Deputy County Commissioner - 117 Positions at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Duties and Responsibilities 

• coordination of National Government functions which include promoting cohesion, integration and patriotism to enhance peace and national unity;
• handling complex administration, social economic and political issues;
• coordinating disaster management and emergency response;
• implementing decisions of the security and intelligence committees; 
• interpreting and disseminating government policies; 
• facilitating citizen participation in the development and implementation of government policies, programmes and projects;
• coordinating national and state functions; 
• managing and maintaining administrative boundaries, security roads airstrip and vital installation;
• coordinating campaigns against drugs, alcohol and substance abuse;
• providing agency services for other government institutions; and
• conducting civil marriages and promoting peace building and conflict resolution.

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• served for a minimum period of (3) years in the grade of Senior Assistant County Commissioner/Senior Assistant Secretary CSG  ‘8’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service; 
• a Bachelors Degree in any social science or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a Certificate in Administrative Officer’s Induction course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
• passed Administrative Officers Examination;
• a Certificate in Administrative Officer’s Paramilitary course lasting not less than three (3) weeks;
• a Diploma in Public Administration (DPA) OR Advanced Public Administration (APA) certificate; and
• shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.