Massive Recruitment at Public Service Commission

Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government

V/No. 180/2020
Salary Scale: Ksh.133,870 – Ksh.197,800 p.m. (CSG 5)
House Allowance: Ksh.48, 000 – 60,000p.m (Depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh.20, 000p.m
Leave Allowance: As existing in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable or Local Agreement

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

• served for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years and currently serving at the grade of Assistant Director, National Cohesion, CSG 7 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
• a Bachelors degree in any Social Science from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a Masters degree in Peace/Conflict management studies or any other relevant Social Science from a university recognized in Kenya;
• excellent public relations and communication skills; and
• a thorough knowledge and understanding of national goals, policies and objectives and the ability to relate them to the management and functions and national cohesion and values.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Director, National Cohesion will be responsible to the Secretary, National Cohesion for planning, budgeting, directing, controlling and coordinating operations of National Cohesion Department. Specific duties and responsibilities will include:-

• initiating development and review of policies, strategies and objectives on national cohesion and values in liaison with other stakeholders;
• overseeing the implementation of programs and activities for the achievement of national cohesion and values;
• promoting national values through establishment of institutions, legislations and advocacy;
• identifying issues and areas for policy formulation on national cohesion and values;
• monitoring and evaluation of programmes and activities;
• approving the developed information, education and communication materials, briefs, speeches, memoranda, concept papers and reports;
• coordinating advocacy on national cohesion and values and stakeholder;
• lobbying for media support in the promotion of national cohesion and values;
• conducting research, disseminating findings, and implementing recommendations; and
• overseeing the financial and asset management of the department and institute operational accountability.

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Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government

No of Positions: 5

V/No.181/2020

Salary Scale: Ksh. 99,900 - Ksh. 169,140 p.m. (CSG 6)
House Allowance: Ksh.20, 000 – 50,000 p.m. (Depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh.16, 000p.m
Leave Allowance: As existing in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

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

• served for a minimum period of twelve (12) years and currently serving at the grade of Principal Cohesion Officer, CSG 8 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• a Bachelors degree in any Social Science from a university recognized in Kenya;
• excellent public relation and communication skills; and
• a thorough knowledge and understanding of national goals, policies and objectives and the ability to relate them to the management and functions and national cohesion and values.

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• identifying issues and areas for policy formulation on National Cohesion and Values;
• planning and developing programmes and activities to address National Cohesion and Values;
• monitoring and evaluating programmes and activities;
• validating the development of information, education and communication materials;
• carrying out advocacy on National Cohesion and Values;
• coordinating stakeholder consultation forums;
• undertaking research and conducting sensitization campaigns on national cohesion;

and

• assisting in training, development and implementation of staff performance appraisals

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Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government

No of Positions: 5

V/No.182/2020

Salary Scale: Ksh. 87,360- Ksh.121,430 p.m. (CSG 7)
House Allowance: Ksh.16, 800 – 45,000p.m (depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 12,000p.m
Leave Allowance: As existing in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

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

• served for a minimum period of nine (9) years and currently serving at the grade of Senior Cohesion Officer, CSG 9 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• a Bachelors degree in any Social Science from a university recognized in Kenya;
• excellent public relation and communication skills; and
• a thorough knowledge and understanding of national goals, policies and objectives and the ability to relate them to the management and functions and national cohesion and values.

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• participating in policy formulation on national cohesion;
• initiating the process of planning and development of programmes and activities to address national cohesion and values;
• monitoring and evaluating programmes and activities;
• overseeing the development of information, education and communication materials;
• carrying out advocacy on national cohesion and values;
• coordinating stakeholder consultation forums; and
• undertaking research and conducting sensitization campaigns on national cohesion.

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Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government

V/No. 183/2020

Salary Scale: Ksh. 99,900 - Ksh.169,140 p.m (CSG 6)
House Allowance: Ksh.20, 000 – 50,000 p.m (Depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh.16, 000p.m
Leave Allowance: As existing in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

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

• served for a minimum period of twelve (12) years and currently serving at the grade of Principal Civil Registration Officer, CSG 8 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Information Science, Sociology, Statistics/Economics, Government/Political Science, Public Administration, Population Studies, Law, Anthropology or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya; and
• demonstrated professional competence and managerial capabilities in work performance and results.

