The Public Service Commission (PSC) has advertised several job vacancies with attractive salaries.The vacancies are as provided below
Applications are invited from qualified persons for the positions shown below. Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications as follows:
online through the Commission website publicservice.go.ke or job portal www.psckjobs.go.ke
OR
by completing ONE PSC 2 (Revised 2016) application form. The form may be downloaded from the Commission’s websites.
Completed applications should be sent or delivered to:
THE SECRETARY/CEO
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMMISSION HOUSE
P.O. BOX 30095 – 00100
NAIROBI
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. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application.
Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenyans diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE, 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.
Applications should reach the Commission on or before 2nd March, 2017.
SUMMARY OF ADVERTS
V/ NO.
POST
MINISTRY
JOB
NO. OF
GROUP
VACANCIES
1/2017
Director, Kenya School of Adventure
Interior and
S
1
and Leadership
Coordination of
National
Government
2/2017
Director, Probation and Aftercare
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S
1
Service
3/2017
Senior Assistant Director, Probation
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Q
6
and Aftercare Service
4/2017
Deputy Director, Kenya Institute of
Industry, Trade and
R
1
Business Training (KIBT)
Cooperatives
5/2017
Government Chemist
Health
S
1
6/2017
Senior Assistant Director, Human
East African
Q
1
Resource Planning and Development
Community, Labour
and Social
Protection
7/2017
Senior Assistant Director,
Environment and
Q
1
Programmes, Projects and Strategic
Natural Resources
Initiatives
8/2017
Engineering Secretary (Agriculture)
Agriculture,
T
1
Livestock and
Fisheries
9/2017
Chief Engineer (Agriculture)
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S
2
10/2017
Agriculture Secretary
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T
1
11/2017
Director of Agriculture
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S
1
12/2017
Principal, Kenya School of
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S
1
Agriculture
13/2017
Lecturer II
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K
15
14/2017
Deputy Director, Leather
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R
1
Development
15/2017
Deputy Director, Livestock
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R
1
Production
16/2017
Senior Assistant Director, Livestock
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Q
1
Production
17/2017
Deputy Director, Veterinary Services
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R
1
18/2017
Senior Assistant Director, Veterinary
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Q
3
Services
19/2017
Director of Mines
Mining
S
1
20/2017
Director, Mineral Promotion and
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S
1
Value Addition
21/2017
Chemical Engineer
“
K
3
22/2017
Metallurgists
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K
5
23/2017
Geologist II
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K
34
2
24/2017
Inspector of Mines
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K
38
25/2017
Inspector of Explosives
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K
10
26/2017
Chemist
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K
2
27/2017
Cartographic Assistant
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H
10
28/2017
Director, Human Resource
Public Service,
S
8
Management and Development
Youth and Gender
Affairs
29/2017
Deputy Director, Human Resource
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R
15
Management and Development
30/2017
Senior Assistant Director, Human
“
Q
14
Resource Management and
Development
31/2017
Senior Assistant Director, Office
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Q
3
Administrative Services
32/2017
Deputy Solicitor General
Office of the
SLG8/’T’
2
Attorney General
and Department of
Justice
33/2017
Chief State Counsel
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SLG 7/’S’
5
34/2017
Deputy Chief State Counsel
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SLG8/’R’
16
35/2017
Senior Principal State Counsel
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SLG5/’Q’
16
36/2017
State Counsel II
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SLG1/’L’
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VACANCY IN THE MINISTRY OF INTERIOR AND COORDINATION OF NATIONAL
GOVERNMENT -STATE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERIOR
DIRECTOR, KENYA SCHOOL OF ADVENTURE AND LEADERSHIP (KESAL) – ONE (1) POST – V/NO. 1/2017
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.120,270 – Ksh.180,660 p.m. – Job Group ‘S’
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Deputy Director, Kenya School of Adventure and Leadership (KESAL), Job Group ‘R’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service;
a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Physical Education, Sports Science, Sports Management, Sports and Recreation Management, Sports and Exercise Science, Leisure and Recreation Management or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Physical Education, Sports Science, Sports Psychology, Sports Management, Sports and Recreation Management, Sports and Exercise Science, Leisure and Recreation Management, Bio-Kinetics or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
Training of Trainers (TOT) certificate lasting not less than one (1) week from a recognized institution for applicants who do not hold a Bachelor of Education degree or Post Graduate Diploma in Education;
(iv) certificate in Outdoor Experiential Training lasting not less than three (3) weeks from a recognized institution;
certificate in Para-Military Training lasting not less than three (3) months from a recognized institution;
attended a strategic leadership course from a recognized institution; and
demonstrated professional competence and a thorough understanding of national goals, vision, policies and ability to relate them to the training function.
