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Senior Deputy Director, Macro and Fiscal Policy

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Deputy Director, Macro and Fiscal Policy/Deputy Chief Economist CSG 6;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields: Economics and Finance, Actuari-al Sciences or any other equivalent qualification for a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Masters Degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Economics Policy Management Project Planning Management from a university recognized in 
• Kenya;
• Certificate in any of the following fields: Policy Formulation, Financial Modelling, Macro-economic Modelling, Public Expenditure Analysis/Management, Tax Policy Analysis and Revenue Estimation, Public Debt Management, Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations Management or Regional Integration from a recognized Institu-tion; and
• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capacity as reflected in work performance and results

Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Deputy Director, Macro and Fiscal Policy will be responsible to the Director, Macro and Fiscal Policy for the management of Macro and Fiscal Affairs activities. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Administering and monitoring fiscal and investment incentives and proposing policy reviews;
• Analysing, monitoring and evaluating bilateral and multilateral economic and fiscal agreement;
• Coordinating the formulation, implementation and monitoring of macro-economic and fiscal policies;
• Harmonizing policy proposals to facilitate mobilization of domestic resources;
• Supervising fiscal administration;
• Coordination the preparation of revenue estimates and revenue raising bills for the National Government;
• Reviewing macro-economic and fiscal research findings to inform policy devel-opment;
• Supervising the preparation, monitoring and implementation of the national budget;
• Coordinating the development of the Medium Term Macro-Fiscal Framework;
• Coordinating the implementation of the obligations under the World Trade Or-ganization, International Monetary Fund and other partner institutions;
• Coordinating fiscal, monetary and macro-economic issues relating to regional economic blocks and analysing their implications on the economy;
• Coordinating and analysing their Government Finance Statistics and policies to ensure common principles for budgeting, planning , reporting, accounting and auditing;
• Overseeing the preparation of Economic Partnership Agreements; and
• Managing performances, coaching, mentoring, training and development of staff.
   

Deputy Director, Macro and Fiscal Policy – 8 Posts

For Appointment to This Grade, a Candidate Must Have: –

• Served for a Minimum Period of Three (3) Years in the Grade of Assistant Director, Economic Policy Analysis/principal Economist, Csg 7;
• A Bachelors Degree in Any of the Following Fields: Economics, Economics and Sta-tistics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics and Finance, Actuarial Sciences or Any Other Equivalent Qualification From a University Recognized in Kenya;
• Certificate in Any of the Following Fields: Policy Formulation, Financial Modelling, Macro-economic Modelling, Public Expenditure Analysis/management, Tax Poli-cy Analysis and Revenue Estimation, Public Debt Management, Intergovernmen-tal Fiscal Relations Management or Regional Integration From a Recognized Insti-tution; and
• Demonstrated Professional Competence and Management Capacity as Reflected in Work Performance and Results.

Duties and Responsibilities

An Officer at This Level Will Be Responsible to the Senior Deputy Director, Macro and Fiscal Policy. Duties and Responsibilities at This Level Will Include:-

• Administering and Monitoring Fiscal and Investment Incentives and Proposing Policy Reviews;
• Analysing, and Monitoring and Evaluating Bilateral and Multilateral Economic and Fiscal Agreements;
• Formulating, Implementing and Monitoring Macro-economic and Fiscal Policies;
• Undertaking Macro-economic and Fiscal Analysis, Modelling and Forecasting;
• Initiating Policy Proposals to Facilitate Mobilization of Domestic Resources and Monitoring of Revenue Collection;
• Preparing Revenue Estimates for the National Government;
• Providing Secretariat to Macro-working Group;
• Formulating and Monitoring the Implementation  of the National Employment Policy;
• Initiating the Preparation of the Medium Term Macro-fiscal Framework;
• Following Up on the Implementation of the Obligations Under the Wto, Imf and Other Partner Institutions;
• Coordinating Fiscal, Monetary and Macro-economic Issues Relating to Regional Economic Blocks and Analysing Their  Implications on the Kenyan Economy;
• Cording the Preparation of Relevant Country Position Papers;
• Participating in the Preparation of the Economic Partnership Agreement;
• Monitoring and Advising on Broader Macro-economic Variables for Economic Sta-bility; and
• Initiating/reviewing Cabinet Memoranda on Micro-economic and Fiscal Affairs.
   

Assistant Director, Macro and Fiscal Policy – 5 Posts

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• Served for a minimum  period of  three (3) years  at the grade of Senior 
• Economic Policy Analyst/Senior Economist, CSG 8;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines;- Economics, Economics and Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics and Finance, Actuarial Sci-ences from  a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Certificate in any of the following disciplines;- Policy Formulation, Financial Modeling, Macro-Economic Modeling, Public Expenditure Analysis,  Manage-ment, Tax Policy Analysis and Revenue Estimation, Public Debt Management, In-tergovernmental Fiscal Relations Management or Regional Integration from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Formulating, implementing and monitoring macro-economic and fiscal policies;
• Undertaking macro-economic and fiscal analysis, modeling and forecasting;
• Initiating policy proposals to facilitate mobilization of domestic resources;
• Processing tax exemptions;
• Monitoring revenue collections and preparing revenue raising Bills;
• Preparing revenue estimates for the National Government;
• Analyzing, monitoring and evaluating bilateral and multilateral economic and fiscal agreement;
• Preparing statutory and management reports on macro-economic, fiscal and monitoring matters;
• Initiating, formulating and monitoring the implementation of National Employ-ment Policy; and
• Undertaking macro-economic and fiscal research to inform policy development.

