Government Jobs in Kenya - PSC

The Parliamentary Service Commission seeks to recruit Persons who are Energetic and result Oriented in the following Positions:

Senior Deputy Director (Administration and Corporate Affairs)
- Centre For Parliamentary Studies and Training (CPST) (PSC 15) – ONE

The holder of this position shall deputize the Director of the Centre for Parliamentary Studies and Training (CPST) on matters of administration, finance and corporate affairs.

The key responsibilities for the holder of this position include:

·                     Overall day to day overseeing and implementation of the CPST work plans, upkeep and maintenance of CPST buildings, grounds and security;

·                     Overseeing implementation of the CPST development Master Plan;

·                     Managing the human resource functions including policy, procedures, rules and regulations;

·                     Providing guidance on matters related to appointments, placements, promotion and confirmation of staff;

·                     Managing budget and expenditure for the CPST;

·                     Co-ordinating Resource Mobilization;

·                     Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Director of the CPST.

Qualifications:

·                     A Bachelors Degree from a recognized University;

·                     An MBA Degree or equivalent from a recognized University;

·                     Experience in the public service will be an added advantage;

·                     Be computer literate;

·                     At least 10 years working experience, three of which should have been at a senior management level in a large organization.

Senior Deputy Director - Curriculum Development, Training and Research
- Centre For Parliamentary Studies and Training (CPST) (PSC 15) – ONE

The holder of this position shall deputize the Director of the Centre for Parliamentary Studies and Training (CPST) on matters of curriculum development, training and research.

The key responsibilities for the holder of this position include:

·                     Development and review of the CPST Curriculum;

·                     Coordination and implementation of all training programmes at the CPST;

·                     Ensuring that the CPST has up to date reference material for effective training;

·                     Management of Repository and Resource Centre

·                     Supervising CPST curriculum, training, research, and information services staff at CPST;

·                     Coordination and management of research activities at the CPST;

·                     Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Director of the CPST.

Qualifications:

·                     A Bachelors Degree from a recognized University;

·                     A Masters degree in curriculum development , education or a related field, from a recognized University;

·                     A PhD in Curriculum/Education or a related field would be an added advantage;

·                     At least 10 years working experience, three of which should have been in a senior Academic position (preferably in an Institution of higher learning or a research institution/department);

·                     Be computer literate; and

·                     Experience in the public service will be an added advantage.

Senior Deputy Director, Parliamentary Budget Office (PSC 15) – ONE

The Officer will be reporting to the Director, Parliamentary Budget Office and the Key Responsibilities will be as follows:

·                     Deputize the Director, Parliamentary Budget Office and head one of the three divisions within the Parliamentary Budget Office, namely: macroeconomic analysis, tax and inter-fiscal relations and expenditure analysis;

·                     Oversee the day to day operations of the three divisions namely: macroeconomic analysis, tax and inter-fiscal relations and expenditure analysis;

·                     Assist the Director in coordinating preparation of reports and briefs to the various committees of Parliament;

·                     Assist the Director in monitoring the compliance of all Government entities in respect of the public finance management law;

·                     Advise the Director on matters relating to the National and County Budgets;

·                     Conduct research in the following areas: macroeconomics, tax administration, tax modelling and expenditure analysis;

·                     Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Director from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience:

·                     A Bachelor Degree in Economics or its equivalent from a recognized university;

·                     A Masters Degree in Economics with a bias in Public Finance or its equivalent from a recognized university;

·                     A sound understanding of the national budget process;

·                     Experience in macroeconomic modelling, tax analysis and expenditure analysis;

·                     A proven record of publication in either of the following areas: macroeconomics, tax and expenditure;

·                     A minimum of 10 years’ relevant work experience in a public finance related area;

·                     A sound understanding of the relevant laws and procedures governing public finance.

Required Skills and Personal Attributes:

Applicants to this position should possess demonstrable skills and personal attributes as follows-

·                     A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

·                     Excellent leadership skills;

·                     Excellent computer skills with emphasis on econometrics packages

Applications including Curriculum Vitae and Copies of Certificates and Testimonials should be addressed to:-

The Clerk/ Secretary- Parliamentary Service Commission.

P.O. Box 41842 – 00100, NAIROBI

Deadline for the applications is 19th December, 2012.