Republic of Kenya
Public Service Commission
Vacant Positions in the Public Service
Commission
Director, Finance,
Administration and Planning
One (1) Post
V/No.50/2013
Gross Salary: Ksh.420,865 – Ksh.561,153 p.m. (PSC 8)
(This salary
includes 60% basic pay and 40% allowances)
Terms of Service: Pensionable or Contract
For appointment to this grade, a
candidate must:
(i) be a Kenyan
citizen;
(ii) have at
least fifteen (15) years experience in Finance, Administration and Planning,
three (3) years of which should have been in a leadership/senior management
position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
(iii) have a
Masters degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Public/Business Administration
or related field from a university recognized in Kenya;
(iv) have a
Bachelors degree in Commerce, Public/Business Administration or any other
relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
(v) be a holder
of CPA(K)/ACCA qualifications;
(vi) be in good
standing with a relevant professional body;
(vii) have
attended a course in leadership or management lasting not less than four (4)
weeks in a recognized institution;
(viii) have
demonstrable professional competence, administrative capabilities and
initiative in the general organization and management of a public organization;
(ix) be
proficient in application of Information Communication Technology (ICT);
(x) have sound
knowledge of financial and accounting systems in the public sector as spelt out
in the Public Finance Management Act; and
(xi) have proper
understanding of the Procurement Act and Regulations prevailing in the Public
Sector.
Key Competencies
- strong leadership and management skills;
- a strategic thinker;
- good interpersonal relations with proven communication skills, both verbal and written; and
- strong negotiation and organisation skills;
Duties and Responsibilities
The Director,
Finance, Administration and Planning will be in-charge of financial and
accounting operations including reporting in accordance with Government
regulations.
He/She will have
oversight role over the human resource management, procurement, planning and
ICT functions of the Commission to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of these
support activities.
He/She will be
responsible to the Commission Secretary for:
(i) coordinating
all administrative and logistical matters in the Commission;
(ii) providing
strategic direction in finance, administration and planning functions of the
Commission;
(iii) ensuring
that an appropriate financial policy framework is in place to guide
decision-making by the Commission;
(iv) working
closely with the leadership team and advising on the financial implications of
the proposed action;
(vi) managing,
directing, and coordinating the activities of the finance and planning
departments including financial reporting and accounting;
(vii) ensuring
the Human Resource and Financial Strategy are linked to the corporate strategy
of the Commission;
(viii)
monitoring effective implementation of financial, human resource and accounting
strategies;
(ix) reviewing,
evaluating and recommending improvements to the financial administrative and
planning systems and procedures; and
(x) developing
and implementing corporate Information Communication Technology strategies to
improve performance.
Director, Compliance and
Quality Assurance
One (1) Post
V/No.51/2013
Gross Salary: Ksh.420,865 – Ksh.561,153 p.m. (PSC 8)
(This salary
includes 60% basic pay and 40% allowances)
Terms of Service: Pensionable or Contract
For appointment to this grade, a
candidate must:
(i) be a Kenyan
citizen;
(ii) have at
least fifteen (15) years experience in Compliance Audit and Quality Assurance,
Administration/Management or Audit, three (3) years of which should have been
in a leadership/senior management position in the Public Service or Private
Sector;
(iii) have a
Masters degree in Public/Business Administration (HRM option) or related field
from a university recognized in Kenya;
(iv) have a
Bachelors degree in Social Science, Business Administration (HRM option) or
related discipline from a university recognized in Kenya;
(v) be in good
standing with a relevant professional body;
(vi) have
attended a course in leadership or management lasting not less than four (4)
weeks in a recognized institution;
(vii) have
demonstrable professional competence, administrative capabilities and
initiative in the general organization and management of a public organization;
and
(viii) be
proficient in application of Information Communication Technology (ICT);
Key Competencies
- strong leadership and management skills;
- a strategic thinker;
- good interpersonal relations with proven communication skills, both verbal and written; and
- strong negotiation and organisation skills;
Duties and Responsibilities
The Director,
Compliance and Quality Assurance will co-ordinate compliance audits, promotion
of values and principles of good governance, investigation, monitoring and
evaluation of human resource practices for efficient and effective public
service.
He/She will be
responsible to the Commission Secretary for:
(i) promoting
values and principles of governance under article 10, and values and principles
of Public Service under article 232 of the Constitution;
(ii) monitoring
and evaluation of the Commissions’ delegated functions;
(iii) preparing
management reports regarding compliance issues;
(iv) carrying
out investigations, monitoring and evaluation of the organization, administration
and personnel practices of the public service;
(v) ensuring
institutionalization of uniform Standards and Quality Control Procedures in the
public service; and
(vi) ensuring
the Code of Conduct in the Public Service is kept under regular review.
