REPUBLIC OF KENYA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION ADVERT - AUGUST 2016.pdf · 6 so as to reach the Commission on or before 19th September, 2016. VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, TRADE

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

Our Vision

“To be the lead service commission in the provision, management and development of competent

human resource for the Public Service”.

Our Mission

“To transform the public service to become professional, efficient and effective for the realization of

national development goals”.

VACANT POSITIONS IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the positions shown below.

V/ NO. POST MINISTRY JOB

GROUP/

SCALE

VACAN

CIES

123/2016 Secretary, Trade Industry, Trade and

Cooperatives

T 1

124/2016 Director, External Trade “ S 1

125/2016 Deputy Director, External Trade “ R 3

126/2016 Deputy Director, Internal Trade “ R 2

127/2016 Commissioner for Co-operatives “ S 1

128/2016 Senior Principal Superintending

Architect

Transport, Infrastructure,

Housing and Urban

Development

R 2

129/2016 Principal Superintending Architect “ Q 1

130/2016 Deputy Director Climate Change

Information and Knowledge

Management

Environment and Natural

Resources

R 1

131/2016 Senior Assistant Director, Climate Change Information and

“ Q 1

2

Knowledge Management

132/2016 Deputy Director, Climate Change

Mitigation

“ R 1

133/2016 Deputy Director of Land Reclamation Water and Irrigation (State

Department of Irrigation)

R 2

134/2016 Senior Assistant Director Land

Reclamation

“ Q 1


Engineer (Irrigation & Drainage)

“ R 1

136/2016 Principal Superintending Engineer

(Irrigation & Drainage

“ Q 2

137/2016 Senior Principal Superintending Engineer (Water & Sewerage)

“ R 2

138/2016 Principal Superintending Engineer

(Water & Sewerage)

“ Q 3


Hydrologist

“ R 1

140/2016 Principal Superintending Hydrologist “ Q 2

141/2016 Deputy Government Chemist “ R 1

142/2016 Senior Assistant Government Chemist “ Q 2

143/2016 Senior Principal Water Research

Officer I

“ Q 1

144/2016 Deputy Director of Education Education, Science and

Technology

R 57

145/2016 Secretary, Gender Public Service, Youth and

Gender Affairs

T 1

146/2016 Director, Gender “ S 2

147/2016 Deputy Director, Gender “ R 4

148/2016 Senior Assistant Director, Gender “ Q 8

The details of the posts and mode of application can be accessed on the Commission’s websites.

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Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications as follows:

(i) Online through one of the Commission’s websites: www.publicservice.go.ke or

www.psckjobs.go.ke

OR

(ii) By completing ONE PSC 2 (Revised 2016) application form. The form may be downloaded

from the Commission’s websites.

Completed applications should be sent to:

THE SECRETARY/CEO


P. O. BOX 30095-00100

NAIROBI

So as to reach the Commission on or before 19th September, 2016

CANCELLATION OF ADVERTISED VACANCIES

Please note that the following posts advertised by the Commission in the print media

and the Commission’s website on 19th and 21st October 2015, among others, have been

cancelled.

Post Job No. of V/No.

http://www.publicservice.go.ke/

http://www.psckjobs.go.ke/

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Group Posts

Secretary, International Trade ‘T’ 1 157/2015

Director, International Trade ‘S’ 4 158/2015

Senior Assistant Director, External

Trade

‘Q’ 3 159/2015

We regret any inconveniences caused.

SECRETARY/CEO PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

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REPUBLIC OF KENYA


Our Vision

“To be the lead service commission in the provision, management and development of competent human resource for the Public Service”.

Our Mission

“To transform the public service to become professional, efficient and effective for the realization of national development goals”.

VACANT POSITIONS IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE

Applications are invited from qualified persons for the positions shown below.

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications as follows:

1. online through the Commission’s website www.publicservice.go.ke or job portal www.psckjobs.go.ke

OR

2. by completing ONE PSC 2 (Revised 2016) application form. 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. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews. It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates. Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.

Completed applications should be sent or delivered to:

THE SECRETARY/CEO PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

COMMISSION HOUSE P.O. BOX 30095 – 00100

NAIROBI

http://www.publicservice.go.ke/

http://www.psckjobs.go.ke/

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so as to reach the Commission on or before 19th September, 2016.

VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND COOPERATIVES

STATE DEPARTMENT FOR TRADE

SECRETARY, TRADE – ONE (1) POST -V/NO. 123/2016 Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.152,060 – Kshs.302,980 p.m. (Job Group ‘T’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: (i) served in the grade of Director, Internal/External Trade for a minimum period of three

(3) years; (ii) a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Marketing,

Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics, International Trade/Business/Relations or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Trade Law, Economics, International Trade/Business/Relations or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iv) attended a strategic leadership course in a recognized institution; and (v) demonstrated a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, development

objectives and the ability to translate them into trade development programmes or projects.