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Principal Secretary for the overall administration and coordination of the school. Specific duties and responsibilities include:
formulating, implementing and reviewing training policies and standard operating procedures;
directing curriculum and syllabus development;
initiating and nurturing partnerships with key stakeholders;
liaising with national, regional and international stakeholders on matters relating to experiential learning;
developing implementing and monitoring realization of the institution’s Strategic Plan and objectives; and
managing the financial, human and other resources of the institution.
STATE DEPARTMENT FOR CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
DIRECTOR, PROBATION AND AFTERCARE SERVICE – (1) POST – V/NO.2/2017 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.120, 270 – Ksh.180,660 p.m. – Job Group ‘S’
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
served for a minimum period of eighteen (18) years, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior Assistant Director, Probation and Aftercare Service, Job
Group ‘Q’ and above;
a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following Social Sciences: Social Work, Sociology, Criminology, Guidance and Counselling, Social Psychology or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Criminology,
Guidance and Counselling, Social Psychology or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
attended strategic leadership course in a recognized institution;
demonstrated professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative in the general organization and control of the department; and
been conversant with Government Policies on Criminal Justice Administration and Management of Offenders.
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Principal Secretary for the organization, control and management of the department. Duties and responsibilities include:
formulating, reviewing and implementation of Government Policies on Crime Prevention and Rehabilitation;
formulating, interpreting and implementing Government Programmes and activities on Crime Prevention and Treatment of Offenders in the Community;
directing and controlling Departmental activities in all the Counties and at the Headquarters;
efficient and effective organization and operation of the Department and supervising Probation Services countrywide;
liaising with the Judiciary, Police, Children Service and Prisons Departments and other legal sectors including development partners for better management of the Criminal Justice System;
providing secretariat services to the Central Probation Committee and advice to the Committees on matters relating to the departmental operations; and
ensuring safe custody of offenders residing in the Community, Correctional Institutions under the department.
SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, PROBATION AND AFTERCARE SERVICE – SIX (6) POSTS – V/NO. 3/2017
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.89,748 – Ksh,120,270 p.m. – Job Group ‘Q’
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
served for minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director, Probation and Aftercare Service, Job Group ‘P’;
a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following Social Sciences: Social Work, Sociology, Criminology, Guidance and Counselling, Social Psychology or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Criminology, Guidance and Counselling, Social Psychology or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
attended strategic leadership course in a recognized institution;
be conversant with Government Policies on Criminal Justice Administration and Management of Offenders; and
demonstrated analytical, communication and management competencies.
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will report to the Director of Probation and Aftercare Service on matters relating to professional policy administration and management of human, financial resources and development. Duties and responsibilities include:
overseeing Departmental Planning, budgeting and programme implementation;
creating linkages and liaising with other Criminal Justice Agencies and Partners on matters pertaining to Probation, Community Service Orders, Victim Services, Parole and Aftercare for the benefit of the supervised;
ensuring that Statutory Review Board meetings are held and maintained;
ensuring that professional standards are adhered to and maintained; and
coordinating day-to-day administration of the Department including Staff Training and Development.
VACANCY IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND COOPERATIVES
(STATE DEPARTMENT FOR TRADE)
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, KENYA INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS TRAINING (KIBT) – ONE (1) POST – V/NO. 4/2017
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.109,089 – Ksh.144,928 p.m. – Job Group ‘R’
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
served for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years, three (3) years of which should have been in the grade of Senior Principal Lecturer II, Job Group ‘P’ and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service;
a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Business Administration, Statistics, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Counseling, Business Management, Graphic Design, Business and Information Technology, Management Science or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya, and a Diploma/Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized institution;
OR
a Bachelors of Education degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Counselling, Business Studies, Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Education (Planning, Curriculum Development, Educational Administration, Counselling), Commerce, Business Administration, Counselling, Statistics, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Business Management, Business and Information Technology, Management Science or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
attended a strategic leadership course from a recognized institution; and
demonstrated professional competence and a thorough understanding of national goals, policies and programmes and the ability to translate them to the Institute’s function.
