public Service and Semi-

Autonomous Government Agencies (SAGAs);

(v) proposing performance improvement strategies that are adaptive to the changing

environment and technology;

(vi) researching on human resource best practices and development of human resource

management and development policies, standards and regulations;

(vii) initiating action on issues related to Collective Bargaining Agreements; negotiating

agreements with labour unions and monitoring their implementation;

(viii) ensuring compliance with labour laws; and monitoring implementation of pay and

benefits policy and suggesting areas of review;

(ix) advising on the exercise of delegated powers and ensuring that professional

human resource management and development standards are maintained;

(x) coordinating the preparation of personal Emoluments (PE) budgets;

SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT – TWENTY (20) POSTS – V/NO. V/NO. 119/2015 Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.89,748-120,270 p.m Job Group ‘Q’ For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

(i) served in the grade of Assistant Director, Human Resource management

Development (Job Group ‘P’) or equivalent position in the Civil Service for a

minimum period of three (3) years;

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(ii) a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management,

Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Public

Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Education, Sociology,

Political Science/Government, Anthropology or equivalent qualification from a


(iii) a Masters degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resource

Development, Human Resource Planning, Industrial Relations, Education, Public

Administration, Business Administration, Counselling Psychology or any other

relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized university;

(iv) good standing as a current member of a relevant professional body;

(v) attended Management/Leadership Development Course from a recognized

institution;

(vi) demonstrated professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative

in the general organization and management of human resource management and


(vii) a thorough understanding of relevant legislation best practices and emerging

issues in Human Resource Management and Development; and


The Senior Assistant Director, Human Resource Management and Development Services

will be responsible to the Director, Human Resource Management and Development

Services for provision of strategic direction and leadership of the Human Resource

Management and Development function in a Ministry/State Department. Specific duties

and responsibilities at this level entail:-

(i) developing, implementing and monitoring human resource management and

development policies and practices;

(ii) interpreting and advising on human resource management and development

policies, rules and regulations and analyzing their impact on staff;

(iii) proposing performance improvement strategies that are adaptive to the changing

environment and technology and institutionalization of performance management

including staff Performance Appraisal System;

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(iv) researching on human resource best practices that will guide the development of

human resource management and development policies, standards and

regulations;

(v) preparing briefs on Collective Bargaining Agreements/Labour matters and

participating in tripartite discussions;

(vi) ensuring compliance with labour laws and forging linkages with the Union of

Kenya Civil Servants; and

(vii) coordinating the preparation of Personal Emoluments (PE) budgets.

VACANCY IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

DIRECTOR, COMPLIANCE AND QUALITY ASSURANCE – ONE (1) POST

V/NO. 120/2015

Gross Salary: Ksh.420,865 – Ksh.561,153 p.m. - (PSC 8)

(This salary includes 60% basic pay and 40% allowances)

Terms of Service: Permanent or Contract


(i) At least ten (10) years experience in Human Resource Audit, Compliance and

Quality Assurance or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service,

three (3) years of which should have been in a leadership/senior management

position;

(ii) A Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Public/Business

Administration, Commerce, or any other relevant field from a university


(iii) A Masters degree any of the following fields: Economics , Business

Administration, Development Studies, , or any other relevant field from a


(iv) Attended management/leadership course in a recognized institution;

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(v) A thorough knowledge of Public Service regulatory and legal framework and

corporate governance issues; and

(vi) Demonstrated professional competence, leadership capabilities and initiative in the

general organization and management of a public organization.

NOTE: Membership to a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.


The Director, Compliance and Quality Assurance will be responsible to the

Secretary/CEO to undertake compliance audits, promotion of values and principles of

good governance, investigation, monitoring and evaluation of human resource practices

for efficient and effective public service. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

(i) formulating, implementing and reviewing of Compliance and Quality Assurance

Policies;

(ii) evaluating and preparing reports to the President and Parliament on Public Service

compliance with values and principles;

(iii) promoting national values and principles of governance under article 10, and

values and principles of Public Service under article 232 of the Constitution;

(iv) monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the Commissions’ delegated

functions;

(v) evaluating compliance with Service Regulations, policies and guidelines and

preparing management reports regarding their compliance;

(vi) carrying out investigations, monitoring and evaluation of the organization,

administration and personnel practices of the public service;

(vii) ensuring institutionalization of uniform Standards and Quality Control Procedures

in the public service; and

(viii) ensuring the Code of Conduct in the Public Service is observed kept under regular

review.

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS, ONE (1) POST - V/NO 121/2015 Gross Salary: Kshs.341,952 – 455,937 p.m. - (PSC 7) (This salary includes: 60% basic pay and 40% allowances). Terms of Service: Permanent Requirements for Appointment


(i) at least Fifteen (15) years experience in Public Communications or in a comparable

and relevant position in the civil or wider public service, three (3) of which should

have been in a leadership/senior management position;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Communication

Studies; Mass Communication; Journalism, Public Relations; Information

Science, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a


(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Communication

Studies; Mass Communication; Journalism, Public Relations; Information Science,

Social Sciences or any other relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iv) attended a management/leadership course in a recognized institution

(v) Relevant professional qualifications from a recognized institution

(vi) excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and

Kiswahili; and

(vii) demonstrated professional competence and leadership capability in Public

Commutation work as reflected in work performance and results.


An Officer at this level will head the Public Communications Unit and will be responsible

to the Commission Secretary/CEO. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

(i) formulating, implementing and reviewing Public Communication policies and

strategies;

(ii) gathering information on policies, programmes, significant events and

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disseminating the same to media and public;

(iii) carrying out research on possible causes of negative publicity on the Commission

on news media and developing appropriate strategies to address the negative

publicity;

(iv) identifying Commission’s events that require packaging for dissemination to the

media and the public;

(v) preparing and organizing for a fora where Commission policies, programmes and

projects can be propagated and promoted;

(vi) preparing media supplements, documentaries, press releases/media features,

planning publicity strategies and campaigns, writing and producing presentations

and press releases; and

(vii) providing clients and stakeholders with information about the Commission’s

activities.

ALICE A. OTWALA (MRS.), CBS SECRETARY/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

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