Republic of Kenya
Declaration of Vacancies for the Position of Principal Secretary in the Public Service
Declaration of Vacancies for the Position of Principal Secretary in the Public Service
The Public Service
Commission is a constitutional Commission established under Article 233 of the
Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Article 155(3)(a) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010,further mandates the Public Service Commission to recommend persons for nomination and appointment as Principal Secretaries by the President.
Pursuant to this
constitutional provision, the Public Service Commission invites applications
from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for the position of Principal Secretary.
Requirements
For appointment to
this position, a person should:
- Be a
citizen of Kenya;
- Be in
possession of a Bachelors degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
- Have a
Masters degree or higher academic qualifications from a university
recognized in Kenya;
- Have at
least fifteen years relevant professional experience, five years of which
should have been in a leadership position or at a top management level in
the Public Service or Private Sector;
- Possess
knowledge of the organization and functions of Government;
- Have
thorough knowledge of the structural, legislative and regulatory framework
of the Public Service;
- Demonstrate
thorough understanding of National goals, policies and developmental
objectives including the Kenya Vision 2030;
- Have
demonstrable leadership and management capacity including knowledge of
financial management and strategic people management; and
- Meet
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and
integrity.
- Membership
to a Professional Association/body will be an added advantage.
Core Competencies:
The following core
competencies and skills will be required for the position of Principal
Secretary:
- Ability
to portray and uphold a positive National image;
- Being a
visionary result oriented strategic thinker;
- Ability
to work in a multi-cultural and multi ethnic environment with sensitivity
and respect for diversity;
- Excellent
organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; and
- Capacity
to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
Duties and Responsibilities
A Principal Secretary
will be in charge of administration of a State Department.
He/She will be the
Accounting and Authorized Officer responsible for:
- providing
strategic policy direction for improved service delivery;
- developing
and implementing an effective performance management system;
- developing
and implementing strategic plans;
- ensuring
efficient and effective use of Financial and Human Resources, management
of information systems and regular financial reporting as required;
- maintaining
effective collaboration and partnerships with other organs of government,
other government departments, the private sector and other stakeholders;
- providing
leadership in mainstreaming Information Communication Technology in the
operations of the State Department;
- promoting
values and principles spelt out in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution
of Kenya in the operations of the Department; and
- ensuring
the achievement of the goals and objectives of Kenya Vision 2030 and of
other Government and Inter-Governmental programs and projects.
Terms of Service
A Principal Secretary
will serve on contract for a period of five years.
The salary and other
benefits attached to this position will be as determined by the Salaries and
Remuneration Commission.
How to apply
(a) Each application
should be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic
and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials
and other relevant supporting documents. Scanned copies of these documents must
accompany an online application.
(b) All applications
should be clearly marked “Application for position of Principal Secretary” on
the envelope and submitted in any ONE of the following ways:
A. Manual applications
should be hand delivered to the reception desk on ground floor of Commission
House, off Harambee Avenue.
B. Online applications
should be e-mailed as Ms Word attachment to
principalsecretary@publicservice.go.ke
C. Posted applications
should be addressed to:
The Secretary
Public Service Commission, Commission House
P.O. Box 30095-00100,
Public Service Commission, Commission House
P.O. Box 30095-00100,
Nairobi
Note:
(i) The names of all
applicants and those shortlisted will be published in the print media after the
closure of the advert.
(ii) Interested
applicants are expected to get clearance from the following bodies.
- Kenya
Revenue Authority;
- Higher
Education Loans Board;
- Ethics
and Anti-Corruption Commission; and
- Criminal
Investigation Department (certificate of good conduct).
Applicants must submit copies of these clearance certificates
with the application.
“Women, minorities, marginalized and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply”.
All applications
should reach the Commission on or before 1st March, 2013
Further information
can be obtained from the Public Service Commission website www.publicservice.go.ke
Prof. Margaret Kobia,
PhD., CBS
Chairperson
Public Service Commission
Chairperson
Public Service Commission