Duties and Responsibilities The Secretary, Trade will be responsible to the Principal Secretary for advising on issues relating to domestic and international trade policies, strategies and programmes. Specific duties and responsibilities include: (i) formulating, implementing and reviewing trade policies and programs;

(ii) developing linkages with bilateral, regional and international trading partners;

(iii) overseeing trade research and market intelligence for trade development and ensuring

business information to the business community and stakeholders is disseminated;

(iv) coordinating Public Private Sector Partnership for trade development;

(v) providing consultancy and technical guidance on trade issues to the business

community;

(vi) facilitating the growth development and graduation of Micro Small and Medium

Enterprises (MSMEs);

(vii) overseeing the establishment and management of business information and solution

centers;

(viii) sourcing for funds through government budgetary process and any other development

partner/donor support for the financial operations of the Department of Trade.

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DIRECTOR, EXTERNAL TRADE – ONE (1) POST - V/NO. 124/2016 Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.120,260 – Kshs.180,660 p.m. (Job Group ‘S’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: (i) served in the grade of Deputy Director, External/International Trade for a minimum

period of three (3) years; (ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Marketing,

Business Administration, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics, International Trade/Business/Relations or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Trade Law, Economics or International Trade/Business/Relations from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iv) attended a Strategic Leadership course in a recognized institution; and (vi) demonstrated a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, development

objectives and the ability to translate them into trade development programmes. Duties and Responsibilities The Director, External trade will be responsible to the Secretary, Trade. Specific duties and responsibilities include: (i) formulating, implementing and reviewing trade policies, strategies and programmes

on matters concerning World Trade Organization (WTO) and other international trade

organizations;

(ii) preparing notification obligations under the WTO and other International Trade

Organizations Agreements;

(iii) coordinating functions and activities of the National Committee on World Trade

Organization (NCWTO), its sub-committees, focal points and the Permanent

Committees on United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD),

and International Trade Centre (ITC);

(iv) supervising the activities of commercial offices abroad, organizing and coordinating incoming /outgoing visits by business delegations and contact promotion progammes, coordinating buyer/seller meetings, trade missions and international trade fairs and exhibitions;

(v) negotiating bilateral, regional and multilateral trade/ investment agreements and trade research and market intelligence for trade development;

(vi) evaluating business mapping data, analyzing and ensuring effective disseminating of business information to the business community and stakeholders;

(vii) promoting public-private sector partnership for trade development; and (viii) providing consultancy and technical guidance on international trade issues to the

business community.

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR, EXTERNAL TRADE – THREE (3) POSTS - V/NO. 125/2016 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.109,089 – Ksh.144,928 p.m. (Job Group ‘R’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

(i) served in the grade of Senior Assistant Director, International /External Trade, Job Group ‘Q’ for a minimum period of three (3) years;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Marketing, Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics, International Trade/Business/Relations or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Marketing, Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Trade Law, Economics or International Trade/Business/Relations from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iv) attended a strategic leadership course in a recognized institution; and (v) demonstrated a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, development

objectives and the ability to translate them into trade development programmes/projects.

Duties and Responsibilities An officer at this level will be deployed to Head one of the Technical Divisions at the Headquarters. Specific duties and responsibilities include: (i) implementing policies and strategic objectives relating to external trade and

investment;

(ii) handling trade disputes and responding to public complaints/customer care issues;

(iii) participating in public-private sector partnership for trade development;

(v) identifying business opportunities in the international market;

(vi) coordinating incoming/outgoing trade delegations, organizing contact promotion

programmes, buyer/seller meetings and trade missions;

(vii) negotiating bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements and marketing the

country on matters of foreign direct investment;

(viii) providing consultancy and technical guidance on international trade issues; managing

business information in the division and providing international trade information to

the business community; and

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, INTERNAL TRADE – TWO (2) POSTS - V/NO.126/2016 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.109,089 – Ksh.144,928 p.m. (Job Group ‘R’) For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: (i) served in the grade of Senior Assistant Director, Internal Trade, Job Group ‘Q’ for a

minimum period of three (3) years;

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(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics, International Trade/Business/Relations or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, Business Management, Business and Information Technology/Entrepreneurship, Trade Law, Economics or International Trade/Business/Relations from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iv) attended a strategic leadership course in a recognized institution; and (vi) demonstrated a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, development

objectives and the ability to translate them into trade development programmes and projects.

Duties and Responsibilities An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director, Internal Trade. Specific duties and responsibilities include: (a) At the Headquarters (i) implementing government policies, strategies and programmes on domestic trade and

investment; (ii) providing consultancy and technical guidance on trade issues to the business

community; (iii) coordinating the development of wholesale hubs/wholesale markets and tier 1 retail

markets in the distribution value chain; (iv) managing business information databank facilitating the settlement of trade disputes

and responding to public complaints/customer care issues; and (v) coordinating preparation of divisional work plans, setting performance targets and

budget estimates for the Department and guiding and supervising staff. (b) At the County (i) implementing government policies, strategies and programmes on domestic trade and

investment; (ii) coordinating planning and administration of trade and investment functions of the

county; (iii) providing consultancy and technical guidance on trade issues and managing business

information in the county: (iv) overseeing the development of wholesale hubs/whole sale markets and tier 1 retail

markets in the distribution value chain; (v) facilitating the settlement of trade disputes and addressing public

complaints/customer care issues; and (vi) organizing and participating in interactive trade fora; and

(vii) coordinating preparation of county work plans, setting of performance targets and budget estimates and guiding and supervising staff in the county.