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director, Kenya Institute of Business Training (KIBT). Specific duties and responsibilities include:
developing, implementing and reviewing the Institute’s policies, programmes and strategies;
liaising with stakeholders in the development, implementation, and review of MSMEs curriculum;
facilitating and supervising preparation of instructional materials;
monitoring the planning and implementation of entrepreneurship in-service programmes for budding enterprises;
developing of new entrepreneurship training programmes, business counseling and extension service activities;
ensuring proper placement and supervision of trainees on industrial attachment;
arranging and coordinating business incubation and start-up programmes; and
coordinating the monitoring and evaluation of training programmes.
VACANCY IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH GOVERNMENT CHEMIST – ONE (1) POST – V/NO. 5/2017
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.120,270 – Ksh.180,660 p.m. – Job Group ‘S’
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
served for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Deputy Government Chemist, Job Group ‘Q’ and above;
a Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: Chemistry, Food Science and Technology, Forensic Science, Biochemistry or Environmental Science or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
attended a strategic leadership course from a recognized institution; and
demonstrated professional competence and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals and policies and the ability to relate them to the government chemist in the provisions of quantitative and qualitative analytical laboratory services and water quality and pollution control services.
NOTE: possession of a Master’s degree in a relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya will be considered as added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will be the head of the Government Chemist Department and will be responsible to the Principal Secretary for management and administration of the function. Specific duties and responsibilities include:
formulating, implementing and reviewing policies and programmes relating to quantitative analytical services and water quality and pollution control services;
provision of quantitative and qualitative analytical laboratory services and water quality and pollution control services;
overseeing the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC);
monitoring and evaluating quantitative and qualitative analytical and forensic laboratory services;
securing and managing financial support for development plans;
instituting operational accountability and transparency; and
managing the financial, human and other resources of the institution
VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY, LABOUR AND
SOCIAL PROTECTION (STATE DEPARTMENT FOR LABOUR)
SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT – ONE (1) POST – V/NO. 6/2017
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.89,748 – Ksh.120,270 p.m. – Job Group ‘Q’
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
at least fifteen (15) years cumulative service, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Principal Human Resource Planning and Development/Employment/ Productivity Officer, Job Group ‘N’ and above or in a comparable and equivalent position in the public service;
a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management/Planning/Development, Education, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Applied Statistics, Demography, Sociology, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Law or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Demography, Sociology, Business Administration, Human Resource Management/ Planning/Development, Applied Statistics, Information Technology Systems, Labour Economics, Curriculum Development, Economics, Development, Entrepreneurship
studies or Philosophy (M. Phil) in Economics or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
attended a strategic leadership course in a recognized institution; and
demonstrated a clear understanding of National Development Goals, Vision 2030 and the role of Human Resource Planning and Development in achievement of the same.
Duties of Responsibilities
formulating, implementing and reviewing policies and programmes relating to Human Resource Planning and Development activities;
initiating of National Human Resource Planning Development plans;
designing, implementing and evaluating Human Resource Planning Development programmes to meet specific Human Resource demands;
evaluating the labour market situation in the economy to determine any deficiencies and supply/demands gaps in skills;
planning, coordinating and harmonizing training and other human resource development activities in identified sectors of the economy;
administering, managing and efficiently operating the human resource planning and development activities; and
overseeing the development of a National Occupational Classification System (NOCS).