Duties and responsibilities

• interpreting the provision of the Births and Deaths Act Cap 149;
• coordinating development of Civil Registration strategic plans;
• reviewing Civil Registration policies, plans and strategies;
• coordinating research and innovation on Civil Registration;
• coordinating the designing of Civil Registration information management system;
• collaborating with other relevant authorities and stakeholders in reviewing Civil Registration statutes;
• coordinating the development of training programmes for Civil Registration;
• mobilizing Civil Registration resources;
• coordinating preparation of Civil Registration periodic reports; and
• coordinating Civil Registration performance management systems.

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Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government

No of Positions: 50

V/No.184/2020

Salary Scale:Ksh. 87,360-Ksh.121,430 p.m.(CSG 7)

House Allowance:Ksh.16, 800 –45,000p.m (depending on duty station)

Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 12,000p.m

Leave Allowance: As existing in the Civil Service

Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year6

Medical Cover: As provided by the government

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

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

• served for aminimum period of nine (9) years and currently serving at the grade of Senior Civil Registration Officer, CSG 9and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Information Science, Sociology, Statistics/Economics, Government/Political Science, Public Administration, Population Studies, Law, Anthropology or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;and
• demonstrated administrative and managerial capabilities in work performance and results
• .Duties and Responsibilities
• monitoring and evaluating civil registration activities at the area of jurisdiction;
• undertaking research and innovation on Civil Registration;
• implementing provisions ofCivil Registration Statutes;
• Implementing departmental strategic plans;
• coordinating awareness sensitization campaigns on registration of births and death;
• approving foreign births and deaths registration applications, signing of birth and death certificates;
• initiating training programmes for civil registration staff capacity building and development;
• preparing civil registration periodic reports;
• authenticating birth and death certificates issued in Kenya to foreigners and foreign birth and death certificates issues to Kenyans;
• monitoring the supply and utilization of registration materials; and
• maintaining safe custody of registration materials and births and deaths records.

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Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government

No of Positions: 20

V/No.185/2020

Salary Scale: Ksh. 87,360-Ksh.121,430 p.m.(CSG 7)

House Allowance: Ksh.16, 800 –45,000p.m (depending on duty station)

Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 12,000p.m

Leave Allowance: As existing in the Civil Service

Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year

Medical Cover: As provided by the government

Terms of Service:Permanent and Pensionable

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

• served for a minimum period of nine (9) years and currently serving at the grade of Senior National Registration Officer (Persons), CSG 9and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following social science discipline: Sociology, Economics, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Education, Population Studies, Anthropology, Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Administration/Governmentor equivalent qualificationsfrom a university recognized inKenya;and
• shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• providing advice on potential cases for instituting prosecution or termination of further investigations into offences committed under the Act;
• designing and reviewing of National Identity Cards;
• preparing Registration of Persons work plans;
• Initiating reviews and updating of registration of persons guidelines and procedures;(v)prosecuting offences committed under the Act (Cap 107);
• identifying and registering eligible applicants for national identity cards;
• authorizing the processing of application forms for national identity cards;
• initiating investigations into offences committed under Registration of Persons Act (Cap 107);
• maintaining application registers for national identity cards;
• mobilizing and sensitizing the public on requirements for registration and issuance of national identity cards;
• detecting and preventing illegal registration;
• analyzing and compiling registration of persons reports and returns ; and
• initiating training programmes for registration of persons personnel.

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V/No.186/2020
Salary Scale: Ksh. 87,360- Ksh.121,430 p.m. (CSG 7)
House Allowance: Ksh.16, 800 – 45,000p.m (depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 12,000p.m
Leave Allowance: As existing in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

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

• served for a minimum period of nine (9) years and currently serving at the grade of Senior Fingerprint Officer, CSG 9 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Forensic Science, Criminology, Security and Disaster Management, Information Science, Information Communication Technology, Anthropology, Library and Archival Science, Sociology, Psychology, Government/Political Science, Community Development, Conflict Management, Development Studies, Cultural Studies, Communication or comparable qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
• been gazzetted as a “Fingerprint Officer”; and
• shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• cross referencing detected double, multiple and illegal registration of nationalidentity cards;
• initiating research and providing advice on wrongly linked records;
• establishing identity or non-identity of fingerprints of two sets of impressions generated by the Automated Fingerprints Identification System (AFIS);
• overseeing indexing of fingerprint files and breakdown of fingerprint formulae;
• liaising with the security agencies and other stakeholders in combating and controlling illegal entry of persons into the country;
• monitoring validation and/or invalidation of records based on fingerprint comparison principles;
• analyzing reports on detected double, multiple and illegal registration for national identity cards;
• monitoring validation of automated searches involving fingerprints;
• coordinating fingerprints searches of known and unknown deceased persons;
• preparing and presenting complex fingerprint reports as evidence in court(s) of law; and
• initiating fingerprints personnel training and research programmes in liaison with other stakeholders;