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STATE DEPARTMENT FOR CO-OPERATIVES

COMMISSIONER FOR COOPERATIVES – ONE (1) POST - V/NO. 127/2016 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.120,270 – Kshs.180,660 p.m. (Job Group ‘S’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: (i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Deputy

Commissioner/Director for Co-operative Development, Job Group ‘R’;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce, Business

Administration, Agriculture, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Sociology,

Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Cooperative Management,

Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Management and Organizational Development, Finance

or Agri-business from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Business

Administration, Agriculture, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Sociology,

Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Cooperative Management,

Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Management and Organizational Development, Finance

or Agri-business from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iv) attended a Strategic Leadership course in a recognized institution;

(v) a thorough understanding of national goals, policies and objectives and the ability to

relate them to proper management of the co-operative movement; and

(vi) demonstrated leadership and professional competence as reflected in work

performance and results;

Duties and Responsibilities The Commissioner for Co-operative Development will be responsible to the Principal

Secretary for all technical aspects of the Cooperative function. Specific duties and

responsibilities include:

(i) formulating, implementing and reviewing policies, programmes and strategies relating

to the co-operative movement;

(ii) enforcing compliance with legislation on co-operatives;

(iii) developing and implementing education, training, projects and programmes relating

to cooperative

(iv) providing extension, legal and registration services;

(v) ensuring good corporate governance practices in the co-operative movement;

(vi) instituting operational accountability; and

(vii) managing finances and other assets in the department.

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VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

SENIOR PRINCIPAL SUPERINTENDING ARCHITECT – TWO (2) POSTS V/NO.128/2016 Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.109,089 – Kshs.144,928 p.m. (Job Group ‘R’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: (i) served for minimum period of eighteen (18) years, three (3) of which should have

been a Chief Superintending Architect, Job Group ‘P’ and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service;

(ii) a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; (iii) been registered with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of

Kenya; (iv) corporate membership of the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK); (v) attended a strategic leadership course in a recognized institution; and (vi) demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability required for effective planning, direction, control and coordination of building development programmes. Note: possession of a Masters degree in a relevant filed will be considered as an added

advantage. Duties and Responsibilities An officer at this level may be deployed to head one of the Divisions at the Headquarters. Specific duties and responsibilities include: (i) coordinating user reaction surveys, drawing conclusive opinions and preparation of

final reports for improved performance of type designs and details. (ii) recommending approval of drawings; (iii) monitoring of expenditure on the Government Building Development Programme and

delays on projects; (iv) monitoring workloads and recommending distribution; (v) administering Department’s funds; and (vi) general administration of staff matters and preparation of budgets for the department.

PRINCIPAL SUPERINTENDING ARCHITECT – ONE (1) POST - V/NO. 129/2016 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.89,748 – Ksh.120,270 p.m. (Job Group ‘Q’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: (i) served for minimum period of fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which should have

been a Senior Superintending Architect, Job Group ‘N’ and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service;

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(ii) a Bachelors degree in Architecture or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) been registered by the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS) ;

(iv) corporate membership with the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK); (v) attended a Project Development and Management course from a recognized

institution; (vii) attended a strategic leadership course in a recognized institution; (viii) demonstrated general administrative ability required of structural programmes

including supervision of professional and technical staff; and (ix) shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results. Note: Possession of a Masters degree in a relevant filed will be considered as an added

advantage. Duties and Responsibilities An officer at this level may be deployed as head of a section. Specific duties and responsibilities include: (i) monitoring of expenditure on a Government Building Development Programme

and delays on projects; (ii) preparation of the Forward Budget and development estimates for the department; (iii) checking sketched/schemes designs done by commissioned consultants and making

recommendations for approval; checking of consultants and making recommendations for approval and checking of consultants fees and making recommendations for payments;

(v) undertaking research and liaising with other institutions on research related matters; and

(vii) monitoring and coordinating of departmental resources and activities in the research section.

VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

DEPUTY DIRECTOR CLIMATE CHANGE INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT - ONE (1) POST – V/NO. 130/2016

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.109,089 – Ksh.144,928 p.m. - (Job Group ‘R’

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: (i) served for a minimum period of six (6) years, three (3) of which should be at Job

Group ‘P ’ and above in climate change or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Science, Environmental Law, Environmental Planning and Management, Meteorology, Natural Resource Sciences or any other related fields from a university recognized in Kenya;

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(iii) a Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Science Environmental Law, Environmental Planning and Management, Meteorology, Natural Resource Sciences or any other related fields from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iv) attended a strategic leadership course in a recognized institution; (v) shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and (vi) a thorough understanding of national, regional and international emerging policy and

knowledge management issues on Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change. Duties and Responsibilities Specific duties and responsibilities include: (i) developing and disseminating national climate change communication, outreach and

public education strategy; (ii) liaising with the relevant sectors and other climate change stakeholders; (iii) custodian of the national climate change information and knowledge management

system; (iv) tracking climate change actions, trends, impacts and implications at the national and

county level; (v) capacity building and awareness creation for institutions and stakeholders on climate

change; (vi) compilation and documentation of the national Climate Change Secretariat’s reports;

and (vii) preparation of National Communications and other international and national

reporting requirements.

SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, CLIMATE CHANGE INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT - ONE (1) POST – V/NO. 131/2016 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.89,748 - Ksh.120,270 p.m. - (Job Group ‘Q’

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: (i) served for a minimum period of five (5) years, two (2) of which should be at Job

Group ‘N’ and above in climate change or in a comparable and relevant position in the

Public Service;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Studies,

Meteorology, Natural Resource Sciences, Climate Change or any other related field

from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Studies,

Meteorology, Natural Resource Sciences, Climate Change or any other related field


(iv) attended a strategic leadership course in a recognized institution;

(v) knowledge of international government policies and regulations relating to climate

change;

(vi) demonstrate merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and

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(vii) understanding on emerging issues on Environmental Sustainability, Climate Change

and related financing mechanisms.

Duties and Responsibilities Specific duties and responsibilities include:

(i) implementing and reviewing national climate change communication, outreach and

public education strategies;

(ii) managing national climate change information and knowledge;

(iii) tracking Climate change actions, trends, impacts and implications at the national and

county level;

(iv) undertaking capacity building and creating awareness for institutions and

stakeholders on climate change;

(v) compiling and documenting Climate Change reports; and

(vi) preparing national communications and other international and national reporting

requirements.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION - ONE (1) POST V/NO. 132/2016 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.109089 - Ksh.144,928 p.m. - (Job Group ‘R’

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: (i) served for a minimum period of period of six (6) years, three (3) of which should be at

Job Group ‘P’ and above in climate change or related field or in a comparable and

relevant position in the wider public service.

(ii) a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Meteorology, Environmental

and Natural Sciences or any other related field from a university

recognized in Kenya;

(iii) a Masters Degree in Climate Change; Meteorology, Environmental and Natural

Resource Sciences or any other related field from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iv) attended a strategic leadership course in a recognized institution;

(v) demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;

(vi) knowledge of international and government policies and regulations relating to

climate change; and

(vii) understanding of emerging mitigation issues, challenges and opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

(i) planning and implementing mitigation projects, programmes and activities across

various sectors;

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(ii) preparing guidelines on National and County mitigation planning and

implementation;

(iii) coordinating technology development and transfer, and research required for

mitigation across the different sectors;

(iv) spearheading development of bankable National Appropriate Mitigation Actions

(NAMAs) for domestic and international support;

(v) liaising with the Designated National Authority (DNA) and other relevant institutions

including the REDD+ focal point, the National Treasury on matters pertaining to

carbon markets and emissions trading schemes;

(vi) monitoring and evaluation of mitigation programmes and actions;

(vii) mainstreaming climate change mitigation into national development planning

processes; and

(viii) participating in the preparation and reporting in National Communications and other

international and national reporting requirements related to mitigation.

VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER AND IRRIGATION (STATE DEPARTMENT OF IRRIGATION)

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF LAND RECLAMATION – TWO (2) POSTS -V/NO. 133/2016

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.109,089 – Ksh.144,928 p.m. (Job Group ‘R’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

(i) served for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which should have been

at the grade of Assistant Director of Land Reclamation, Job Group ‘P’ and above;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Forestry, Natural Resource

Management, Agriculture, Hydrology, Geography, Geology, Economics, Community

Development, Environmental Science, Marine Science, Agricultural Engineering,

Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Water Engineering


(iii) a Masters degree in the relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iv) attended a Strategic Leadership course in a recognized institution; and

(iii) demonstrated a high level of professional competence, managerial, administrative

capability in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national

goals, policies and objectives.



(i) formulating and reviewing policies, guidelines and strategies;

(ii) coordinating national land degradation assessment and rehabilitation programmes;

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(iii) supervising, monitoring and evaluation of the impact of land rehabilitation

programmes;

(iv) liaising with stakeholders, national, regional and international organizations and

institutions involved in research, training and development programs on Land

Reclamation;

(v) overseeing implementation of research findings’ training, technology transfer and

disaster preparedness programmes;

(vi) consolidating community action plans into the departmental development programs;

(vii) attending national, regional and international stakeholders forum, conventions,

protocols, conferences, seminars and workshops; and

(viii) participating in the development of departmental budget and preparation of

workplans, staff performance appraisals and progress reports.

SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, LAND RECLAMATION – ONE (1) POST – V/NO. 134/2016

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.89,748 – Ksh.120,270 p.m. (Job Group ‘Q’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

(i) served for a minimum period of twelve (12) years, three (3) of which should have been

at the grade of Principal Land Reclamation Officer, Job Group ‘N’ and above or in a

comparable and relevant position in the Public Service;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Forestry, Natural Resource

Management, Agriculture, Hydrology, Geography, Geology, Economics, Community

Development, Environmental Science, Marine Science, Agricultural Engineering,

Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Water Engineering




(v) exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies and objectives; and

(vi) demonstrated a high level of professional competence, managerial, administrative

capability in work performance and



(i) implementing and reviewing policies and strategies relating to Land Reclamation;

(ii) coordinating national land degradation assessment and rehabilitation programmes;

(iii) approving awareness creation and advocacy materials;

(iv) mobilizing resources for land reclamation programmes;

(v) monitoring and evaluating the impact of development activities;

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(vi) liaising with stakeholders, national, regional and international organizations and

institutions involved in research, training and development programs on Land

Reclamation

(vii) coordinating implementation of research findings’ training, technology transfer and

disaster preparedness programmes; and

(viii) maintain database and information systems.

SENIOR PRINCIPAL SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER (IRRIGATION & DRAINAGE) - ONE (1) POST - V/NO. 135/2016

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.109,089 – Ksh.144,928 p.m. (Job Group ‘R’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

(i) served for minimum period of fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which should have been

at the grade of Chief Superintending Engineer (Irrigation & Drainage), Job Group ‘P’

and above or in comparable and relevant position in the Public Service;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Agricultural Engineering,

Agricultural and Bio Systems Engineering, Soil Water and Environmental Engineering,

Environmental and Bio-Systems Engineering, Biomechanical and Processing

Engineering or Soil and Water Engineering from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) a Masters degree in a relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya;


(v) been registered as an Engineer with the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (ERB);

(vi) current Annual Practicing License as an Engineer with Engineers Registration Board

of Kenya (ERB)

(vii) corporate membership with institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);

(viii) demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work

performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies,

objectives and ability to relate them to the irrigation and drainage function;

Duties and Responsibilities Specific duties and responsibilities include: (i) formulating policies, standards, programmes and projects for irrigation development; (ii) promoting research development and innovation in irrigation sector; (iii) coordinating the planning, designing, construction, operation and maintenance of

irrigation systems; (iv) liaising with development partners and other relevant stakeholders in irrigation development; (v) supervising the monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects; (vi) promoting research and technology transfer in irrigation; (vii) coordinating the implementation of departmental strategic plan; and (ix) developing and reviewing of annual work plans and budgets.

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PRINCIPAL SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER (IRRIGATION & DRAINAGE) TWO (2) POSTS - V/NO. 136/2016

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.89,748 – Ksh.120,270 p.m. (Job Group ‘Q’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: (i) served for a minimum period of twelve (12) years, three (3) of which should have been

at the grade of Senior Superintending Engineer (Irrigation & Drainage), Job Group ‘N’ and above;

(ii) a Bachelors’ degree in any of the following disciplines: Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural and Bio Systems Engineering, Soil Water and Environmental Engineering, Environmental and Bio-Systems Engineering, Biomechanical and Processing Engineering or Soil and Water Engineering from a recognized university;

(iii) been registered as an Engineer with Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (ERB); (iv) current Annual Practicing License as an Engineer with Engineers Registration Board

of Kenya (ERB)

(v) corporate membership with institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);

(vi) attended a Strategic Leadership course in a recognized institution;

(vii) demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to the irrigation and drainage function;

Note: possession of Masters degree in the relevant field from a university recognized in

Kenya will be considered as an added advantage. Duties and Responsibilities


(i) initiating formulation and review of policies and programmes for irrigation

development;

(ii) coordinating training of graduate engineers and technicians;

(iii) supervising preparation of irrigation tender documents;

(iv) validating reports on socio-economic and environmental impact of irrigation

development;

(v) promoting research and innovation in irrigation sector;

(vi) monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects; and

(vi) coordinating the planning, designing, construction, operation and maintenance of

irrigation systems.

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SENIOR PRINCIPAL SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER (WATER & SEWERAGE) TWO (2) POSTS - V/NO. 137/2016

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.109,089 – Ksh.144,928 p.m. (Job Group ‘R’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

(i) served for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years in the Public Service, of which

three (3) should have been at the level of Chief Superintending Engineer (Water and

Sewerage), Job Group ‘P’ and above;

(ii) a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) Masters degree in the relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iv) attended a Strategic Leadership course from a recognized institution;

(v) be registered as an Engineer with Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (ERB);

(vi) current Annual Practicing License as an Engineer with Engineers Registration Board

of Kenya (ERB);

(vii) been a member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK); and

(viii) demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and

implementation of programmes and projects.


An officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Engineer (Water and Sewerage) for

providing leadership in the technical and administrative activities of water and sewerage

systems. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

(i) formulating, reviewing and implementing policies ,guidelines and strategies on water

and sewerage systems;

(ii) preparing professional and quality standards for construction of water supply and

sewerage infrastructure;

(iii) overseeing the construction of water and sewerage works undertaken directly or by

contract;

(iv) formulating, monitoring and evaluating requirements of physical and financial

progress of development projects and programmes;

(v) verifying technical tender documents on water supply and sewerage infrastructure;

(vi) overseeing the formulation of water pricing policies and strategies for rural, urban and

waste water systems; and

(vii) liaising with development partners and other stakeholders in the water sector for

effective formulation, planning, coordination and implementation of projects and

programs.

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PRINCIPAL SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER (WATER & SEWERAGE) THREE (3) POSTS - V/NO. 138/2016

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.89,748 – Ksh.120,270 p.m. (Job Group ‘Q’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

(i) served for a minimum period of twelve (12) years three (3) should have been at the

level of Senior Superintending Engineer (Water and Sewerage), Job Group ‘N’ and

above;

(ii) a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) been registered as an Engineer with Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (ERB);

(iv) a current annual Practicing License as an Engineer with Engineers Registration Board

of Kenya (ERB);

(v) been a member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);

(vi) attended a Strategic Leadership course from in a recognized institution;

(vii) demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and

implementation of water and sewerage engineering programs and projects;

Note: Possession of a Masters degree in a relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya is an added advantage. Duties and Responsibilities Specific duties and responsibilities at this level include:-

(i) formulating water pricing policies and strategies for rural, urban and waste water

systems;

(ii) preparing professional and quality standards for construction of water supply and

sewerage infrastructure;

(iii) overseeing the construction of water and sewerage works undertaken directly or by

contract;

(iv) formulating, monitoring and evaluating requirements of physical and financial

progress of development projects and programmes; and

(v) verifying technical tender documents on water supply and sewerage infrastructure.

SENIOR PRINCIPAL SUPERINTENDING HYDROLOGIST - ONE (1) POST V/NO. 139/2016 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.109,089 – Ksh.144,928 p.m. (Job Group ‘R’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:- (i) served for a minimum period of fifteen (15), of three (3) which should have been at the

level of Chief Superintending Hydrologist, Job Group ‘P’ and above; (ii) a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Applied Hydrology,

Operational Hydrology, Engineering Hydrology, Engineering in Water Resources

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Technology, Integrated Water Resource Management, Water Law or Civil Engineering (majoring in Hydrology) from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) attended a Strategic Leadership course from in a recognized institution; and (iv) demonstrated high standard of professional competence and administrative capability

required for effective planning, direction, control and co-ordination of hydrological services;

Note: Possession of a Masters Degree in a relevant field from a university recognized in

Kenya will be an added advantage. Duties and Responsibilities Specific duties and responsibilities at this level include: (i) formulating and coordinating implementation of surface-water resources policy; (ii) compiling and publication of data and reports on surface water resources; (iii) developing and advising on specific strategies of water conservation and protection of

national drainage basins; (iv) Interpreting policy on water resources management in accordance with the Water Act

2002; (v) coordinating training programmes for national hydrological services; and (vi) budgeting for the Department. PRINCIPAL SUPERINTENDING HYDROLOGIST - TWO (2) POSTS - V/NO. 140/2016 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.89,748 – Ksh.120,270 p.m. (Job Group ‘Q’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-


at the level of Senior Superintending Hydrologist, Job Group ‘N’ and above;

(ii) a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Hydrology, Engineering

Hydrology, Meteorology, Water Resources and Environmental Management,

Hydrogeology or Water Resource Engineering from a university recognized in Kenya


(iv) attended a Strategic Leadership course from in a recognized institution;

(v) demonstrated high standard of professional competence and administrative capability

required for effective planning, direction, control and co-ordination of hydrological

services;

Duties and Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities at this level entails:- (i) reviewing and implementing surface-water resources policy, strategies and

programmes; (ii) providing guidelines and appraisal of basins and national surface-water resources

potential and quality;

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(iii) preparing, compiling and publishing data and reports on surface-water resources; and (iv) co-ordinating the national surface-water resources evaluation in accordance with the

provision of Water Act 2002; and (v) implementing training programmes for national hydrological services. DEPUTY GOVERNMENT CHEMIST- ONE (1) POST - V/NO. 141/2016 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.109,089 – Ksh.144,928 p.m. (Job Group ‘R’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:- (i) served for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years , three (3) of which should have been

at the level of Assistant Government Chemist, Job Group ‘P’ and above; (ii) a Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following disciplines:- Chemistry, Food

Science and Technology, Forensic Science, Biochemistry or Environmental Science from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) a Masters degree in a relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya (iv) attended a Strategic Leadership course from in a recognized institution; (v) demonstrated high degree of administrative capability, technical and professional

competence as reflected in work performance and results; Duties and Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities at this level include: (i) formulating, implementing and reviewing policies, strategies and programmes; (ii) providing guidance on strategic direction for all matters pertaining to quantitative and

qualitative analytical services and water quality and pollution control services; (iii) coordinating budgeting and costing for technical services; (iv) developing procedures on the provision of the technical services; (v) initiating the development of the modern information communication technology in

the provision of chemist services; and (vi) development and implementation of strategic/workplans for the department.

