Director, Community Integration and Peace Building at

1 month ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK) Full time

The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission; Independence Constitution had Regional PSC's but abolished in 1964 following constitutional amendments; It is the oldest Constitutional Commission and its mandate has expanded over the years.

The Commission then constituted of a chairman, a deputy chairman and fifteen members all appointed by the President.

The Commission, since then, has handled matters of human resource management in the public service especially the civil service and local authorities.

Constitution of Kenya, 2010 promulgated on 27th August 2010 reconstituted the Commission with a redefined and expanded mandate and a lean membership.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Secretary ASALs and Regional Development for effective administration and management of the ASALs community peace building, conflict management and cross border Function.


Duties and responsibilities will include:

  • Overseeing interpretation and implementation of community integration and peace building and cross border policies, strategies, programmes and procedures;
Overseeing monitoring and evaluation of community integration peace building and cross border activities and preparation of reports;
Facilitating and offering leadership to community integration, peace building and cross border division;
Facilitate realization of accountability, effective delivery of services and team building of community integration peace building and cross border division;
Ensure prudent utilization of resources;
Assist in coordination of legal and institutional reforms for ASALs development in ASAL counties;
Providing strategic support and capacity building to ASALs counties on community integration peace building and cross border issues Implement and review institutional framework to facilitate peace building and conflict management in ASALs;
Supporting peace negotiations and settlements among communities in conflicts;
Developing IEC material to facilitate peace building process;
Undertaking sensitization programmes on peace building and conflict management;
Liaising with relevant stakeholders in implementation of ASALs programmes;
Undertaking periodic impact assessment of peace building and conflict management initiatives in ASALs;
Initiating negotiations and joint cross border plans between Kenya and ASALs cross borders states;
Mobilizing resources for implementation of cross border integrated frameworks.
Developing cross border development frameworks in collaboration with other cross border ASALs states;
Monitor implementation of Bi-lateral ASALs cross border agreement;
Initiating negotiations and joint cross border plans between Kenya and ASAL cross border states;
Mobilizing resources for implementation of cross border integrated frameworks.

For 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, Community Integration and Peace Building, CSG 7 and above, or in a comparable and relevant position in Public Service;
A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines:
  • Bachelor of Arts (Administration, Government, Sociology, anthropology, Development Studies), Disaster Management and Conflict Resolution, Education, Urban and Regional Planning, Dry land Resource Management, Information Science, Agricultural Economics/Project Planning and Management or equivalent qualification from a University recognized in Kenya;
A Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines:
  • Masters of Arts (Administration, Government, Sociology, anthropology, Development Studies), Disaster Management and Conflict Resolution, Education, Urban and Regional Planning, Dry land Resource Management, Information Science, Agricultural Economics/Project Planning and Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
A member of a recognized professional body.

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