Employment Opportunities at Teachers Service Commission (TSC)

ADVERT NO. 73/2026

Duties and responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Overseeing exhibitions and events;
• Ensuring implementation of recommendations from reports;
• Overseeing the communication resource library;
• Ensuring appropriate environment for effective customer care;
• Prioritizing critical issues from daily media briefings;
• Ensuring up to date and interactive website and intranet;
• Overseeing the management of social media channels;
• Approving articles for publication, written speeches and press release;
• Overseeing the development and implementation of media and communication strategies;
• Overseeing the planning and coordination of corporate social investment activities;
• Coordinating protocol services for both internal and external events;
• Overseeing implementation of Risk Management mitigation strategies;
• Overseeing the implementation of audit recommendation;
• Approving operational work plans;
• Developing and monitoring proper utilization of the corporate communication budgets;
• Establishing and maintaining good relations with the media;
• Coordinating the preparation of Commissions annual report;
• Coordinating surveys on communication and customer care trends; and
• Supervising and guiding employees in the Division for optimum performance.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Assistant Director, Corporate Affairs for a minimum period of three (3) years;

OR

• Six (6) years’ experience in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Education (Languages) or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree from a recognized institution is an added advantage;
• Membership to a profession body in good standing where applicable;
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

The terms and remuneration benefits for this Grade:

• Basic Salary Scale: Kshs 192,782 – Kshs 288,051
• House Allowance: Applicable rates
• Commuter Allowance: Kshs 14,000
• Leave Allowance: As provided in TSC Secretariat
• Annual Leave: 30 working days per calendar year
• Medical Cover: As provided in the TSC Secretariat Medical Scheme
• Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance.

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ADVERT NO. 74/2026

Duties and responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Coordinating the development and implementation of the labor and industrial relations strategy;
• Leading in the preparation of the divisional annual work plan;
• Leading the development of policies, systems and procedures that contribute to the legal framework to strengthen the provision of industrial relations services;
• Coordinating the implementation of the division’s budget;
• Leading in the preparation, implementation and submission of the divisional Quarterly Reports;
• Coordinating the sensitization of the staff on all labour and industrial relations risks arising from legal suits and policies and procedures executed by the Commission;
• Organizing and coordination of research on the best labour practices, labour instruments, conventions, labour laws in the labour market;
• Coordinating the provision of legal advisory services on labour and industrial relations matters, registered disputes and Management of employee discipline procedures and process;
• Coordinating the development of legal advisory opinions to the Commission Secretary;
• Coordinating the preparation of Board Papers on labour and industrial matters;
• Coordinating the preparation of Recognition and Collective Agreements in liaison with relevant stakeholders;
• Developing and implementing industrial relations strategies that foster harmonious industrial relations between the Commission and its social partners;
• Coordinating the drafting and submission of Parliamentary responses by different service areas of the Commission;
• Coordinating engagements with social partners, relevant state and nonstate agencies on all matters related to industrial relations;
• Coordinating the management of all Trade Disputes, Union and employee grievances and develop comprehensive alternative dispute resolution mechanisms on behalf of the Commission; and
• Supervising and guiding employees for optimum performance.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Assistant Director -Legal Services/Labour and Industrial Relations for a minimum period of three (3) years

OR

• Six (6) years’ experience in a comparable position;
• Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB) from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Membership to the Law Society of Kenya in good standing;
• Valid Advocates Practicing certificate;
• Certificate in a Leadership Course or equivalent qualification lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

The terms and remuneration benefits for this Grade:

• Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.192,782 – Kshs.288,051
• House Allowance: Applicable rates
• Commuter Allowance: Kshs.14,000
• Leave Allowance: As provided in TSC Secretariat
• Annual Leave: 30 working days per calendar year
• Medical Cover: As provided in the TSC Secretariat Medical Scheme
• Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance.

