Commission Secretary / Chief Executive Officer at National Police Service Commission

Managerial

1. Lead the development of the Commission’s Strategic Plan, annual work plans and other operational documents.
2. Accountable to the Commission for execution of all programmes and plans in line with the Commission’s constitutional and legal mandate.
3. Oversee and ensure prudent financial management; adequate budgetary allocations; establishment of strict approvals and adherence to approved budgetary allocations.
4. Oversee the coordination and efficient management of the Secretariat which includes managing the process of change and review and implementation of the strategic and operational plans.

Operational

1. As the Commission’s Accounting Officer, safeguard the Commission’s assets including prudent management of the Commission’s financial resources.
2. Acting on the decisions of the Commission.
3. Execute the decisions of the Commission.
4. Assign duties and supervise all employees of the Commission.
5. Facilitate, coordinate and ensure execution of the Commissions mandate.
6. Ensure compliance with public ethics and values.

Financial

1. Approve the Directorates budget
2. Authorize directorate expenditure

Qualifications Knowledge and Skills

1. Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognised university.
2. Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme.
3. Computer literacy.
4. Knowledge of budgeting processes.
5. Leadership skills.
6. Communication skills.
7. Interpersonal skills.
8. Organizational skills.
9. Ability to work under pressure.
10. Negotiation skills.
11. Ability to build and lead cohesive teams.
12. Problem solving skills.
13. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
14. Eighteen (18) years of service, of which five (5) must be of similar experience in a comparable position from a reputable organization.

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

If you believe your qualifications and career objectives match these exciting roles, please submit your application letter and detailed curriculum vitae stating your current position, current remuneration level, email and telephone contacts quoting reference number of the position applied for. The NPSC will be seeking evidence of a candidate’s suitability to serve in the positions advertised.

1. Applicants should attach a copy of National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials, or any other evidence of proven relevant expertise herein being sought;
2. In addition to the qualifications set out in the Constitution and the Enabling Statutes, applicants must further furnish clearance certificates from:
a) Director, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
b) Commissioner General, Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
c) Chief Executive Officer, Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
d) Professional bodies (where applicable) to which the applicant belongs such as LSK, ICPS (K), ICPAK, AAK, IEK, etc.;
e) Certificate of Good Conduct.

NB: These criteria are applicable only to the Senior Positions NPSC 5 to NPSC 8.
Women, minorities, marginalized and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply.

DISQUALIFICATION CRITERIA

No person shall be qualified for appointment in any of the above posts if the person:

a) Has previously been convicted of any criminal offence;
b) Has violated the Constitution;
c) Is an undischarged bankrupt;
d) Has been adversely mentioned in any report by a Commission of Inquiry or any Parliamentary Committee;
e) Canvasses directly, indirectly, by proxy, by emissary, by ethnic or clan whipping, by pressure groups, by other associations or in any other way;
f) Knowingly, willingly and blatantly lies, misrepresents, cheats and fails to disclose material facts.