Teachers
Service Commission
Vacancy: Commission Secretary /
Chief Executive Officer
The
Teachers Service Commission is an Independent Constitutional Commission
established under Article 237 (1) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 with the
mandate to undertake teacher management functions as prescribed in the
Constitution and the Teachers Service Commission Act.
The Secretary shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Commission responsible for implementation of strategies, policies and decisions of the Commission.
Key
Duties and responsibilities
Under
the guidance of the Commission, the Secretary will perform the following
duties:-
- Execute
the decisions of the Commission.
- Be
head of the Secretariat.
- Facilitate,
coordinate and ensure execution of the Commission’s mandate.
- Advise
the Commission on teacher projections to facilitate staffing of learning
institutions.
- Advise
and make recommendations to the Commission on optimum utilization of
available teachers.
- Make
recommendations to the Commission on appointment and deployment to
administrative posts in educational institutions.
- Ensure
maintenance of the register of teachers and be custodian of all records of
the Commission.
- Be
the Accounting officer of the Commission and ensure proper and diligent
implementation of Part IV of the TSC Act and any other written law.
- Ensure
staff compliance with the constitution and other laws.
- Be
responsible for administration and management of the secretariat
resources.
- Promote
professionalism in the teaching service.
- Advise
the Commission on suitability of persons entering the teaching service.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Be
a citizen of Kenya;
- Hold
a Bachelors degree in Education from a University recognized in Kenya.
Holders of higher qualification will have an added advantage;
- Has
had at least ten (10) years’ experience in education, administration and
management, public administration, human resource or financial management.
- Be
conversant with public service values, principles, policies and practice
as defined in related education laws, policies and regulations;
- Have
good understanding of Kenyan and International Labour Laws;
- Meet
the requirements of leadership and integrity as set out in Chapter Six of
the Constitution.
Personal Qualities and Competencies
This
is a high level position and the person is expected to possess the following
competencies:-
- Leadership
qualities
- Strategic
thinking
- Business
acumen
- Problem
solving and analysis skills
- Decision
making
- Performance
Management
- Results
driven management
- Innovativeness
- Communication
proficiency and Financial Management skills
Duration of Service: The Secretary shall hold
office for a term of Five (5) years renewable once, subject to satisfactory
performance.
Terms
and Conditions of Service: These will be in accordance with the
Salaries and Remuneration Commission’s guidelines.
Applications
Interested candidates may submit their applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and contact of three (3) referees together with clearance certificates from the following:-
- Ethics
and Anti Corruption Commission;
- Criminal
Investigations Department;
- Higher
Education Loans Board;
- Kenya
Revenue Authority and
- Any
Credit Reference Bureau.
Applications should be in sealed envelopes and clearly marked at
the top “Application for the post of Commission Secretary”, to be received on
or before 25th May 2015 at 4.00 p.m. and addressed to:-
The
Commission Chairperson,
TSC House, 3rd Floor, Tower Wing,
Kilimanjaro Road,
Upper Hill,
Private Bag-00100,
Nairobi
TSC House, 3rd Floor, Tower Wing,
Kilimanjaro Road,
Upper Hill,
Private Bag-00100,
Nairobi
Email: chairperson2015@tsc.go.ke
NB: The Teachers Service Commission is an equal opportunity employer.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