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ADVERT NO. 75/2026

Duties and responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Promoting the risk awareness culture at the Commission;
• Identifying risks;
• Inducting and guiding newly recruited/ deployed employees to the Risk
• Management Division;
• Formulating, interpreting and ensuring implementation of risk management policies, strategies and work plans;
• Facilitating the development of a risk based strategic plan within the approved risk appetite;
• Reviewing and approving the Division’s budget and procurement plan;
• Reviewing and approving the Divisions annual work plan;
• Overseeing the implementation of the Division’s annual work plan;
• Reviewing and evaluation on Business Continuity Management;
• Coordinating awareness campaigns to embed BCM culture in the Commission;
• Reviewing Business Impact Analysis (BIA) reports;
• Coordinating Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and threat analysis;
• Reviewing risk management manual for approval by management;
• Advising management on the Commission’s risk exposures; and
• Supervising and guiding employees in the Division for optimum performance.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in grade of Assistant Director -Risk Management, TSC grade 6 for a minimum period of three (3) years;

OR

• Six (6) years’ experience in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Human Resources Management, Commerce, Arts, Economics, Business Management, ICT, Project Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Laws, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Master’s degree from a recognized Institution is an added advantage;
• Professional qualification in any of the following; Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) or (CRISC), or Diploma in Risk Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution is an added advantage;
• Certificate in Leadership Course or equivalent qualification lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

The terms and remuneration benefits for this Grade:

• Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.192,782 – Kshs.288,051
• House Allowance: Applicable rates
• Commuter Allowance: Kshs.14,000
• Leave Allowance: As provided in TSC Secretariat
• Annual Leave: 30 working days per calendar year
• Medical Cover: As provided in the TSC Secretariat Medical Scheme
• Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance.

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ADVERT NO. 7/2026

Duties and responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Representing the Commission in courts and tribunals;
• Providing input in the development and implementation of the divisional targets and work plans;
• Reviewing monthly, quarterly and annual litigation reports;
• Preparing advisories on compliance with relevant statutory requirements;
• Coordinating, preparing and reviewing legal instruments;
• Advising the Commission on outcome of Court cases and compliance thereof;
• Ensuring the Commission’s compliance to statutory and contractual obligations;
• Rendering legal opinions and advisories;
• Undertaking sensitization on legal issues;
• Undertaking legal compliance audit; and
• Supervising and guiding employees for optimum performance.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Principal Officer-Legal for a minimum period of three (3) years;

 OR

• Five (5) years’ experience in a comparable position;
• Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) from a recognized institution;
• Postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law;
• Membership of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing;
• Master’s degree from a recognized Institution is an added advantage;
• Valid Advocates’ Practicing Certificate;
• Certificate in Senior Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

The terms and remuneration benefits for this Grade:

• Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.137,460 – Kshs.167,098
• House Allowance: Applicable rates
• Commuter Allowance: Kshs.12,000
• Leave Allowance: As provided in TSC Secretariat
• Annual Leave: 30 working days per calendar year
• Medical Cover: As provided in the TSC Secretariat Medical Scheme
• Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance. 

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ADVERT NO. 77/2026

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Identifying risks;
• Inducting and guiding newly recruited/ deployed employees to the Risk Management Division;
• Spearheading the preparation of the Division’s annual work plan and submit to the Deputy Director, Risk Management;
• Reviewing the Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Controls (KCs) for Directorates, Regional and County Offices;
• Spearheading the preparation of budget and procurement plan for the Division;
• Guiding the development and review of risk management manual;
• Coordinating the implementation of risk management initiatives;
• Analyzing the risk management processes and recommend possible improvements;
• Disseminating and operationalizing the institutional risk management policy and framework;
• Follow up implementation of risk mitigations.;
• Reviewing risk management reports from Principal Risk Management officers;
• Identifying staff performance gaps and recommends suitable training to the Deputy Director, Risk Management; and
•  Supervising and guiding employees for optimum performance.

Requirements for Appointment

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

• Served in the grade of Principal officer -Risk Management for a minimum period of three (3) years;

 OR

•  Five (5) years’ experience in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Human Resources Management, Commerce, Arts, Economics, Business Management, ICT, Project Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Laws, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Master’s degree from a recognized Institution is an added advantage;
• Professional qualification in any of the following; Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)/(CRISC), or Diploma in Risk Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution is an added advantage;
• Certificate in Senior Management Course not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

The terms and remuneration benefits for this Grade:

• Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.137,460 – Kshs.167,098
• House Allowance: Applicable rates
• Commuter Allowance: Kshs.12,000
• Leave Allowance: As provided in TSC Secretariat
• Annual Leave: 30 working days per calendar year
• Medical Cover: As provided in the TSC Secretariat Medical Scheme
• Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance.