Public Service Commission of Kenya:
Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the
positions shown below.
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications
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.
- Women and people with disabilities are
especially encouraged to apply.
- Shortlisted candidates shall be
required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic
and professional certificates and testimonials 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 to:
The Secretary
Public Service Commission of Kenya
P. O. Box 30095 – 00100
Nairobi,
so as to reach the Commission on or before 30th May, 2012.
Vacancies in the Ministry of Education
Senior Deputy Director of Education
Four (4) Posts V/No. 155/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.94,235 — Ksh.120,270 p.m.
(Job Group ‘R’)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- served for a minimum period of three
(3) years at the grade of Deputy Director of Education, Job Group ‘Q’ or
in a comparable position in the Public Service;
- a Bachelors degree in Education, OR a
Bachelor of Arts or Science degree with Education option OR a Bachelor of
Arts or Science degree plus a Post Graduate diploma in Education from a
recognized university;
- a Masters degree in Education from a
recognized university;
- attended a Strategic Leadership
Development course lasting not less than four (6) weeks from a recognized
institution; and
- demonstrated professional competence
and administrative capability desirable for the formulation of educational
goals and policies.
Duties and
Responsibilities
A Senior Deputy Director of Education will be responsible to the Director of Secondary and Tertiary Education for formulation and implementation of Education Policies and Practices.
Deputy Director of Education
Four (4) Posts V/No. 156/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.77,527 — Ksh.98,947 p.m.
(Job Group ‘Q’)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- served for a minimum period of three
(3) years at the grade of Senior Assistant Director of Education, Job
Group ‘P’ or in a comparable position in the Public Service;
- a Bachelors degree in Education, OR a
Bachelor of Arts or Science degree with Education option OR a Bachelor of
Arts or Science degree plus a Post Graduate diploma in Education from a
recognized university;
- a Masters degree in Education from a
recognized university;
- attended a Strategic Leadership
Development course lasting not less than four (6) weeks from a recognized
institution; and
- demonstrated professional competence
and administrative capability required to manage an educational programme
at the headquarters.
Duties and
Responsibilities
A Deputy Director of Education will be responsible to the Senior Deputy Director of Education for planning, coordination, development and administration of a National Education programme.
Assistant Director of Adult and Continuing Education
Two (2) Posts V/No.1 57/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.63,782 — Ksh.81,404 p.m.
(Job Group’P’)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- served for a minimum period of three
(3) years at the grade of Principal Adult and Continuing Education
Officer, Job Group ‘N’ or in a comparable position in the Public Service;
- a Bachelors degree in Education, OR a
Bachelor of Arts or Science degree with Education option OR a Bachelor of
Arts or Science degree plus a Post Graduate diploma in Education from a
recognized university;
- a Masters degree in Education from a
recognized university;
- attended a Senior Management course
lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- demonstrated ability in leadership and
management of large programmes.
Duties and
Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level include:
- being in-charge of a section within
the headquarters or a specific Adult and Continuing Education program
within the headquarters.
- Planning, promoting and coordinating
all Adult and Continuing Education program under him/her.
Senior Assistant Director
of Education
Two (2) Posts V/No.1 58/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.63,782 — Ksh.81,404 p.m.
(JobGroup’P’)
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.63,782 — Ksh.81,404 p.m.
(JobGroup’P’)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- served for a minimum period of three
(3) years at the grade of Assistant Director of Education, Job Group ‘N’
or in a comparable position in the Public Service;
- a Bachelors degree in Education, OR a
Bachelor of Arts or Science degree with Education option OR a Bachelor of
Arts or Science degree plus a Post Graduate diploma in Education from a
recognized university;
- a Masters degree in Education from a
recognized university;
- attended a Senior Management course
lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- demonstrated professional competence
and administrative ability to head a specific programme and develop
personnel working under him/her.
Duties and
Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level include:
- being in-charge of a District
Education office or hold an equivalent position in the Ministry
headquarters.
- implementation and evaluation of
educational programmes; and
- planning, promoting and coordinating
all educational activities under him/her.
Senior Assistant Director
of Quality Assurance and Standards
One (1) Post - (Directorate of Education) V/No.1 59/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.63,782 — Ksh.81,404 p.m.
(Job Group ‘P’)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- served for a minimum period of three
(3) years at the grade of Assistant Director of Quality Assurance and
Standards, Job Group ‘N’ or in a comparable position in the Public
Service;
- a Bachelors degree in Education, OR a
Bachelor of Arts or Science degree with Education option OR a Bachelor of
Arts or Science degree plus a Post Graduate diploma in Education from a
recognized university;
- a Masters degree in Education from a
recognized university;
- attended a Senior Management course
lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
- demonstrated professional competence
and administrative capability required for effective performance of duties
at that level.
Duties and
Responsibilities
An Officer at this level will be in-charge of a District Education office or hold an equivalent position in the Ministry headquarters.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
- assisting the Senior Deputy Director
of Quality Assurance and Standards in;
- co-ordination of inspection and
supervision of schools to ensure maintenance of standards, co-ordination
of inspectorate Administrative Services;
- co-ordination of Education Standards,
Research and Curriculum Evaluation services; and
- controlling and maintaining education
standards in schools.