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No of Positions: 10

V/No.186/2020
Salary Scale: Ksh. 87,360- Ksh.121,430 p.m. (CSG 7)
House Allowance: Ksh.16, 800 – 45,000p.m (depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 12,000p.m
Leave Allowance: As existing in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

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

• served for a minimum period of nine (9) years and currently serving at the grade of Senior Fingerprint Officer, CSG 9 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Forensic Science, Criminology, Security and Disaster Management, Information Science, Information Communication Technology, Anthropology, Library and Archival Science, Sociology, Psychology, Government/Political Science, Community Development, Conflict Management, Development Studies, Cultural Studies, Communication or comparable qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
• been gazzetted as a “Fingerprint Officer”; and
• shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• cross referencing detected double, multiple and illegal registration of nationalidentity cards;
• initiating research and providing advice on wrongly linked records;
• establishing identity or non-identity of fingerprints of two sets of impressions generated by the Automated Fingerprints Identification System (AFIS);
• overseeing indexing of fingerprint files and breakdown of fingerprint formulae;
• liaising with the security agencies and other stakeholders in combating and controlling illegal entry of persons into the country;
• monitoring validation and/or invalidation of records based on fingerprint comparison principles;
• analyzing reports on detected double, multiple and illegal registration for national identity cards;
• monitoring validation of automated searches involving fingerprints;
• coordinating fingerprints searches of known and unknown deceased persons;
• preparing and presenting complex fingerprint reports as evidence in court(s) of law; and
• initiating fingerprints personnel training and research programmes in liaison with other stakeholders;

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No of V/No. 188/2020
Salary Scale: Ksh. 87,360- Ksh.121,430 p.m. (CSG 7)
House Allowance: Ksh.16, 800 – 45,000p.m (depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 12,000p.m
Leave Allowance: As existing in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• served for a minimum period of nine (9) years and currently serving at the grade of Probation and Aftercare Officer, CSG 9 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Criminology, Guidance and Counselling, Social Psychology, or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• be conversant with High Court etiquettes and procedures in criminal matters;
• have good understanding of rehabilitation programmes of complex and serious offenders; and
• have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be in charge of a High Court in the field stations or deputize the Deputy Director of Probation and Aftercare Services at Probation Department at headquarters.

At Departmental Headquarters, duties and responsibilities will include: -

• co-coordinating, supervising, monitoring and evaluating the departmental programmes in the field;
• planning offenders’ rehabilitation programs for field stations;
• receiving, analysing, and disseminating statistics; and
• co-coordinating research activities and liaising with penal institutions and other stakeholders on research findings.

At the field offices (County level), duties and responsibilities will include: -

• being in charge of the High Court and its jurisdiction on all aspects of probation work;
• attending cases originating from the High Court and Court of Appeal;
• conducting social inquiry on all referred cases from the High Court and Court of Appeal;
• taking charge of offenders placed by the High Court and Court of Appeal under mandatory community-based supervision, rehabilitation and resettlement;
• liaising with all other agents of criminal justice administration for efficient and effective criminal justice delivery;
• facilitating and promoting reconciliation of offenders in the community;
• supervising, rehabilitating, and reintegrating offenders to the community;
• coordinating and liaising with other departments or agencies in promoting activities within the area of jurisdiction;
• coordinating activities of review committees and the courts in relation to community service order; and
• serving as secretary to the Divisional Review Committee.

