Deputy Director - Foreign Service/Minister-Counsellor I at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Qualifications and Requirements:

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

(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Senior Assistant Director of Foreign Service/ Minister-Counsellor II, Job Group ‘Q’;

(ii) a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies, International Relations, Diplomacy, Law, Economics, or any other relevant discipline from university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) a Master’s degree in International Studies, International Relations, Diplomacy, Economics, Law or any other relevant discipline from university recognized in Kenya;

(iv) successfully completed an Advanced-Level Foreign Service Course at the Foreign Service Institute lasting at least two (2) weeks or possess an equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;

(v) attended a strategic leadership course in a recognized institution;

(vi) demonstrated professional competence, effective leadership and managerial/ administrative skills;

(vii) a team player, results oriented, innovative and committed to continuous learning;

(viii) possess effective negotiation, analytical and communication skills; and

(ix) a clear understanding of Kenya’s Foreign Policy and other key national policies, objectives and strategies

Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities An officer at this level will be based either at the headquarters or in a mission where he/she will form part of the management. Specific duties and responsibilities include: Headquarters:

(i) coordinating and supervising the work of a Division;

(ii) participating in the formulation and analysis of Kenya’s foreign policy;

(iii) formulating Kenya’s position in relation to negotiations on bilateral and international instruments, meetings and conferences;

(iv) recommending policy options on the Ministry’s acquisition of properties and assets;

(v) studying, analyzing and implementing political, economic, and other reports received from Missions;

(vi) networking with the media, and with diplomatic missions and inter-governmental organizations accredited to Kenya;

(vii) participating in the formulation and coordination of the Foreign Service Institute’s training programmes; and

(viii) identifying and facilitating the employment of Kenyan nationals in inter-governmental organizations.

Missions:

(i) projecting, promoting and defending Kenya’s foreign policy;

(ii) participating in the formulation of Kenya’s position in relation to negotiations on bilateral and international instruments, meetings and conferences;

(iii) prioritizing and making recommendations on the Mission’s acquisition of assets and properties;

(iv) coordinating the analysis of political and economic developments in the host country and supervising the preparation of appropriate reports;

(v) coordinating the preparations for official functions, including national days;

(vi) supervising the organization of programmes for Kenyan dignitaries;

(vii) coordinating trade, cultural and other events to promote the country; and

(viii) monitoring media reports and supervising the preparation of appropriate responses