Director, Establishment and
Management Consultancy Services
One (1) Post
V/No.52/2013
Gross Salary: Ksh.420,865 – Ksh.561,153 p.m. (PSC 8)
(This salary
includes 60% basic pay and 40% allowances)
Terms of Service: Pensionable or Contract
For appointment to this grade, a
candidate must:
(i) be a Kenyan
citizen;
(ii) have at
least fifteen (15) years experience in Management Consultancy, Human Resource
Management/Development or Organizational Development, three (3) years of which
should have been in a leadership/senior management position in the Public
Service or Private Sector;
(iii) have a
Masters degree in Public/Business Administration (Human Resource Management
option), Human Resource Management/Development, Organizational Development or
other related discipline from a university recognized in Kenya ;
(iv) have a
Bachelor degree in Public/Business Administration (Human Resource Management
option), Human Resource Management/Development, Organizational Development or
other related discipline from a university recognized in Kenya ;
(v) be in good
standing with a relevant professional body;
(vi) have
attended a course in leadership or management lasting not less than four (4)
weeks in a recognized institution;
(vii) have
demonstrable professional competence, administrative capabilities and
initiative in the general organization and management of a public organization;
(viii) be
proficient in the application of Information Communication Technology (ICT);
and
(ix) have
demonstrable analytical, research and report writing skills.
Key Competencies
- strong leadership and management skills;
- a strategic thinker;
- good interpersonal relations with proven communication skills, both verbal and written; and
- strong negotiation and organisation skills;
Duties and Responsibilities
The Director,
Establishment and Management Consultancy Services will co-ordinate
organizational studies, business process reviews and advice on Scheme of
Service and career progression.
He/She will be responsible to the
Commission Secretary for:
(i) undertaking
organizational and functional reviews to establish appropriate organizational
structures and optimal staffing levels;
(ii) reviewing
and carrying out needs assessment for the establishment and abolition of
offices;
(iii) setting
standards on the development and review of Schemes of Service and career
progression guidelines;
(iv) reviewing
and making recommendations in respect of qualifications of officers in the
public service;
(v) carrying out
job evaluation and analyses to determine the relative worth and grading of jobs
in the public service;
(vi) maintaining
the establishment and complement control in the public service; and
(vii) reviewing
work processes with a view to enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in service
delivery;
Director, Human Resource
Management and Development
One (1) Post
V/No.53/2013
Gross Salary: Ksh.420,865 – Ksh.561,153 p.m. (PSC 8)
(This salary
includes 60% basic pay and 40% allowances)
Terms of Service: Pensionable or Contract
For appointment to this grade, a
candidate must:
(i) be a Kenyan
citizen;
(ii) have at
least fifteen (15) years experience in Human Resource Management/Development,
three (3) years of which should have been in a leadership/ senior management
position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
(iii) have a
Masters degree in Human Resource Management/Human Resource Development;
Public/Business Administration (Human Resource Management option) or other
relevant qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
(iv) have a
Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration (Human
Resource Management option) or a relevant Social science from a university
recognized in Kenya;
(v) have
demonstrable professional competence, administrative capabilities and
initiative in the general organization and management of the human resource
function and a thorough understanding of emerging Human Resource practices;
(vi) be in good
standing with a relevant professional body;
(vii) have
attended a course in leadership or management lasting not less than four (4)
weeks in a recognized institution; and
(viii) be
proficient in application of Information Communication Technology (ICT);
Key Competences
- strong leadership and management skills;
- a strategic thinker;
- good interpersonal relations with proven communication skills, both verbal and written; and
- strong negotiation and organization skills;
Duties and Responsibilities
The Director,
human resource management /development will co-ordinate development of policies
and provide oversight on human resource management function in the Public
Service.
He/She will be
responsible to the Commission Secretary for:
(i) formulating
and reviewing strategies and policies for Human Resource Management and
Development in the Public Service;
(ii) identifying
core training needs in line with Government objectives and goals for social
economic development;
(iii)
establishing institutional frameworks in state departments for the discharge of
the human resource management/development function;
(iv) regular
impact assessments of training undertaken on service delivery;
(v) regular
skills auditing and maintenance of a skills inventory in the National
Government;
(vi) initiating
collaboration with institutions of higher learning and the School of Government
for purposes of offering appropriate training to the public service;
(vii) designing,
developing and leading the implementation of career development strategies in
the public service;
(viii)
facilitating and coordinating the Performance Management Systems in the Public
Service;
(ix) developing
a framework for hearing and determination of appeals from County Governments;
(x) undertaking
research and analysis of the status of the Human Resource function in the
Public service; and
(xi) developing
a framework for handling disciplinary matters and appeals from the National
State Departments.
How to Apply
Interested and
qualified persons are requested to make their applications online through one
of the Commission’s websites www.publicservice.go.ke
and www.psckjobs.go.ke OR by completing
ONE application form PSC 2 (Revised 2007).
The form may be
downloaded from the Commission’s website.
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 WHO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
ADVERTISED JOBS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Shortlisted
candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity
Card, academic and professional certificates with transcripts during
interviews.
Shortlisted
candidates shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to
their current substantive post during the interview.
Completed
application forms should be sent to:
The Secretary
Public Service
Commission of Kenya
P.O. Box 30095 –
00100
Nairobi.
so as to reach
the Commission on or before 18th September, 2013
Alice A. Otwala
(Mrs.), MBS
Secretary/Chief
Executive Officer
Public Service
Commission