Director General Economic Planning

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 Chief Economist/Director Economic Planning CSG 5 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Statistics, Math-ematics, Finance or any related field from a recognized institution;
• A Masters Degree or Higher academic qualifications in Economics or a related field from a recognized university;
• Demonstrated competency and qualification in corporate governance or strategic leadership development;
• Have proven achievement in the planning and implementation of large-scale development programs and projects in the public or private sectors;
• Possession of knowledge of the organization and functions of Government;
• Demonstrable skills and knowledge in both economic planning and strategic peo-ple management;
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, and develop-ment objectives including the Kenya Vision 2030;
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of global geopolitics and development dynam-ics; and
• Be a member of a relevant professional body (where applicable).

Duties and Responsibilities

The Director General of Economic Planning, will report to the Principal Secretary and be responsible for the day-to-day administration and management of the Economic Planning and National Statistics functions. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: –

• Providing Strategic guidance and technical advice on Economic Planning;
• Providing leadership in the formulation, development and coordination of eco-nomic planning processes, procedures, standards, systems, policies, strategies and programmes;
• Developing, promoting and implementing a legal and regulatory framework to support national planning function;
• Providing policy guidance on population management and data quality for na-tional development planning;   
• Providing leadership and direction in monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on national, county, and sectoral policies and plans;
• Providing strategic leadership for creating a high-performing organizational culture based on transparency, integrity, accountability, and performance measurements;
• Coordinating and overseeing the implementation of the national development plans in collaboration with Ministries, Departments and Agencies, and other stakeholders;
• Overseeing domestication, implementation, and reporting on regional and inter-national economic obligations; 
• Overseeing Intergovernmental Development Planning affairs; 
• Creating and maintaining strong collaborations, linkages, networks, and partner-ships with key stakeholders such as County Governments, Government Agencies, Civil Society, the Private Sector, and Development Partners to promote the reali-zation of the State Department for Economic Planning mandate;
• Overseeing the development and implementation of resource mobilization strate-gies, allocation and utilization of resources for the national development plans; and
• Providing leadership in development and implementation of effective communi-cation and public relations strategy and policy to ensure all stakeholders have ac-cess to information and enhanced feedback mechanisms.

Secretary Economic Planning – Monitoring, Evaluation and Partnerships

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

Served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Director, Economic Planning/Chief Economist, CSG 5; (ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Statistics, Math-ematics, Finance, or any related field from a university recognized in Kenya; (iii) a Masters Degree or higher academic qualifications in Economics or a related field from a university recognized in Kenya; (iv) demonstrate competency and qualification in corporate governance or strategic leadership development; (v) demonstrate a clear understanding of the National development policies, goals, and objectives and the ability to integrate them into the Economic Planning Func-tion; (vi) demonstrate professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results; and (vii) be a member of a relevant professional body (where applicable).. 

Duties and Responsibilities

The Economic Planning Secretary will be responsible to the Director General for Economic Planning on the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Partnerships function.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the formulation, implementation, and review of National Monitoring and Evaluation Policies.
• Ensuring the formulation, implementation, and review of the PIM Policy and legislation.
• Coordinating the National Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation System (NIMES).
• Establishing and maintaining an integrated end-to-end national planning and reporting system.
• Monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the implementation of the long-term, medium-term, sector, and annual development plans.
• Coordinating the formulation and review of guidelines, norms, standards, and toolkits for Monitoring and Evaluation at the National and County Governments.
• Coordinating capacity building on monitoring, evaluation, and public investment management for both national and county governments.
• Coordinating the management of public investment projects and programs in line with PFM (Public Investment Management Regulations 2022).
• Ensuring the formulation, implementation, and review of policies and strategies on regional and international economic partnerships and frameworks.
• Coordinating domestication, implementation, and reporting on regional and international economic obligations.
• Coordinating technical and policy matters on the management of regional and international economic partnerships and frameworks in line with the Commercial and Economic Diplomacy Pillar of the Foreign Policy.
• Spearheading the provision of technical support to Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) on mainstreaming regional and international economic partnerships and frameworks.
• Developing frameworks for sector collaborations and linkages with key stakeholders to promote the realization of national development plans and policies.

Secretary, Economic Planning Development Planning and Policy

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Director, Economic Planning/Chief Economist, CSG 5.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, or any related field from a university recognized in Kenya.
• A Master’s Degree or Higher academic qualifications in Economics or a related field from a university recognized in Kenya.
• Demonstrated competency and qualification in corporate governance or strategic leadership development.
• Demonstrated a clear understanding of the National development policies, goals, and objectives and the ability to integrate them into the Economic Planning Function.
• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.
• A member of a relevant professional body (where applicable).

Duties and Responsibilities

The Economic Planning Secretary will be responsible to the Director General for Economic Planning on the Development, Planning, and Policy function.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• Coordinating the National Economic Development Planning: long-term, medium-term, and short-term plans and dissemination.
• Ensuring formulation, dissemination, and review of guidelines, standards, and procedures for the preparation and review of economic development plans.
• Spearheading technical support to Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) on sectoral, cross-cutting, and emerging economic issues.
• Coordinating the implementation of donor-funded multisectoral programs and projects.
• Ensuring linkages with key stakeholders to promote the realization of the national development plans and policies.
• Ensuring linkage between policy, planning, and budgeting through Sector Working Groups.
• Coordinating implementation of Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC) resolutions on economic planning.
• Coordinating the integration of County Development Plans and the National Economic Development Plans.
• Coordinating intergovernmental development planning affairs and management of National Planning Field Offices at the Counties.
• Coordinating technical and policy matters on public policy analysis, research, and adoption of technology and innovation for national economic development.
• Ensuring credible macroeconomic research, modeling, and forecasting.

