Secretary Government Delivery Unit at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

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

• served for a minimum period of eighteen (18) years, three (3) years of which should have been at the grade of Director, CSG 5 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• a Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Services or related field from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Arts, Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Services or related field from a university recognized in Kenya:
• a Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development programme from a recognized institution;
• demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence and a thorough understanding of national goals, national priorities, policies and objectives.

Personal Attributes and Core Competencies

In addition to the above requirements, the applicant must also possess the following key personal attributes and core competencies;

Personal Attributes

• Integrity and accountability
• Strategic thinking resilience and adaptability
• Result-oriented mindset
• Collaboration and influence
• Empathy and emotional intelligence
• Innovation and problem solving

Core Competencies

• Leadership and team management
• Program and project management
• Performance monitoring and evaluation (M&E)
• Stakeholder engagement and communication
• Policy and operational alignment
• Data-driven decision making
• Change management
• Risk management

Duties and Responsibilities

The Government Delivery Unit (GDU) is a strategic office within the Executive Office of the President, tasked with the responsibility to monitor and ensure timely and effective implementation of key government programs and priorities.

The position holder will be answerable to the Deputy Chief of Staff Delivery and Government Efficiency for executing the following duties: -

• liaising with Government agencies in implementing National Government Priorities, Projects and programmes;
• ensuring stake holders engagements in the implementation of National Governments priorities, projects and programmes;
• ensuring risk assessment of National Government projects and programmes is undertaken;
• ensuring tracking, monitoring and reporting on implementation of National Government priorities, flagship projects, programmes and presidential Directives;
• facilitating the design and review of strategies and plans on the National Government Development Agenda that are responsive to the needs of stakeholders;
• ensuring replication of best practices in implementation of national Government projects and programmes;
• overseeing the preparation of progress reports on implementation of National Government projects and programmes;
• facilitating engagement and networking among Government, Private Sector and Civil Society in building capacity to facilitate implementation of the National Socia-Economic Development Agenda;
• ensuring maintenance and continuous improvement of the delivery information management system;
• facilitating research on emerging issues and best practices in delivery of services for National Government priorities, projects, programmes and services;
• communicating to the public the progress and successes of National Government programmes and projects, in liaison with the stakeholders;
• overseeing the development and implementation of the Government Delivery Service’s work plans, budgets, performance contracts and staff performance appraisal;
• ensuring compliance with principles of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity; and