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  • Posted: Sep 6, 2018
    Deadline: Sep 24, 2018
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    The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission; Independence Constitut...
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    Principal Architect

    Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 97, 320 – 130,420 p.m.

    Qualifications

    For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

    • served for a cumulative period of fifteen (15) years, of which an aggregate of at least three
    • (3) years must have been in the grade of Chief Superintending Architect, Job Group ‘P’ and/or Senior Superintending Architect, Job Group ‘N’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service;
    • a Bachelors degree in Architecture or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
    • been Registered with the Board of Registration or Architects and Quantity Surveyors;
    • Corporate membership with the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK);
    • attended a Project Development and Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • a certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme course lasting not less than six (6) weeks in a recognized institution; and
    • demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability required for effective planning, direction, control and coordination of landscape development function;
    • Possession of a relevant Masters degree will be considered as an added advantage

    Job Responsibilities

    An officer at this level may be deployed as a Head of a Section at Headquarters or in the Regional office. Specific duties and responsibilities shall include:

    • monitoring of expenditure on a Government Building Development Programme and progress on projects;
    • design and supervision of construction and maintenance of public building, civil and other public works.
    • checking of sketches/schemes designs done by commissioned consultants and making recommendations for approval;
    • scrutiny of consultants’ fees and making recommendations for payments;
    • formulation of research priorities and briefs, presentation of research findings and liaison
    • with other Institutions on research related matters;
    • Monitoring and co-ordination of departmental resources and activities in the research section; and
    • Research activities, administration and supervision of all staff working under him/her.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications as follows:

    Online through the Commission website: or jobs portal: psckjobs.go.ke OR

    By completing PSC 2 (Revised 2016) application form.

    Completed applications should be sent 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. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.

    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 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.

    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/documents.

    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 24th September 2018.

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