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V/No.189/2020
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs 38,270 - Kshs 51,170 p.m. (CSG 10)
House Allowance: Ksh.7500 - 16, 500 (Depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh.5, 000
Leave Allowance: As existing in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: Three (3) years contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance

Requirement for appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have a Bachelors degree in Bio-Medical Engineering or its equivalent from a University recognized in Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. Duties and responsibilities include;

• installing , maintaining, repair or providing technical support for biomedical equipment;
• evaluating the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of biomedical equipment through calibration;
• training clinicians and other personnel on the proper use of equipment;
• establishing and maintaining a safe work environment;
• conforming to all safety rules and regulations; and
• performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

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No of Positions: 4

V/No.190/2020
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.38,270 – Kshs.51,170 p.m. (CSG 10)
House Allowance: Ksh.7500 - 16, 500 (Depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh.5, 000
Leave Allowance: As existing in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: Three (3) years contract renewable subject to satisfactory
performance

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have a Bachelors degree in the following fields:- Mechanical Engineering (Production, Industrial Plant and Energy), Electrical and Electronics Engineering; Electronics and Computer Technology; Education Technology/Bachelors of Technology (Production, Industrial Plant and Energy, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Computer) or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya.

Duties and responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. Duties and responsibilities include:-

• preparing schemes of work, lesson plans, teaching materials and aids;
• instructing in areas of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
• preparing records of work;
• setting, administering and marking course work and examinations under the supervision of a senior lecturer;
• preparing trainee assessment reports; and
• guiding and counselling trainees.

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No of Positions: 4

V/No. 191/2020
Salary Scale: Ksh. 31,270 – Ksh. 41,260 p.m. (CSG 11)
House Allowance: Ksh.4,200 - 10, 000 (Depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh.4, 000p.m.
Leave allowance As existing in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: Three (3) years contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have a Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields: Entrepreneurship, Communication, Peace, Conflict and Security Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Social Sciences or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will be deployed in in either the Defence Forces Technical College or International Peace Support Training Centre.

At the Defence Forces Technical College (DEFTEC) duties and responsibilities will include:

• preparing schemes of work, lesson plans, teaching materials and aids;
• instructing in areas of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
• preparing records of work;
• setting, administering and marking course work and examinations under the
• supervision of a senior lecturer;
• preparing trainee assessment reports; and
• guiding and counselling trainees.

At the International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) duties and responsibilities include:-

• designing and delivery of training programmes related to conflict prevention, conflict management and post-conflict recovery.
• providing inputs for training related to peace operations at tactical, operational and strategic level education.
• developing and designing curriculum for programmes in conflict studies and related thematic areas
• evaluating training programmes as well as impact assessments and conducting demand led research on relevant issues;
• contributing to conflict alert systems, policy briefings and research relevant to emerging regional and global peace and security issues;
• analyzing emerging conflict trends within Eastern Africa with view to contributing to policy frameworks for regional interventions; and
• conducting background research and updating country profiles in Eastern Africa with focus on issues related to Peace Support Operations.

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No of Positions: 2

V/No. 192/2020
Salary Scale: ` Ksh. 25,470 – Ksh. 33,950 p.m. (CSG 12)
House Allowance: Ksh.3,2,00 –Ksh.6,750– p.m (Depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh.4, 000p.m
Leave allowance: As existing in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: Three (3) years contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance

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

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), mean grade C (plain); and
• a Diploma in Graphic Design or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for the cadre. An officer at this level will work under Supervision and guidance of a senior officer. Duties at this level shall include:-

• preparing artistic sketches/themes;
• production of drawings, logos, letterheads, illustrations;
• familiarization with commercial graphic work for advertising; and
• preparation of printing works dummies.

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No of Positions: 2

V/No. 194/2020
Salary Scale: ` Ksh. 25,470 – Ksh. 33,950 p.m. (CSG 12)
House Allowance: Ksh.3,2,00 –Ksh.6,750– p.m (Depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh.4, 000p.m
Leave allowance: As existing in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: Three (3) years contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance

For appointment to this grade a candidate, must have a;

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), mean grade C(plain)
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Automotive Option) or other approved equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Valid driving license

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will be deployed in the Central/Regional workshops and will work under a senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities include:-

• servicing and carrying out minor repairs on electrical components such as alternators, generators, starter motors, small battery charging units, condensers;
• maintenance and repair of Motor Vehicle/Plant batteries; and
• carrying out fitting of electrical components and electrical wiring.

