Senior Deputy Director, Organization Design and Career Management-Career and Advisory Services

4 weeks 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

Developing, reviewing and implementing policy guidelines on career and succession management in the Public Service;
Developing guidelines and framework for development and review of Career Guidelines for MDAs, State Corporations and Public Universities;
Monitoring implementation of policies, strategies, procedures and guidelines on career and succession management in MDAs State Corporations and Public Universities;
Coordinating validation on reports on career guidelines and succession management undertaken by MDAs to ensure adherence to professional standards and preparing briefs for consideration by the Commission;
Providing capacity building and technical assistance to MDAs and State Corporations on Career management;
Managing records on Commission decisions emanating from the department;
Compiling management information reports on career and succession management for reference and decision making;
Developing, interpreting and monitoring implementation of policies and guidelines on career and succession management in the Public Service;
Coordinating capacity building of MDAs in career and succession management;
Organizing and allocating tasks to staff;
Coordinating the preparation of individual work plans; and
Preparing budget, procurement plans and cash flow projections.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: - Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years in the field of Public Sector Organization and Career Design and must be in the grade of a Deputy Director, Career Management and Advisory Services or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider Public Service;
Bachelor's degree in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Business Administration, Economics/Statistics, Organization Design and Development, Education, Sociology, Anthropology Government/Political Science, Public Administration or any other Social Science from a recognized institution;
Master's degree in any of the following fields: Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Human Resource Planning, Human Resource Development, Economic, Statistics, Organization Design and Development, Education or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
Membership to a relevant professional body;
Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and

Demonstrated professional competence, managerial capability and a thorough understanding of the provisions of Management Consultancy Services policies and have the ability to relate them to the national development goals.



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