Secretary Integrated Population Registration Services

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Director, Integrated Population Registration Services, CSG 5.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following Social Science disciplines: Sociology, Economics, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Education, Population Studies, Anthropology, Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or Public Administration/Government from a university recognized in Kenya.
• A Master’s Degree in Sociology, Economics, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Education, Population Studies, Anthropology, Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or Public Administration/Government from a university recognized in Kenya.
• Thorough knowledge of the Registration of Persons Act, related acts, registration procedures, and government regulations.
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative, and professional competence in work performance.
• Exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, and objectives and the ability to relate them to the proper management of the Integrated Population Registration Services and Kenya Vision 2030.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Secretary will be responsible to the Principal Secretary for overall strategic policy direction, development, formulation, review, and implementation of Integrated Population Registration Services.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• Approving reports on integrated population registration and overseeing their implementation.
• Authorizing the provision of information or data to external users.
• Approving standardization tools on population registration and updates to the National Population Register.
• Ensuring compliance with the laid-down standards for operations.
• Overseeing research on integrated population registration services.
• Liaising and collaborating with stakeholders to improve service delivery on integrated population registration.
• Overseeing resource mobilization for the implementation of relevant projects, programs, and policies.
• Ensuring the safe custody, transmission, and confidentiality of information received and disseminated on integrated population registration services at national, regional, and international forums, seminars, workshops, and conferences.
• Coordinating the implementation of the department’s strategic plans and the realization of its objectives.
• Overseeing the preparation and implementation of the department’s performance appraisal systems and contracts.
• Ensuring training and development of all staff in the department.
• Ensuring accountability and prudent management of resources and assets.

Secretary Civil Registration Services

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
(i)    served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Director, Civil 
Registration CSG 5;
(ii)    a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines;-Information Science, Sociol-ogy, Statistics/Economics, Government/Political Science Public Administration, , Population Studies ,Law, Anthropology from  a university recognized in Kenya;
(iii)    a Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines;-Information Science, Sociolo-gy, statistics/Economics, Government/Political Science Public Administration, Popula-tion Studies ,Law, Anthropology from  a university recognized in Kenya;
(iv)    thorough knowledge of the Births and Death registrations  act ,related statutes, reg-istration procedures and related government regulations; and
(v)    demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance; and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate to them to proper management of the Integrated Population Registration Services and Kenya Vision 2030.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Secretary will be responsible to the Principal Secretary for overall management of the civil registration services function. He/she will head civil registration services and be responsible for providing guidance on civil registration policy formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-
(i)    overseeing the interpretation enforcement and review of the births and registration act  and other related statutes;
(ii)    coordinating registration of births and deaths occurring in Kenya;
(iii)    overseeing registration of births and deaths of Kenyan residents abroad;
(iv)    coordinating the re-registration upon legitimization and recognition of a child;\ensuring creation, maintenance and security of birth and death records;
(v)    overseeing the issuance of birth and death certificates;
(vi)    coordinating the collection, compilation and presentation of vital registration statis-tics for analysis by the Kenya National Bureau Of Statistics (KNBS)
(vii)    collaborating with government agencies and other stakeholders on matters relating to civil registration;
(viii)    coordinating of the implementation of the department’s strategic plans and realiza-tion of its objectives;
(ix)    overseeing civil registration performance management systems;
(x)    ensuring accountability and prudent management of resources and assets;
(xi)    ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity; and
(xii)    ensuring training, development and capacity building  of civil registration Officers.

Director – Probation – 8 Posts

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
(i)    served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Deputy Director, Probation CSG 6;
(ii)    a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Social Work, Sociology, Criminology, Law, Counselling Psychology, Social Psychology or equivalent qualifi-cation  from a university  recognized in Kenya;
(iii)    a Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Social Work, Sociology, Crim-inology Criminal Justice, Law, Clinical psychology, Social Psychology, or equivalent qualification from a recognized university;
(iv)    demonstrated professional and managerial competences and results; and
(v)    exhibited a thorough understanding of national  policies, goals, objectives and ability to relate them to Probation and Aftercare function.

Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level may be deployed at the Headquarters or Regional Offices
At Headquarters:
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-  
(i)    spearheading the development, implementation and review of operational poli-cies, procedures, tools, guidelines and strategies for Probation Orders, Communi-ty Service Orders and Aftercare service;
(ii)    coordinating Probation and Aftercare Service advisories to courts and penal insti-tutions;
(iii)    providing leadership in the linkage between the Probation and Aftercare Service and the National Community Service Order Committee;
(iv)    organizing sentence reviews by liaising with Regional Directors and preparing and disseminating prison decongestion schedules to the regions;
(v)    implementing relevant recommendations of the National Community Service Orders Committee and Community Service Orders Executive Committees;
(vi)    coordinating the implementation of crime prevention programmes and spear-heading the implementation of victim support services;
(vii)    promoting programmes for Probation Community Resource and Rehabilitation Centres;
(viii)    coordinating the development, implementation and review of supervision and rehabilitation tools, supervision standards and guidelines;
(ix)        overseeing the development and implementation of treatment and rehabilita-tion programmes for ex-offenders serving various non-custodial measures in the community;
(x)       spearheading the development and review of frameworks and instruments for   empowerment and reintegration and resettlement of ex-offenders;
(xi)        guiding on the management of psychiatric and special needs offenders;
(xii)        spearheading inspection and quality assurance on service delivery and programs  for offenders and victims;
(xiii)    spearheading the development and implementation of offender case manage-ment systems;
(xiv)    collaborating with partners and stakeholders on Probation and Aftercare matters;
(xv)        coordinating publication and dissemination of research findings in print and elec-tronic media;
(xvi)    spearheading the development and implementation of Probation and Aftercare  Strategic Plan, work plan, budget, performance contract and performance ap-praisal.