VACANCY IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
(STATE DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT)
SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR PROGRAMMES, PROJECTS AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES – ONE (1) POST – V/NO. 7/2017
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.89,748 – Ksh.120,270 p.m. – Job Group ‘Q’
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director Programmes, Projects and Strategic Initiatives, Job Group ‘P’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service;
a Bachelor’s degree in any of the disciplines: Fisheries, Forestry, Geo-spatial
Information and Remote Sensing, Agriculture, Aquatic Science, Bio-Resource Conservation and Management, Botany, Chemistry, Climate Change and Development, Coastal and Marine Resource Management, Conservation Biology, Disaster Mitigation and Sustainable Development, Dry land Agriculture and Enterprise Development, Earth Science with Information Technology, Ecology, Geo-Information Sciences, Horticulture, Land Resource Planning and Management, Management of Agro-Ecosystem and Environment, Marine Resource Management , Meteorology, Natural Resource Management, Waste Management, Water Resource Management and Environment, Wildlife Management, Zoology, Environmental Science/ Conservation and Natural Resource Management/ Conservation/ Education/Health/ Horticulture and
Landscaping/ Law/ Management and Conservation/ Resource Conservation/Studies and Community Development, Environmental Studies and Community Resource Conservation / Bio System Engineering/ Chemistry or equivalent and relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Forest Survey for Sustainable Development, Forestry, Natural Resources Management, , Geo-spatial Information and Remote Sensing, Geo-information Sciences, Marine Science, Fish Science, Biological Science (Botany/Zoology/Aquatic Ecology/Biology of Conservation), Management of Agro-ecosystems and Environment, Afro-Forestry, Climate Change Adaptation, Agriculture Resource Management, Agriculture Economics, Land and Water Management, Biodiversity Conservation, Limnology and Hydrology, Wildlife Conservation, Range management, Meteorology, Climate Change, Sustainable Development, Environmental Economics/Diplomacy/ Law/ Science/Governance/Policy/ Planning and Management/Studies/Agro-forestry and Rural Development/ Education/ Health/Management and Legislation/ Chemistry or equivalent and relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
attended a strategic leadership course in a recognized institution; and
demonstrated outstanding professional competence in project management design, proposal writing and implementation.
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:
guiding in the operations of projects and programmes funded by the Ministry;
planning, coordinating and monitoring the implemented projects within the Ministry and its Parastatals to ensure impact and accountability;
pursuing strategic engagements and investment through emerging international funding opportunities;
coordinating strategic partnerships and collaborative ventures in environment and natural resource management sector; and
mobilizing donor support to the Ministry.
VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES
STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
ENGINEERING SECRETARY (AGRICULTURE)– ONE (1) POST – V/NO. 8/2017 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.152, 060 – Ksh.302,980 p.m. – Job Group ‘T’
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
served for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Senior Principal Superintending Engineer (Agriculture), Job Group ‘R’ and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service;
a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following Agricultural Engineering fields: Soil and Water, Mechanization/Farm Power, Structures or equivalent and relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
a Master’s degree any of the following Agricultural Engineering fields: Soil and Water, Mechanization/Farm Power, Structures or any other relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
attended a strategic leadership course from a recognized institution;
been registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya; and
demonstrated a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, programmes and the ability to relate them to agricultural the engineering function.
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will be the head of the Engineering Technical Department and the chief advisor to the Principal Secretary on issues relating to the agricultural engineering function. Specific duties and responsibilities include:
formulating, implementing and reviewing of policies, strategies and regulations,
standards and guidelines on agricultural engineering and natural resource management;
monitoring and evaluating standards and guidelines on agricultural engineering products and services;
coordinating management of the National Agricultural Technology Development Centres;
developing linkages within the agricultural sector and related activities;
mobilizing resources for agricultural engineering development plans programmes; and
coordinating registration of Agricultural Engineers in liaison with Engineers’ Board of Kenya (EBK) and Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK).
CHIEF ENGINEER (AGRICULTURE) – TWO (2) POSTS – V/NO. 9/2017 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.120, 270 – Ksh.180,660 p.m. – Job Group ‘S’
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Senior Principal Superintending Engineer (Agriculture), Job Group ‘R’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service;
a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following Agricultural Engineering fields: Soil and Water, Mechanization/Farm Power, Structures or equivalent and relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
a Master’s degree any of the following Agricultural Engineering fields: Soil and Water, Mechanization/Farm Power, Structures or a relevant and equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
attended a strategic leadership course in a recognized institution;
demonstrated a high degree of administrative, professional and technical competence and possess leadership qualities and initiative in matters of Agricultural Engineering; and
a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, programmes and the ability to relate them to the Agricultural Engineering function.