SENIOR ASSISTANT GOVERNMENT CHEMIST - TWO (2) POSTS - V/NO. 142/2016 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.89,748 – Ksh.120,270 p.m. (Job Group ‘Q’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-


at the level of Principal Chemist, Job Group ‘N’ and above;

(ii) a Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following disciplines:- Chemistry, Food

Science and Technology, Forensic Science, Biochemistry or Environmental Science


(iii) a Masters degree in a relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iv) attended a Strategic Leadership course in a recognized institution; and

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(v) demonstrated high degree of administrative capability, technical and professional

competence as reflected in work performance and results.


Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-

(i) providing water quality and pollution control services;

(ii) providing technical advice to Government agencies and the public on matters relating

to analytical services and water quality and pollution control services;

(iii) participating in technical evaluation of quotations and tenders for laboratory stores

and services; and

(iv) developing proposals for research projects related to quantitative and qualitative

analysis.

SENIOR PRINCIPAL WATER RESEARCH OFFICER I - ONE (1) POST - V/NO. 143/2016 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.89,748 – Ksh.120,270 p.m. (Job Group ‘Q’) (i) served for a minimum period of twelve (12) years, three (3) which should have been

at the level of Principal Water Research Officer, Job Group ‘N’ and above; (ii) a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in any of the following disciplines:- Hydrology,

Meteorology, Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical

Engineering from a university recognized in Kenya;

OR

Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Mathematics/Computer Science from a university

recognized in Kenya plus post-graduate diploma in Operational Hydrology or

Hydrogeology from a recognized institution;

OR

a Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree in Physics/Biological Science or in a major

subject under (ii) above from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) attended a Strategic Leadership course in a recognized institution;

(iv) shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;

Note: Possession of a Masters degree in a relevant field from a university recognized will be

considered as an added advantage.


An officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Principal Water Research Officer for

coordination and control of provisional activities related to water research in a particular

section existing within the water research division. Specific duties and responsibilities

include;

(i) formulating, implementing and reviewing water research policies, strategies and

programmes;

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(ii) ensuring security of completed research projects;

(iii) supervising and evaluating water research activities;

(iv) attending conferences and technical committees on water research; and

(v) enforcing Patent and Copyright registration.

VACANCY IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND

TECHNOLOGY (STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION)

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION – FIFTY SEVEN (57) POSTS - V/No. 144/2016

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.109,089 – Ksh.144,928 p.m. (Job Group ‘R’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: (i) served for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years and currently serving in the grade of

Assistant Director of Education, Job Group ‘P’ and above in the Ministry of Education; (ii) a Bachelor of Education degree from a university recognized in Kenya;

OR

a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree with Education from a university recognized in

Kenya;

OR

a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree from a university recognized in Kenya and a

Postgraduate Diploma in Education from a recognized institution;

(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Arts, Science, Business

Administration in a management related field from a university recognized in Kenya;


(v) a clear understanding of the National Development Goals, Vision 2030, Millennium

Development Goals, emerging trends and techniques and the ability to translate them

to the education management function; and

(vi) demonstrated a high degree of professional competence in work performance and

results.

Duties and Responsibilities Specific duties and responsibilities include:

(i) formulating, implementing and reviewing education, policies and strategies;

(ii) overseeing development and implementation of curriculum;

(iii) initiating and conducting research in the education sector;

(iv) managing teacher education;

(v) facilitating the administration of national examinations;

(vi) facilitating quality assurance and standards of education programs and projects and

implementing of recommendations;

(vii) coordinating the registration and deregistration of educational institutions; and

(viii) developing and implementation of ICT integration in education.

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VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SERVICE, YOUTH AND GENDER AFFAIRS (STATE DEPARTMENT OF GENDER AFFAIRS)

SECRETARY, GENDER – ONE (1) POST – V/NO. 145/2016 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.152,060 p.m. – Ksh.302,980 p.m. (Job Group ‘T’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: (i) served for a minimum period of three (3)years in the grade of Director, Gender, Job

Group ‘S’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service; (ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Gender Studies, Gender and

Development, Sociology, Business Administration (Finance/Entrepreneurship Option), Anthropology, Counselling and Psychology, Economics, Law or any other relevant social science from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following fields: Gender and Development, Business Administration, Project Development and Management, Anthropology, Counselling, Project Planning and Management, Public Administration/Policy, Economics, Law or any other relevant social science from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iv) attended a Strategic Leadership course from a recognized institution; (v) membership to a relevant professional body (where applicable); (vi) been conversant with emerging issues in the field of Gender mainstreaming, Social

economic empowerment as well as gender related violence and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM); and

(vii) demonstrated outstanding professional and managerial competence in Gender matters; and

(viii) a clear understanding of the Government Development Agenda and the ability to translate them into Gender related programmes and projects.