At Regional Offices:
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:
(i)     coordinating Probation and Aftercare Service mandate and functions at the re-gions and ensuring achievement of Department’s strategic objectives;
(ii)    overseeing the implementation of Probation and Aftercare Service policies, pro-cedures, tools, guidelines and strategies at the region;
(iii)    coordinating Probation and Aftercare Service advisories to courts and penal insti-tutions in the region;
(iv)    organizing sentence reviews by liaising with County Directors and preparing and disseminating prison decongestion schedules at the region;
(v)    coordinating the implementation of victim support services at the region;
(vi)    coordinating the implementation of crime prevention programmes at the region;
(vii)    overseeing implantation of  supervision and rehabilitation tools, standards and guidelines at the region;
(viii)    spearheading the implementation of youth justice programmes;
(ix)    overseeing the implantation of treatment, supervision and rehabilitation pro-grammes from ex-offenders serving various non-custodial measures in the com-munity;
(x)    overseeing the management of psychiatric and special needs offenders at the re-gion;
(xi)    coordinating the prevention of sexual and gender-based violence(SGBV) in the region;
(xii)    coordinating, disseminating and ensuring implementation of penal release deci-sions in the region;
(xiii)    carry out inspections and quality assurance on service delivery and programs for offenders and victims at the region;
(xiv)    overseeing the implementation  of offender data and case management systems in the region;
(xv)    coordinating research activities on probation and Aftercare Service programmes in the region;
(xvi)    spearheading the implementation and initiation of climate change strategies through the Community Service Orders program in the reion;
(xvii)    collaborate with partners and stakeholders on Probation and Aftercare matters at the region;
(xviii)    build strategic partnerships and synergies with National Government depart-ments, County Governments, Agencies and non-state actors in the region;
(xix)    ensuring, compliance with good governance and code of ethics at the region;
(xx)    managing and developing staff in the region; and
(xxi)    coordinate the implementation of government cross-cutting policies at the region.

Deputy Director – Probation – 3 Posts

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
(i)    served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Assistant Director, Probation CSG 7;
(ii)    a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Social Work, Sociology, Criminology, Law, Counselling Psychology, Social Psychology or equivalent qualifi-cation  from a university  recognized in Kenya; and
(iii)    demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level may be deployed at the Headquarters, Regional Offices or Probation Institutions

At Headquarters:
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:- 
(i)    coordinating the development, implementation and review of Probation and Aftercare policies;
(ii)    ensuring compliance to the presentence, bail, sentence review, release boards and Power of Mercy function;
(iii)    coordinating the preparation of supervision reports form field stations;
(iv)    spearheading the designing, piloting and dissemination of offender specific inter-vention models;
(v)    coordinating the analysis of efficacy of offender treatment interventions from the field stations;
(vi)    coordinating and implanting ratified International Conventions on offender man-agement;
(vii)    spearheading the development and maintenance of data bank on case committees and their membership;
(viii)    guiding on the compilation of a list of  case committees members for gazettement;
(ix)    coordinating the analysis of case committees reports and recommendations for the National Probation Case Committee;
(x)    spearheading the designing, piloting and disseminating of crime prevention strate-gies and peace keeping activities;
(xi)    coordinating the development and implementation of child and youth justice strategies;
(xii)    interpreting and disseminating offenders’ data and programs to relevant govern-ment agencies and stakeholders; and
(xiii)    directing surveys and reviews on offender and victim’s’ services programs.

At Regional Offices: 
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:- 
(i)    coordinating Community Service Order and Probation and aftercare functions
(ii)    facilitating the preparation and presentation of reports for special needs offend-ers;
(iii)    overseeing the implementation of restorative justice programs;
(iv)    facilitating the identification, engagement and induction of Community Proba-tion Volunteers;
(v)    overseeing supervision and strengthening Community Probation Volunteer pro-gram; and
(vi)    facilitating, organizing and participating in case conferences and case commit-tees.

At Probation Institutions:
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:- 
(i)    coordinating admission, assessment and classification of probationers;
(ii)    spearheading the development, implementation and reviewing of supervision plans for all probationers admitted to the institutions;
(iii)    ensuring temporary safe accommodation and provision of basic amenities for  all probationers admitted;
(iv)    coordinating offender Vocational training, rehabilitation, treatment and  reinte-gration programs;
(v)    coordinating stakeholder engagement on offender management;
(vi)    coordinating supervision of offenders in accordance with risk levels;
(vii)    guiding on implementation of recommendations of case committees and  man-agement committees;
(viii)    facilitating formal education for school going probationers as well as relevant skills training;
(ix)    facilitating empowerment of offenders for resettlement; and
(x)    preparing periodic progress reports.