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Engineering Secretary for the following duties and responsibilities.
formulating, implementing and reviewing agricultural engineering policies, strategies, guidelines and programmes;
interpretation and application of the Agricultural Act and other related statutes;
providing guidance on all matters related to land resource management and agro-processing;
facilitating and promoting research and technology transfer in agricultural mechanization and agro-processing; and
mobilising resources for implementation of agricultural engineering programmes.
AGRICULTURE SECRETARY – ONE (1) POST –
V/NO. 10/2017
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.152,060 – Ksh.302,980 p.m.
(Job Group ‘T’)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Director of Agriculture, Job Group ‘S’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service;
(ii) a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or equivalent and relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
a Master’s degree in Agriculture/Agricultural Economics or equivalent and relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
attended a strategic leadership course in a recognized institution;
demonstrated ability to articulate the vision of the agricultural sector and cultivate working relationships and sustainable development with stakeholders; and
demonstrated knowledge in global, regional and emerging policy issues in agriculture, trade and industry.
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will be the head of Agriculture Technical Departments and the chief advisor to the Principal Secretary on issues relating to the Agriculture Act and related statutes. Specific duties and responsibilities include:
formulation, reviews and implementation of Agricultural Policies and programmes;
(ii) developing linkages within the agricultural sector and related activities;
identify impediments and constraints to the implementation of policies and programmes; and
securing and managing financial support for agricultural development plans;
designing and implementing prioritized and competitive agricultural programmes and projects.
DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE – ONE (1) POST –
V/NO. 11/2017
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs120,270 – Ksh.180,660 p.m.
(Job Group ‘S’)
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For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Deputy Director of Agriculture/Senior Principal of Agriculture Training Institute, Job Group ‘R’ ;
a Bachelor of Science degree (BSc.) in any of the following fields: Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Economics, Natural Resource Management, Home Economics, Agribusiness Agriculture Extension, Agriculture Extension, Agricultural Education or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Agriculture, Horticulture, agricultural Economics, Natural Resource Management, Home Economics, agribusiness Agriculture Extension, Agriculture Extension, agricultural Education or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
attended a strategic leadership course in a recognized institution; and
demonstrated a high degree of administrative capability, technical and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will be answerable to the Agriculture Secretary for the following duties and responsibilities.
interpreting and application of the Agricultural Act and other related statutes
formulating, monitoring, evaluating of projects and programmes in collaboration with other stakeholders in the agricultural sector;
implementing policies and legislation related to export and import of agricultural commodities in liaison with other related institutions and agencies;
monitoring and controlling use of agro-chemicals and crop protection programmes;
coordinating national food security and early warning systems in liaison with other relevant departments;
researching on new and emerging crop varieties and soil fertility;
documenting and disseminating relevant agricultural information; and
promoting appropriate development and transfer of technologies for agro based industries.
PRINCIPAL, KENYA SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE – ONE (1) POST –V/NO. 12/2017 Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.120,270 – 180,660 p.m. (Job Group ‘S’)
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 Senior Principal Lecturer/Deputy Principal, Job Group ‘Q’ and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service;
a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Agriculture, Agricultural education, Animal Science, agricultural Economics/Agribusiness, Agricultural Engineering, Horticulture, agriculture and Home Economics or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Agriculture, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics Psychology, Communication, Agriculture Education,
Horticulture, Agricultural Economics/Agribusiness, Agriculture Engineering, Animal Science, Computer Science/Information and Communication technology or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
attended a strategic leadership course in a recognized institution;
attended a Training of Trainers (TOT) course or a postgraduate Diploma in Education from a recognized institution;
a thorough understanding of the national goals, policies and programmes and ability to relate them to the Agricultural personnel training function.
Duties and responsibilities
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Agriculture Secretary for the overall administration of the Kenya School of Agriculture. Specific duties and responsibilities include:
interpreting and implementing government manpower training policy;
overseeing curriculum development, implementation and review;
liaising with other institutions and agencies for effective development and implementation of training programmes; and
mobilizing and managing resources for the implementation of the institute’s programmes and projects.