Duties and Responsibilities An officer at this level will be responsible to the Principal Secretary for overall coordination of the Gender function. Specific duties and responsibilities include: (i) developing, reviewing and overseeing implementation of gender policies and

programmes; (ii) coordinating gender mainstreaming into the national development agenda; (iii) promoting socio-economic empowerment and mitigation against FGM and SGBV in

the public and private sector; (iv) facilitating domestication and implementation of resolutions made at international and

regional engagements on gender; (v) coordinating research and benchmarking on gender issues; (vi) overseeing the implementation of gender related funds; (vii) promoting partnership with stakeholders on Gender related matters; and (x) supervising, mentoring and development of staff in the Directorate.

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DIRECTOR, GENDER- TWO (2) POSTS - V/NO. 146/2016 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.120,270 p.m. – Ksh.180,660 p.m. (JOB GROUP ‘S’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: (i) served for a minimum period of three (3)years in the grade of Deputy Director for

Gender, Job Group ‘R’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service; (ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Gender Studies, Gender and


(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following fields: Gender and Development, Business Administration, Project Development and Management, Anthropology, Counselling, Project Planning and Management, Public Administration/Policy, Economics, Law or any other relevant social science from a university recognized in Kenya


economic empowerment as well as gender related violence and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM);

(vii) demonstrated outstanding professional and managerial competence in Gender matters; and

(viii) a clear understanding of the Government Development Agenda and the ability to translate them into Gender related programmes and projects.

Duties and Responsibilities An officer at this level will responsible to the Secretary, Gender for the overall management of a Division at the headquarters. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

(i) formulating, interpreting and implementing gender policies; (ii) identifying, designing and implementing programmes/projects that promote Gender

mainstreaming, socio-economic empowerment and mitigate against FGM and SGBV; (iii) monitoring prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Sexual and Gender

Based Violence (SGBV); (iv) conducting appraisal on policies, programmes and practices across sectors to establish

the level of gender responsiveness; (v) researching and benchmarking on gender issues;

(vi) overseeing the operations of the Gender Research and Documentation Centre; (vii) facilitating the development of gender disaggregated data; and

(viii) promoting partnership with stakeholders on gender related matters.

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR, GENDER - FOUR (4) POSTS - V/NO. 147/2016 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.109, 089 – Ksh.144, 928 p.m. (Job Group ’R’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: (i) served for a minimum period of three (3)years in the grade of Senior Assistant

Director for Gender, Job Group ‘R’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Gender Studies, Gender and Development, Sociology, Business Administration (Finance/Entrepreneurship Option), Anthropology, Counselling and Psychology, Economics, Law or any other relevant social science from a university recognized in Kenya;




(vii) a clear understanding of the Government Development Agenda and the ability to translate them into Gender related programmes and projects; and

(viii) demonstrated outstanding professional and managerial competence in Gender matters. Duties and Responsibilities An officer at this level may be deployed at the Headquarters to head a Unit/Programme or in a Ministry with complex gender issues to head Gender Function. Specific duties and responsibilities include: (i) coordinating gender mainstreaming, socio-economic empowerment programmes and

projects , Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) activities;

(ii) researching on and documentation of gender issues, including benchmarking on best practices;

(iii) monitoring prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV);

(iv) coordinating programmes for the reduction of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV);

(v) promoting partnership and engaging with stakeholders on Gender related matters; (vi) analyzing and interpreting gender disaggregated data; (vii) coordinating, monitoring and evaluating projects/programmes under the section; and (viii) managing and control of financial and other resources in the section.

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SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, GENDER - EIGHT (8) POSTS - V/NO. 148/2016 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.89,748 – Ksh.120,270 p.m. Job Group ‘Q’ For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: (i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director for

Gender, Job Group ‘P’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service; (ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Gender Studies, Gender and





(vii) a clear understanding of the Government Development Agenda and the ability to translate them into Gender related programmes and projects; and

(viii) demonstrated outstanding professional and managerial competence in Gender matters.

Duties and Responsibilities An officer at this level may be deployed at the Headquarters to head a Unit/Programme or in a Ministry with complex gender issues to head a Gender Function. Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: (i) facilitating Gender mainstreaming, socio-economic empowerment, Female Genital

Mutilation (FGM) and Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) activities; (ii) monitoring gender mainstreaming, socio-economic empowerment, Female Genital

Mutilation (FGM) and Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) activities; (iii) researching on and documentation of gender issues, including benchmarking on best

practices; (iv) providing guidance on Gender Mainstreaming in the Medium Term Expenditure

Framework and Medium Term Plans; (v) coordination gender focal points across sectors; (vi) monitoring prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Sexual and Gender

Based Violence (SGBV); (vii) developing gender disaggregated data; and (viii) engaging with partners and stakeholders on Gender related matters. SECRETARY/CEO PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

Documents

REPUBLIC OF KENYA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION ADVERT - AUGUST 2016.pdf · 6 so as to reach the Commission on or before 19th September, 2016. VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, TRADE