Assistant Director – Probation – 13 Posts

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
(i)    served for a minimum period of three (3) at the grade of Principal Probation 
Officer, CSG 8;
(ii)    a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Social Work, Sociology, Criminology, Law, Counselling Psychology, Social Psychology or equivalent quali-fication  from a university  recognized in Kenya; and
(iii)    demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level may be deployed at the Headquarters, Regional Offices or Probation Institutions

At Headquarters:
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:- 
(i)    developing, implementing and reviewing Probation and Aftercare policies;
(ii)    coordinating compliance to the presentence, Bail, sentence review, release boards assessment reports;
(iii)    analysing and preparing supervision reports form field station;
(iv)    designing, piloting and disseminating offender specific intervention models; 
(v)    analysing offender treatment interventions efficacy form field stations;
(vi)    undertaking benchmarks for best practices on emerging trends;
(vii)    Implementing ratified International Conventions on offender management;
(viii)    developing and maintaining data bank on case committees and their member-ship;
(ix)    compiling a list of case committees and members from gazettement;
(x)    analysing case committee reports and recommendations for the National Case Committees;
(xi)    designing, piloting and disseminating crime prevention strategies and peace keeping activities;
(xii)    coordinating pre-release report to Power of Mercy Committee, Borstal Institu-tion Boards, Rehabilitations School Committees;
(xiii)    developing and implementing of child and youth justice strategies;
(xiv)    liaising with relevant stakeholders on offender management;
(xv)    Interpreting and disseminating of offender data and programs to relevant gov-ernment agencies and other stakeholders;
(xvi)    coordinating appraisals, survey and reviews on offender and victim service pro-grams.

At Regional Offices:
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:- 
(i)    undertaking Community Service Orders and Probation and Aftercare functions;
(ii)    undertaking quality control functions;
(iii)    preparing and presenting reports for special needs offenders;
(iv)    coordinating the implementation of restorative justice programs;
(v)    conducting home visits and follow-ups for high-risk offenders’ resettlement and rehabilitation;
(vi)    coordinating the identification, engagement induction of Community Probation Volunteers;
(vii)    supervising and strengthening Community Probation Volunteers program;
(viii)    undertaking social inquiries for high court cases;
(ix)    undertaking supervision of high risk offenders;
(x)    preparing bail assessment reports for high-risk cases;
(xi)    rehabilitating high-risk offenders and administering appropriate interventions;
(xii)    organizing and participating in case conferences and case committees;
(xiii)    undertaking assessment of high-risk offenders; and
(xiv)    coordinating prevention of sexual and gender-based violence(SGBV).

At Probation Institutions:
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:- 
(i)    coordinating admission ,assessment and classification of probationers;
(ii)    spearheading the development, implementation and reviewing of supervision plans for all probationers admitted to the institutions;
(iii)    ensuring temporary safe accommodation and provision of basic amenities for all probationers admitted;
(iv)    coordinating offender Vocational training, rehabilitation, treatment and re-integration programs;
(v)    coordinating stakeholders engagement on offender management;
(vi)    coordinating supervision of offenders in accordance with risk levels;
(vii)    guiding on implementation of recommendations of case committees and man-agement committees;
(viii)    facilitating formal education for school going probationers as well as relevant skills training; and
(ix)    facilitating empowerment of offenders for resettlement. 

Director General Foreign Affairs, Political And Diplomatic Affairs

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
(i)    served for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years in the foreign service and have been an Ambassador at the grade of CSG 41 or CSG 4;
(ii)    served for at least one term of forty-eight (48) months on Foreign Posting/ Tour of Duty;
(iii)    a Masters Degree in International Studies, International Relations, Law, Econom-ics or any other relevant discipline from a university recognized in Kenya;
(iv)    demonstrated ability to provide strategic direction and effective implementation of strategic objectives for the State Department;
(v)    have demonstrated effective leadership skills outstanding professional compe-tence, and managerial skills/competencies;
(vi)    demonstrated strong personal and professional integrity and respect for national values;
(vii)    be visionary with strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills;
(viii)    be self-driven ,innovative ,team player, results oriented and committed to con-tinuous learning; and 
(ix)    clear understanding of the National Development Goals, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the role of Foreign Service in the achievement of the Kenya Vision 2030.

Note: proficiency in a United Nations (UN) Foreign language will be an added advantage

Duties and Responsibilities

 Duties and responsibilities will include:-
(i)    providing strategic leadership and guidance  in development in development and implementation of Kenya Foreign Policy;
(ii)    providing oversight on the operations of Kenya’s diplomatic missions and tech-nical directorate at the headquarters;
(iii)    providing  guidance on engagements by the government of Kenya with diplo-matic corps and Kenya missions;
(iv)    coordinating briefings for diplomatic corps in Nairobi on Kenya foreign policy priorities;
(v)    providing  technical engagements at bilateral and multilateral levels;
(vi)    advising and coordinate opening of new diplomatic missions and multiple ac-creditation arrangements;
(vii)    advising on identification, vetting and appointment of Kenya’s honorary con-suls;
(viii)    guiding on media briefings, press and policy statements for the state department;
(ix)    Coordinating  foreign policy research and analysis;
(x)    Advising and provide assistance to foreign governments seeking to establish dip-lomatic missions in Kenya;
(xi)    Coordinating formulation, implementation and review of foreign service Act &attendant Regulations;
(xii)    Coordinating performance management for technical directorates and Kenya Missions ;and
(xiii)    and other duty as may be assigned by the Principal Secretary.
 

