Director, Research And Partnerships

2 weeks ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Public Service Commision Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Article 234 of the Constitution outlines the functions and powers of the Public Service Commission. According to the article the Commission is expected to;

Establish and abolish office in the public service;
Appoint persons to hold or act in public offices, and to confirm appointments;
Exercise disciplinary control over and remove persons holding or acting in those offices;
Promote the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 throughout the public service;
Investigate, monitor and evaluate the organization, administration and personnel practices of the public service;
Ensure that the public service is efficient and effective;
Develop human resources in the public service;
Review and make recommendations to the national government in respect ofconditions of service, code of conduct and qualifications of officers in the public service;
Evaluate and report to the President and Parliament on the extent to which the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 are complied with in the public service;
Hear and determine appeals in respect of county governments' public service; and
Perform any other functions and exercise any other powers conferred by national legislation.

JOB SUMMARY

Requirements for AppointmentFor appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:Served for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which must be at the grade of Assistant Director, Research and Partnership, CSG 7 and above, or in a comparable and relevant position in wider public service;A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Development studies, Business Management, Education, Urban and Regional Planning, Economics, Statistics, Project Planning and Management or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya.A Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Development studies, Business Management, Education, Urban and Regional Planning, Economics, Statistics, Project Planning and Management or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya.Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance.Member of a recognized professional body.

RESPONSIBILITIES

REQUIRED SKILLS

Budgeting, financial planning, Business development, Business strategy, Leadership skills

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education



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