Secretary, Devolution Affairs at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Ref: V/NO. 24/2022

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

• served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Deputy Director, Devolution Affairs (CSG 6) and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Development Studies, Public Administration, Economics, Sociology, Peace Building and Conflict Management, Entrepreneurship, Political Science, or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Development Studies, Public Administration, Economics, Sociology, Peace Building and Conflict Management, Entrepreneurship, Political Science or equivalent and relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya; current membership to a relevant professional body (where applicable); and

demonstrated managerial, leadership and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to management of devolution affairs.

NOTE:

• Possession of a certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not
• less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Secretary, Devolution Affairs will be answerable to the Principal Secretary for the management of devolution affairs. Duties and responsibilities at this level will
include:

• providing strategic leadership in the development, reviewing and implementation of devolution laws, policies, frameworks, guidelines and standards;
• overseeing establishment, development and management of intergovernmental relations and servicing of intergovernmental organs;
• overseeing National Government capacity building and technical assistance to County Governments;
• overseeing research, management, monitoring and evaluation of devolution programmes including peer review mechanisms in consultation with other institutions with mandates in devolution;
• spearheading the mobilization and management of conditional grants to County Governments;
• overseeing the development, reviewing and implementation of knowledge management policies, strategy framework and systems for devolved governance; and
• spearheading collaborations partnerships, linkage and liaison with relevant organization/institutions on devolution matters and convening of the devolution sector working groups and related fora.

Others

• Basic Salary Scale Ksh.169,140 – Ksh.324,430 p.m. (CSG 4)
• House Allowance: Ksh.84,000 p.m.
• Commuter Allowance: Ksh.24,000 p.m.
• Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service
• Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
• Medical Cover: As provided in the Civil Service