Secretary Foreign Service Management

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
(i)    served for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years in the Foreign Service and have been an Ambassador or Deputy Director General, Foreign service at  CSG 4;
(ii)    served for at least one term of forty-eight (48) months on Foreign Posting/ Tour of Duty as Head of a Mission, Deputy Head of a Mission or Head of Chancery;
(iii)    a Masters Degree in either Business Administration, International Relations, Law, Economics or any other relevant discipline from a university recognized in Ken-ya;
(iv)    have demonstrated effective leadership skills outstanding professional compe-tence, and management of Finance, Accounts, Procurement, Human Resource and Administrative Matters;
(v)    be visionary, team player, results oriented and committed to continuous learn-ing;
(vi)    effective negotiation ,analytical and communication skills;
(vii)    clear understanding of the National Development Goals, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the role of Foreign Service in the achievement of the Kenya Vision 2030; and
(viii)    professional integrity and respect for national values.

Note: proficiency in a United Nations (UN) Foreign language will be an added advantage

Duties and Responsibilities
The Secretary, Foreign Service Management will be responsible to the Principal Secretary for provision of efficient administrative and management services in the state 
(i)    overseeing administrative and management functions for the Headquarters & Kenya Missions;
(ii)    chairing the Human Resource Management Advisory Committee (HRMAC),The Human Resource Development Committee (HRD) and other functional man-agement committee;
(iii)    coordinating the integrated Monitoring &Evaluation exercises of Kenya Missions;
(iv)    coordinating acquisition and management of assets and properties for the state department;
(v)    facilitating opening and operationalization of Kenya Missions;
(vi)    coordinating formulation, implementation and review of foreign service admin-istrative rules and attendant circulars;
(vii)    coordinating budget &expenditure control matters  for the State Department;
(viii)    coordinating the wellness and welfare function of the State Department;
(ix)    overseeing performance management for the support function of the State De-partment;
(x)    coordinating performance reporting  of the State Department; and
(xi)    other duty as may be assigned by the Principal Secretary.

Deputy Director General, Foreign Service/ Minister I – 20 Posts

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
(i)    served for a minimum period of  twelve (12) years in the Foreign Service and have served at the grade of Director Foreign Service/Minister II CSG 5; 
(ii)    served for at least one term of 48 months on Foreign Posting/Tour of Duty;
(iii)    a Masters Degree in the following disciplines: International Relations, Interna-tional Studies, Business Administration, Law, Economics or any other relevant discipline from a university recognized in Kenya;
(iv)    demonstrated outstanding professional competence, effective leadership and managerial/administrative skills;
(v)    be visionary, a team player, results oriented, innovative and committed to con-tinuous learning;
(vi)    effective negotiation, analytical and communication skills;
(vii)    a clear understanding of Kenya’s Foreign Policy and other key national policies, objectives and strategies; and 
(viii)    demonstrated strong personal and professional integrity.

Duties and Responsibilities
At Headquarters:
An officer at this level will be the Head of Directorate and responsible to the Director General, Political and Diplomatic Affairs for providing policy, technical and administrative guidance. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-
(i)    coordinating and managing a Directorate;
(ii)    articulating and promoting Kenya’s foreign policy;
(iii)    analyzing, interpreting and reviewing Kenya’s Foreign Policy;
(iv)    providing strategic direction and Kenya’s position during bilateral and multilat-eral meetings and conferences;
(v)    providing technical backstopping to missions falling under the Directorate of Foreign Policy;
(vi)    coordinating and facilitating meetings, consultations, and briefings on foreign policy;
(vii)    implementing and/or following up on reports from Kenya Missions as well as those from conferences and meetings;
(viii)    representing Kenya in international events, meetings and conferences;
(ix)    promoting Nairobi as a Hub for multilateral diplomacy and host for Internation-al Organizations;
(x)    lobbying for Kenya’s candidatures in strategic positions regionally and interven-tions;
(xi)    analyzing emerging international issues and trends for appropriate policy inter-ventions;
(xii)    coordinating of performance management, finance management, procurement and staff development in the Directorate; and 
(xiii)    any other duty as may be assigned by the Principal.

At Missions: 
At the Mission, an officer at this level may be deployed as Deputy Head of Mission and/or Head of Chancery responsible to the Head of Mission. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-
(i)    supervising work of the mission;
(ii)    projecting, promoting, defending, interpreting and providing guidance on Ken-ya’s foreign policy;
(iii)    designing strategies for achieving Kenya’s policy priorities;
(iv)    designing and implementing marketing strategies for Kenya’s products and ser-vices;
(v)    coordinating formulation of Kenya’s position in relation to negotiations on bilat-eral and international instruments, meetings and conferences;
(vi)    coordinating and/or facilitating multilateral & bilateral negotiations;
(vii)    analyzing political and economic developments in the host country, collating re-ports and providing advisories;
(viii)    monitoring media reports on Kenya and preparing appropriate responses;
(ix)    coordinating trade, cultural and other events to promote Kenya;
(x)    lobbying for Kenya’s candidatures in policy making organs regionally and interna-tionally;
(xi)    coordinating official functions and programs for Kenyan dignitaries;
(xii)    facilitating acquisition of assets and properties;
(xiii)    coordinating performance management, finance management, procurement and staff development in the mission; and 
(xiv)    any other duty as may be assigned by the Principal Secretary. 

Secretary Information & Broadcasting

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;
(i)    served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Director Infor-mation/Public Communications, CSG 5;  
(ii)    a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: communications/ public rela-tions studies; mass communication, journalism, public relations, communication studies, media studies/science or its equivalent qualification from a recognized uni-versity in Kenya;
(iii)     a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: communications/public rela-tions studies, development communications, corporate communications or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized university in Kenya;
(iv)    membership to professional body and in good standing (where applicable)
(v)    demonstrated technical and professional competence, managerial and leadership capabilities and thorough understanding of Information and Broadcasting and;
(vi)    exhibited thorough understanding of national development policies, goals. Legisla-tions and objectives and ability to integrate them into Information and Broadcast-ing functions.

Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will report to the Principal Secretary for effective management and administration. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-
(i)    spearheading development, implementation and review policies, regulations, strategies, standards and guidelines on information and broadcasting;
(ii)    providing technical advice on emerging trends in information and broadcasting;
(iii)    overseeing monitoring and reviewing information and broadcasting programmes and initiatives;
(iv)    reviewing information and broadcasting reports/briefs and making recommenda-tions;
(v)    ensuring compliance with professional standards and ethics in information and broadcasting sector in line with the Constitution and other related laws;
(vi)    moderating information and broadcasting content in line With Article 10 of the Constitution;
(vii)    collaborating with relevant stakeholders to establish partnerships and linkages on information management and broadcasting;
(viii)    ensuring adherence to international protocols, treaties, conventions on infor-mation management and broadcasting;
(ix)    enhancing access to information to promote public engagement;
(x)    coordinating research, innovation and capacity building in information and broadcasting management;
(xi)    overseeing upgrading, expansion and maintenance of information and broadcast-ing systems and infrastructure;
(xii)    overseeing development and implementation of the strategic plan, work plan, budget, procurement plans, performance contract and staff appraisal; and
(xiii)    managing and developing staff information and broadcasting an ensuring prudent utilization of resources.

Secretary Public Communication

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
(i)    served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Director Public Communications/ Information, CSG 5;
(ii)    a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: communications/ public rela-tions studies; mass communication, journalism, public relations, communication studies, media studies/science or its equivalent qualification from a recognized uni-versity in Kenya;
(iii)    a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: communications/public rela-tions studies, development communications, corporate communications or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized university in Kenya;
(iv)    membership to professional body and in good standing (where applicable)
(v)    demonstrated technical and professional competence, managerial and leadership capabilities and thorough understanding of Public Communications; and
(vi)    exhibited thorough understanding of national development policies, goals. Legisla-tions and objectives and ability to integrate them into Public Communications func-tions.

Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will report to the Principal Secretary (PS), State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications for effective management and administration. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-
(i)    spearheading development, implementation and review policies, regulations, strategies, standards and guidelines on Public Communications;
(ii)    providing technical advice on emerging trends in Public Communications;
(iii)    overseeing monitoring and evaluation of Public Communications programmes and projects and ensuring adherence to public communications professional standards and ethics;
(iv)    overseeing and coordinating communication of government policies, strategies, programmes and projects as well as liaising with the relevant stakeholders on issues that need to be communicated to the public;
(v)    providing oversight and direction in monitoring and analyzing media content in order to enhance national cohesion, peace and security;
(vi)    establishing linkages and partnerships with relevant stakeholders in matters per-taining to public communications and promoting and maintaining a positive image of the Government;
(vii)    spearheading research on various public communications matters and developing appropriate interventions and spearheading citizen engagement and public awareness campaigns;
(viii)    overseeing operationalization and management of the National Government Contact Centre and Media Centre;
(ix)    coordinating the utilization and management of government websites and digital communication platforms; and
(x)    overseeing development and implementation of the strategic plan, work plan, budget, procurement plans, performance contract and staff appraisal.

Secretary Telecommunication & Postal Services

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) at the grade of Director Telecommuni-cations/Information/Public Communications, CSG 5;  
• A Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Electri-cal/Electronic Engineering, Telecommunication, Business Information Technology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized university in Kenya;
• A Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Electri-cal/Electronic Engineering, Telecommunication or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized university in Kenya;
• Membership to professional body and in good standing (where applicable)
• Demonstrated technical and professional competence, managerial and leadership capabilities and thorough understanding of Telecommunication & Postal Services; and
• Exhibited thorough understanding of national development policies, goals. Legis-lations and objectives and ability to integrate them into Telecommunication & Postal Services functions.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will report to the Principal Secretary (PS), State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications for effective management and administration. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Spearheading development, implementation and review policies, regulations, strategies, standards and guidelines and legal frameworks  on telecommunica-tions and postal sectors;
• Overseeing the implementation of programmes in  telecommunications and post-al sectors;
• Spearheading monitoring and evaluation of programmes and strategies in  tele-communications and postal sectors;
• Liaising with the relevant stakeholders on issues that need to be communicated to telecommunications and postal sectors and spearheading the identification of emerging issues and opportunities in telecommunications and postal sectors tele-communications and postal sectors;
• providing technical advice and guidance to the Principal Secretary on matters re-lated to telecommunications and postal sectors;
• ppromoting universal access to postal and telecommunications systems and (iia) services accordance with internationally recognized standards and practices;
• promoting effective competition among stakeholders  in the postal and tele-communication sectors;
• overseeing the management of the government telecommunications infrastruc-ture and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to build capacity in the postal and telecommunications sectors;
• overseeing development and implementation of the strategic plan ,work plan, budget, procurement plans, performance contract and staff appraisal; and
• coordinating management and development of Telecommunications and postal staff and ensuring prudent utilization of resources.