LECTURER II – FIFTEEN (15) POSTS – V/NO.13/2017
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.31,020 – Ksh.41,590 p.m. (Job Group ‘K’)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: a Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following fields: Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering (Environmental Engineering, Bio-Systems Engineering, Soil and Water Engineering, Irrigation Engineering, Structures and Process Engineering, Farm Power and Machinery), Farm Management, Food Science and Technology (Dairy Science and Technology, Agro Processing), Agricultural Economics (Agribusiness, Agricultural Marketing); Agricultural Extension and Education, Horticulture (Floriculture, Hydroponics); Dry-land Agriculture, Home Economics (Home Science, Home Management), or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya
Duties and Responsibilities
This is an entry grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will be deployed as a Lecturer at the Kenya School of Agriculture and will be responsible to the Principal for the following duties and responsibilities:
preparing schemes of work, lesson plans, lesson notes, lecturing and demonstrating in the area of specialization;
setting and marking continuous assessment tests and examinations;
supervising demonstrations and practical exercises in areas of specialization;
supervising trainees on attachment and internship programmes;
compiling trainees performance records in areas of specialization;
conducting extra-curricular activities; and
Guiding and counseling trainees.
STATE DEPARTMENT FOR LIVESTOCK
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, LEATHER DEVELOPMENT – ONE (1) POST – V/NO.14/2017 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.109,089 – Ksh.144,928 p.m. (Job Group ‘R’)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Senior Assistant Director, Leather Development, Job Group ‘Q’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service;
a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following discipline: Leather Technology, Footwear Technology, Materials Technology (Leather or Leather goods Design and Development from a university recognized in Kenya;
OR
a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Animal Science or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya with a basic Certificate/ Diploma or a post graduate training in Hides and Skins or Leather Technology from a recognized institution;
a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Leather Technology, Footwear Technology, Leather Goods Design and Development or Environmental Science from a recognized university;
attended a strategic leadership course in a recognized institution; and
shown administrative capability and professional competence required in managing leather development services.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level include:
participating in the formulation, development and review of policies, legislations and strategies for leather development;
preparing work plans for leather and leather products development;
organizing for the verification of tanning agents and materials and assessing tannery waste to prevent environmental pollution;
preparing project proposals in leather development for resource mobilization;
planning for trainings and demonstrations on best practices to stakeholders for production of high quality on value addition of hides, skin and leather;
participating in research agenda setting on new technology in curing, storage, tanning and tanning chemicals in liaison with other stakeholders;
mitigating emerging challenges faced by stakeholders in the leather industry; and
advising investors on the requirements for establishing commercial tanners.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION – ONE (1) POST – V/NO. 15/2017 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.109,089 – Ksh.144,928 p.m. (Job Group ‘R’)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Senior Assistant Director of Livestock Production, Job Group ‘Q’;
a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Animal Science, animal Production, Agriculture, Apiculture, Food Science and Technology, Agribusiness, Agriculture and Home Economics, Range Management, Natural Resources Management, Livestock/agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology, Agricultural Education and Extension or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Animal Science, animal Production, Agriculture, Apiculture, Food Science and Technology, agribusiness, Agriculture and Home Economics, Range Management, Natural Resources Management, Livestock/agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology, Agricultural Education and Extension or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
attended a strategic leadership course in a recognized institution; and
shown administrative capability and professional competence required in managing livestock production service.
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director, Livestock Production for the following duties and responsibilities:
participating in development of public/private initiatives and overall policy formulation;
preparing technical information in animal production, livestock marketing, range management, apiculture, and ranching;
researching and advising on livestock production technologies and techniques;
establishing linkage with research institutions and other stakeholders on livestock production matters;
coordinating conservation and utilization of range resources;
overseeing the implementation of livestock information management systems;
coordinating monitoring and evaluation of livestock production programmes; and
participating in formulation of livestock bi-lateral/multilateral agreements.
SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION – ONE (1) POST- V/NO. 16/2017
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.89,748 – Ksh.120,270 p.m. (Job Group ‘Q’)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director of
Livestock Production, Job Group ‘P’;
a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Animal Science, animal
Production, Agriculture, Apiculture, Food Science and Technology, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Range Management, Natural Resources Management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology, Agricultural Education and Extension or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Animal Science, Animal
Production, Agriculture, Apiculture, Food Science and Technology, Agribusiness, Agriculture and Home Economics, Range Management, Natural Resources
Management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology, Agricultural Education and Extension, Animal breeding and Genetics, Animal Nutrition or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
attended a strategic leadership course in a recognized institution; and
shown outstanding administrative capability and professional competence required in managing livestock production service.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities at this level include:
providing technical advice and information in animal production, livestock marketing, range management, apiculture and ranching;
overseeing effective and efficient management of sheep and goat station, livestock farmers, mobile pastoral training units, pastoral training centres or livestock improvement and multiplication farms;
organizing the preparation of agribusiness, ranch and farm plans;
monitoring and evaluating of livestock production programmes;
collaborating with the researcher institute and other stakeholders on livestock production matters;
planning for conservation and utilization of range resources; and
developing and implementing livestock information management system.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, VETERINARY SERVICES – ONE (1) POST – V/NO. 17/2017 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.109,089 – Ksh.144,928 p.m. (Job Group ‘R’)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Senior Assistant Director of Veterinary Services, Job Group ‘Q’;
a Bachelors degree of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) from a university recognized in Kenya;
a Master’s of Science in any of the following disciplines: Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, Livestock Economics, Forensic Science, Animal Nutrition and Feed Sciences, Animal Genetics and Breeding, Clinical Studies, Veterinary Public Health, Livestock Production System, Poultry Science, Veterinary Anatomy, Reproductive Biology, Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Diagnosis, Fish Science, Apiary Science, Public Health, Applied Veterinary Parasitology, Applied Microbiology, Comparative Mammalian Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Wildlife Health and Management, Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, Animal Production, Aquatic Science or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
registered by Kenya Veterinary Board;
attended a strategic leadership course in a recognized institution; and
shown administrative capability and professional competence required in managing veterinary service.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities at this level include:
participating in the formulation, development, implementation, monitoring and reviewing of policies, laws and strategies in the animal health sector;
planning and coordinating programmes on the control and eradication of epizootic and zoonotic disease and pests;
evaluating slaughter house designs and making recommendations for approval;
enforcing food safety and quality assurance regulations in local and export slaughter houses and other animal products processing plants;
evaluating export/import document in respect to live animals, animal products, by-products and inputs and making appropriate recommendations;
planning field efficacy trials for drugs, vaccines and acaricide, disseminating information on animal health, products and markets; and
organizing disease search, investigations, monitoring, mapping and outbreak responses.
SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, VETERINARY SERVICES – THREE (3) POSTS – V/NO. 18/2016
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.89,748 – Ksh.120,270 p.m. (Job Group ‘Q’)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director of Veterinary Services, Job Group ‘P’;
a Bachelors degree of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) from a university recognized in Kenya;
a Master’s of Science in any of the following disciplines: Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, Livestock Economics, Forensic Science, Animal Nutrition and Feed Sciences, Animal Genetics and Breeding, Clinical Studies, Veterinary Public Health, Livestock Production System, Poultry Science, Veterinary Anatomy, Reproductive Biology, Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Diagnosis, Fish Science, Apiary Science, Public Health, Applied Veterinary Parasitology, Applied Microbiology, Comparative Mammalian Physiology,
Pharmacology and Toxicology, Wildlife Health and Management, Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, Animal Production, Aquatic Science or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
registered by Kenya Veterinary Board;
attended a strategic leadership course in a recognized institution; and
shown administrative capability and professional competence required in managing veterinary service.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities at this level include:
evaluating export/import requests document and making appropriate recommendations;
coordinating programmes on the control and eradication of epizootic and zoonotic disease and pests;
organizing stakeholders’ training, seminars, workshops, field days, shows exhibitions, conferences on vector control programmes, animal health, breeding, welfare and good veterinary practices;
leading team(s) in inspecting, grading and licensing plants processing animal’s products and transport carriers/containers;
enforcing food safety and quality assurance regulations in local and export slaughter houses and other animal products processing plants;
collaborating with stakeholders in providing veterinary services;
undertaking forensic investigations and compiling appropriate reports; and
offering veterinary services at major ports of entry.
VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF MINING
DIRECTOR OF MINES- ONE (1) POST-V/No. 19/2017
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs120,270 – Ksh.180,660 p.m.
(Job Group ‘S’)
House allowance:
Ksh.60,000 p.m.
Medical Benefits:
As existing in the Civil Service
Commuter Allowance:
Ksh.20,000 p.m.
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