Government Jobs and Careers in Kenya

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 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 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 Office Of The President, Ministry Of State For Provincial Administration And Internal Security

Deputy Secretary

Thirty Four (34) Posts V/No.115/2012
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 Under Secretary, Job Group ‘P’ in the Public Service;
• a Masters Degree in any Social Science from a recognized University;
• attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks in a recognized institution; and
• shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be deployed at the Ministry headquarters to head a special unit. Specific duties include:

• assisting in coordination of Public Service Reforms;
• preparing Ministerial briefs, speeches, policy, memoranda and concept papers;
• overseeing implementation of government policies;
• follow up on Government decisions and directives specific to the Ministry;
• assisting in coordination of administrative matters, training, development, deployment and promotion of administrative staff;
• coordinating performance appraisal for administrative staff in the Ministry;
• assisting in coordination of activities to mitigate HIV/AIDS,
• promotion of integrity and ethical conduct within the Ministry; and
• assisting in the management and security of Government assets and coordinating various meetings.

District Commissioner I 

Seventy (70) Posts V/No.116/2012
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 District Commissioner II, Job Group ‘P’ in the Public Service;
• a Masters Degree in any social science from a recognized university;
• attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks in a recognized institution; and
• shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be deployed to head a District with complex development activities and diverse socio-economic and political background. Specific duties include:

• efficient management and coordination of government functions in the district;
• general administration and coordination of development activities such as mobilization of resources for development;
• coordination and promotion of conflict resolution and peace building;
• interpretation, dissemination and overseeing implementation of government policies;
• responding to parliamentary business specific to the district; and
• coordination of state functions and supervision of staff under him/her.

Under Secretary 

Forty Eight (48) Posts V/No.117/2012
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 Senior Assistant Secretary, Job Group ‘N’ in the Public Service;
• a Masters degree in any social science from a recognized university;
• attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks in a recognized institution; and
• shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be deployed to handle diverse and complex administrative duties in a Ministry. Specific duties include:

• coordinating staff welfare matters;
• ensuring smooth flow of work;
• overseeing and guiding staff;
• managing Ministerial resources and assets;
• promoting integrity and ethical conduct within the ministry;
• coordinating activities of various committees within the ministry;
• writing speeches, briefs, concept papers on policy issues;
• managing Government resources; and
• Mainstreaming HIV/AIDS activities.