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No of Positions: 3

V/No. 193/2020
Salary Scale: ` Ksh. 25,470 – Ksh. 33,950 p.m. (CSG 12)
House Allowance: Ksh.3,2,00 –Ksh.6,750– p.m (Depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh.4, 000p.m
Leave allowance: As existing in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: Three (3) years contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have a Diploma in any of the following discipline; Hotel Management; Housekeeping and Front Office Management or Hospitality Management from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for the cadre. An officer at this level will work under Supervision and guidance of a senior officer. Duties at this level shall include:

• keeping proper records of sundry and linen stores;
• following up on maintenance work order forms; assisting in stock taking;
• ordering, receiving, storing and issuing of cleaning materials; and
• carrying out on the job training for staff working under him/her and writing and keeping reports on losses, breakages and defects.

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VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

No of Positions: 3

V/No. 195/2020
Salary Scale: ` Ksh. 25,470 – Ksh. 33,950 p.m. (CSG 12)
House Allowance: Ksh.3,2,00 –Ksh.6,750– p.m (Depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh.4, 000p.m
Leave allowance: As existing in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: Three (3) years contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance

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

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), mean grade C (Plain)
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Automotive option) or other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• valid driving license.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will be based in the Central/Regional workshops and will be attached to a small motor vehicle or Plant repair section.

The officer will be supervised by a senior officer. Specific duties and responsibilities include:-

• in the repair and Maintenance of motor vehicles and plant
• inspect, and test vehicles and equipment before and after repairs; and
• conduct proficiency test for drivers

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VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

No of Positions: 3

V/No.196/2020
Salary Scale: ` Ksh.25,470 – Ksh.33,950 p.m. (CSG 12)
House Allowance: Ksh.3,2,00 –Ksh.6,750 – p.m (Depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh.4, 000p.m
Leave allowance: As existing in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: Three (3) years contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance

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

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade C (Plain), with at least C in English, Mathematics, Physics/Physical Science, Geography, Technical Drawing
• or its approved equivalent; and
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or its approved equivalent from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• preparation of circuit programs, scale elevations;
• drawing of figures;
• physical development plans from sketches;
• charts and maps drafting of simple regional plans from basic data and sketches;
• checking and confirmation of plan status and reproduction of graphics by means of photographic or other printing process; and
• calculation of areas using plan meter and scales under the guidance of an experienced Draughtsman.

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VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

V/No. 198/2020
Salary Scale: Ksh. 25,470 – Ksh. 33,950 p.m. (CSG 12)
House Allowance: Ksh.3,2,00 –Ksh.6,750– p.m (Depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh.4, 000p.m
Leave allowance: As existing in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: Three (3) years contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance

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

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade C (Plain), with at least a C in English, Mathematics, Physics/Physical Science, Geography, Technical Drawing or
• its approved equivalent; and
• Diploma in Building, Cartography, Physical Planning or approved equivalent from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: -

• preparing circuit programs, scale elevations;
• drawing of figures and physical development plans from sketches, charts and maps;
• drafting of simple regional plans from basic data and sketches; checking andconfirmation of plan status and reproduction of graphics by means of photographic
• or other printing process; and
• calculation of areas using planimeter and scales under the guidance of an experienced Draughtsman

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VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

V/No .197/2020
Salary Scale: ` Ksh. 25,470 – Ksh. 33,950 p.m. (CSG 12)
House Allowance: Ksh.3,2,00 –Ksh.6,750– p.m (Depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh.4, 000p.m
Leave allowance: As existing in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: Three (3) years contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance

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

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade C (Plain), with at least a C in English, Mathematics, Physics/Physical Science, Geography, Technical Drawing or its approved equivalent; and
• Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or its approved equivalent from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• preparation of circuit programs, scale elevations;
• drawing of figures;
• physical development plans from sketches;
• charts and maps drafting of simple regional plans from basic data and sketches;
• checking and confirmation of plan status and reproduction of graphics by means of photographic or other printing process; and
• calculation of areas using plan meter and scales under the guidance of an experienced Draughtsman.