Secretary – Tourism Development

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Director, Tourism CSG 5 or in a comparable and in  relevant position in the wider public service;  
• A Bachelors degree in either Tourism or any other relevant field and equivalent qualification from  a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Masters Degree in Tourism or any other relevant field and equivalent qualifica-tion from  a university recognized in Kenya;
• Demonstrated ability in programme design management;
• Dompetencies to articulate the vision of the tourism sector; exercise leadership and team building; be able to motivate and inspire staff ,cultivate working relationships and sustainable development with stakeholders and ;
• Knowledge in the following areas: global ,regional emerging policy issues in Tourism ,environment and culture; success levels of various strategies suitable for developing countries; Tourism; Tourism act and other related statutes; and
• Demonstrated a thorough understanding of tourism policies standards and objec-tives and ability to translate them to national goals and vision 2030 aspirations.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Secretary will be the overall head of the technical departments and the chief advisors on issues relating to the tourism act and related statutes, their interpretation, application and interpretation, application and implications. Duties and responsibilities will include:-

• Coordinating the technical activities;
• Managing overall tourism in Kenya;
• Formulation and implementation of tourism policies and programs;
• Promoting linkages within the tourism sector;
• Securing and managing financial support for development plans;
• Designing and implementing well prioritized and competitive programs;
• Spearheading formulation and implementation of policies and strategies relating to the sector and long-term goals for development of tourism;
• Contributing actively to the tourism directorate’s strategic development and promotion;
• Advising the cabinet secretary and principal secretary responsible for tourism on all professional matters relating to the formulation of policies, plans and regula-tions for development and promotion of tourism in Kenya;
• Ensuring implementation of tourism policies, strategies, programmes and pro-jects;
• Ensuring the development ,implementation and review of the national tourism strategy;
• Providing advice and guidance on all matters relating to tourism;
• Promoting public-private sector partnerships in the tourism sector;
• Mainstreaming tourism issues into the national development policies, goals and objectives;
• Overseeing development and reviewing bilateral, regional and international agreements and protocols on tourism;
• Ensuring representation of Kenya’s tourism sector in the regional and interna-tional tourism for a;
• Advising and recommending granting of incentives to stakeholders in the tourism sector; and
• Overseeing the development and review of Integrated.

Director – Wildlife Policy and Strategy

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:- 

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of  Deputy Director of Wildlife, CSG 6 or in a comparable and in  relevant position in the wider public ser-vice;   
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Environmental Science, Envi-ronmental Conservation and Natural Resource Management, Environmental Con-servation, Environmental Resource  Conservation, Environmental Education, Envi-ronmental Management and Conservation, Environmental Studies and Community Development, Environmental Studies and Community Resource  Conservation ,Bio Resource  Conservation and Management, Botany, Climate Change and Develop-ment, Forestry, Coastal and Marine Resource Management, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Marine Resource Management, Natural  Resource Management, Wildlife Management, Zoology or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya ;
• A Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Environmental Economics, En-vironmental Science, Forest Survey For Sustainable Development, Forestry, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Governance, Environmental Policy, Envi-ronmental Planning And Management/Studies/Agroforestry, Resource Management, Agriculture Economics, Land And Water Management, Biodiversity Conservation ,Wildlife Conservation ;Range Management, Climate Change, Sustainable Develop-ment or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work per-formance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objec-tives and ability to relate them to proper management of environment and natural resource function.

Duties and Responsibilities 
The overall function of the Director, Wildlife Policy and Strategy is to provide coordination and oversight in the review, formulation and implementation of the wildlife research, assessment, monitoring and training policy, strategy and legislation in the directorate. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Initiating the formulation and implementation of wildlife conservation policy;
• Coordinating wildlife regional protocols, conservation conventions and interna-tional agreements in liaison with other stakeholders;
• Developing feedback mechanisms to monitor wildlife conservation programmes;
• Coordinating development of wildlife research reports;
• Coordinating and harmonizing wildlife conservation, research and technology transfer;
• Undertaking wildlife conservation research in liaison with other stakeholders;
• Coordinating wildlife conservation matters between the national and county gov-ernments;
• Overseeing training and capacity building to support national and international wildlife conservation programs;
• Mobilizing funds and other resources for the wildlife sector;
• Ensuring sustainable exploitation ,utilization of wildlife and wildlife products;
• Developing and enhancing capacity building and physical infrastructure for wildlife and wildlife resource management;
• Enforcing standards ,rules and regulations on conservation management and pro-tection of natural resources;
• Coordinating the development and review of wildlife policies and legislation and monitoring implementation;
• Coordinating the implementation of national wildlife conservation and manage-ment strategies;
• Coordinating monitoring implementation of wildlife policies, guidelines and pro-posals on adaptation and mitigation measures at the national and international levels;
• Formulating ,interpreting and monitoring wildlife conservancy strategic policies;
• Reviewing the procedures and processes for granting concessions, licenses and per-mits in liaison with other stakeholders;

Assistant Director – Wildlife Policy and Strategy

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of  Principal Wildlife Officer, CSG 8 or in a comparable and in  relevant position in the wider public ser-vice;  
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Environmental Science, En-vironmental Conservation and Natural Resource Management, Environmental Conservation, Environmental Resource  Conservation, Environmental Education, Environmental Management and Conservation, Environmental Studies and Com-munity Development, Environmental Studies and Community Resource  Conserva-tion ,Bio Resource  Conservation and Management, Botany, Climate Change and Development, Forestry, Coastal and Marine Resource Management, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Marine Resource Management, Natural  Resource Management, Wildlife Management, Zoology or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya ;
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper management of environment and natural resource function

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Liaising with other stakeholders in the development of general guidelines, standards, agreements, procedures in the wildlife sub-sector;
• Initiating national policies impacting on wildlife conservation, governance and par-ticipation;
• Reviewing and monitoring the implementation of national wildlife conservation and management strategies; and
• Developing procedures for sustainable exploitation, utilization, management and conservation of wildlife resources.

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