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