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VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

No of Positions: 20

V/No. 201 /2020
Salary Scale: Ksh. 87,360- Ksh.121,430 p.m. (CSG 7)
House Allowance: Ksh.16, 800 – 45,000p.m (depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 12,000p.m
Leave Allowance: As existing in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

• served for a minimum period of nine (9) years and currently serving at the grade of Foreign Service Officer, CSG 9 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• a Bachelors degree in International Studies, International Relations, Diplomacy, Law, Economics, or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya; and
• demonstrated effective leadership, managerial and administrative skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be based either at the headquarters or in a mission.

Specific duties and responsibilities which will include:

Headquarters

An officer at this level may be deployed as a section head. Specific duties and responsibilities include:-

• coordinating and supervising work of the section;
• researching into emerging international events and recommending appropriate
• policy interventions;
• tracking of vacancies in the international and inter-governmental organizations,
• maintaining an appropriate database and facilitating employment of Kenya nationals;
• participating in bilateral and international conferences and meetings, drafting reports and identifying areas of implementation;
• networking with Ministries/State Departments, inter-governmental organizations and diplomatic missions accredited to Kenya;
• coordinating provision of consular and protocol services;
• analyzing and initiating implementation of recommendations contained in reports from bilateral and international conferences and meetings as well as those from
• Kenyan Missions; and
• supervising, guiding and mentoring officers.

Missions

An officer at this level may be deployed as Head of Chancery in a Mission.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:-

• providing administrative support at the Mission;
• monitoring and analyzing political and economic developments in the host country and drafting appropriate reports;
• coordinating trade, cultural and other events to promote Kenya;
• networking with members of the diplomatic corps, officials of the host government and media representatives;
• drafting appropriate responses to media reports on Kenya;
• coordinating official functions and programmes for Kenyan dignitaries;
• performing consular and protocol duties and preparing briefs, statements and diplomatic notes and messages; and
• preparing performance targets as well as undertaking performance reporting and appraisal of officers.

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VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

No of Positions: 20

V/No. 200 /2020
Salary Scale: Ksh. 99,900 - Ksh. 169,140 p.m (CSG 6)
House Allowance: Ksh.20, 000 – 50,000 p.m (Depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh.16, 000p.m
Leave Allowance: As existing in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• served for a minimum period of twelve (12) years and currently serving in the grade of Principal Foreign Service Officer /Counsellor, CSG 8 and above or in a
• comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• a Bachelors degree in International Studies, International Relations, Law, Economics or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya; and
• demonstrated outstanding professional competence, effective leadership, managerial and administrative skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be based either at the headquarters or in a mission.

Specific duties and responsibilities which will include:-

Headquarters:

• coordinating and supervising the work of a department;
• participating in the formulation and analysis of Kenya’s foreign policy;
• formulating Kenya’s position in relation to negotiations on bilateral and international instruments, meetings and conferences;
• analyzing and implementing recommendations contained in reports from bilateral and international conferences and meeting as well as those from Missions;
• studying, analyzing and implementing political, economic, and other reports received from missions;
• networking with the ministries/State Departments, diplomatic missions and intergovernmental organizations accredited to Kenya;
• participating in the formulation and coordination of the Foreign Service Institute’s training programs;
• maintaining a database on vacancies in international and inter-governmental organizations and facilitating employment of Kenya nationals;
• coordinating provision of consular and protocol services; and
• developing performance targets, annual work plans, budget for the department and performance reports.

Missions:

An officer at this level may be deployed as the Head of Chancery in a Missions.

Specific duties and responsibilities will include:

• providing administrative support services and financial oversight at the Mission;
• monitoring and analyzing political and economic development in the host country and preparing appropriate reports;
• projecting, promoting, interpreting and defending Kenya’s foreign policy;
• participating in the formulation of Kenya’s position in relation to negotiations on bilateral and international instruments, meetings and conferences;
• coordinating trade, cultural and other events to promote Kenya;
• monitoring media reports and supervising the preparation of appropriate responses.
• organizing official functions and programmes for Kenyan dignitaries;
• coordinating provision of consular and protocol services;
• preparation of briefs, statements and diplomatic notes and messages; and
• (x) development of performance targets, annual work plans and annual budgets for the mission.

