Director Governance, Compliance, Performance Management & Public Service Transformation at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Terms of Service: Contract (3 years’ renewable on satisfactory performance)
Remuneration: Kshs. 541,112 – Kshs. 576,167

Duties and Responsibilities

The Director Governance, Compliance, Performance Management & Public Service Transformation will be responsible to the Deputy CEO for the overall management and coordination of work in the Directorate.

The specific duties and responsibilities at this level entail:

• Undertaking compliance audits, promotion of values and principles of good governance, investigation, monitoring and evaluation of human resource practices for efficient and effective public Service;
• Develop and implement strategies for promotion and implementation of values and principles of good governance;
• Undertaking Human Resource Audits on all HR functions in the Public Service
• Carrying out investigations, monitoring and evaluation of the organization, administration and Human Resource practices for an efficient and effective Public Service;
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the Commission’s delegated functions;
• Ensure institutionalization of uniform human resource standards and quality control Procedures in the public service;
• Ensure review and implementation of the Code of Conduct in the Public Service;
• Preparation of reports to Parliament and the President on compliance with national values and principles of governance under Article 254(1) and 234(2) of the Constitution of Kenya (2010);
• Setting standards in service delivery for evaluating performance in the public service;
• Evaluating the organization and core functions of public bodies with respect to human resources, internal processes, citizens' satisfaction and recommending measures for improved performance;
• setting performance contract guidelines in the public service and ensuring compliance with the Commission's set standards;
• providing guidelines on performance appraisal systems for public bodies and individual public officers;
• evaluating performance agreements between the Government and public bodies or individual public officers;
• investigating and making recommendations to the Board on an authorized officer on own motion or upon receipt of a complaint on inefficiency and ineffectiveness of service delivery in public bodies;
• Monitoring and evaluation of the institutionalization of performance management in the Public Service;
• Develop and implement best practices in performance management and emerging HR trends;
• Develop, implement and provide reports of the Directorate’s annual work plan, budget, performance contract targets and staff performance appraisal; and
• Preparing and presenting the agenda in relevant Board Committees.

Requirements for Appointment:

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

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Development, or other related fields;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social sciences;
• Higher National Diploma in Human Resources Management;
• Professional Certification in Leadership and Management;
• At least 15 years’ professional experience in a relevant field, 3 years of which should be in a leadership position with demonstrated success in managing multi-disciplinary teams;
• Knowledge of the institutional and legal framework in Kenya, as well as of relevant Public Service transformation programmes;
• Knowledge of labour laws and other related legislation; and
• Member of a relevant professional body.

Skills and Competencies

• Proven leadership and management skills;
• Ability to think strategically;
• Attention to detail and accuracy;
• Communication, analytical and report writing skills;
• Networking and team management skills;
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills; and
• Creative and innovative skills.