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VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

No of Positions: 15

POSTS - V/No. 199/2020
Salary Scale: Ksh. 133,870 – Ksh. 197,800 p.m. (CSG 5)
House Allowance: Ksh.48, 000 – 60,000p.m (Depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh.20, 000p.m
Leave Allowance: As existing in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: Permanent or Local Agreement

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• served for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years and currently serving in the grade of Assistant Director of Foreign Service /Minister/Consul-General CSG 7 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service, regional or international organizations;
• a Bachelors degree in International Studies, International Relations, Law, Economics or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a Masters degree in either International Studies, International Relations, Law, Economics, or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya
• demonstrated outstanding professional competence, effective leadership, managerial and administrative skills
• possess effective negotiation, analytical and communication skills; and
• have a clear understanding of Kenya’s foreign policy and other national policies, objectives and strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be based either at the headquarters or in a mission where he/she will form part of the management. Specific duties and responsibilities will include:-

Headquarters

An officer at this level will head a department and will be responsible to the Political and Diplomatic Secretary for providing policy, technical and administrative guidance.

Specific duties and responsibilities will include:

• participating in the formulation, implementation and reviewing of Kenya’s foreign policy;
• attending high level meetings and conferences;
• articulating and defending Kenya’s foreign policy;
• formulating Kenya’s position in relation to negotiations on bilateral and international instruments, meeting and conferences;
• advising and guiding the missions falling under the department on matters relating to Kenya’s foreign policy;
• coordinating the implementation of reports received from bilateral and international conferences and meetings as well as those from the Kenyan Mission;
• networking with inter-governmental organizations and diplomatic missions accredited to Kenya;
• participating in development of the Foreign Service Institute’s training programs;
• maintaining a database on vacancies in international and inter-governmental organizations and facilitating employment of Kenya nationals; and
• recommending appropriate policy interventions in response to emerging international events and trends.

Missions:

An officer at this level may be deployed as Head of Chancery or Consul-General responsible for overseeing the running of the Missions. Specific duties and responsibilities will include:-

• supervising the work of a mission;
• designing and implementing marketing strategies for Kenya’s products and services;
• projecting, promoting and defending Kenya’s foreign policy;
• participating in the formulation of Kenya’s position in relation to negotiations on bilateral and international instruments, meetings and conferences;
• prioritizing and making recommendations on the Mission’s acquisition of assets and properties;
• coordinating the analysis of political and economic developments in the host country and supervising the preparation of appropriate reports;
• facilitating acquisition of assets and properties;
• preparing detailed, analytical and regular reports on the activities of the mission; and
• supervising the organization of programmes for Kenyan dignitaries.

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VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND COOPERATIVES (STATE DEPARTMENT FOR INDUSTRIES)

No of Positions: 2

V/No. 204/2020
Salary Scale: Ksh. 99,900 - Ksh. 169,140 p.m (CSG 6)
House Allowance: Ksh.20, 000 – 50,000 p.m (Depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh.16, 000p.m
Leave Allowance: As existing in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

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

• served for a minimum period of twelve (12) years and currently serving at the grade of Principal Lecturer, CSG‘8’ and above at an industrial training institution or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• a Bachelors degree or Higher National Diploma in any of the following disciplines:- Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Construction, Clothing and Textiles Technology, Leather technology, Food Technology, Food and Beverage, Industrial Engineering and Technology, Entrepreneurship Development, Commerce, Business Administration/Management, Economics, Information Technology, Community Development, Counseling, Psychology, Computer Engineering, Information Communication Technology, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Plant and Building services Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Industrial Technology, Mathematics, Renewable Energy Technology, Human Resource Management, Supply Chain Management, Education Technology, Education, Clothing, Textiles and Interior Design, Fashion Design and Marketing, Fashion Design and Textiles Technology or its equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a Post Graduate Diploma in Education or Diploma in Technical Education or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

OR

• Instructors/Technical Education/Training of Trainers certificate course from a recognized institution;
• demonstrated high degree of professional competence, administrative and managerial capability required for effective planning, organization and administration of a training institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level may be deployed to oversee one of the following sections within KITI; Specific duties and responsibilities include:-

• coordinating activities and training in area of specialization according to the Institute’s syllabus;
• interpreting and implementing relevant government policies;
• formulating the department budget’s;
• managing and reviewing staff development programmes;
• establishing collaborations and linkages with other institutions and stakeholders;

and

• mobilizing resources for the physical and human resource development of the Institute in consultation with the Director.

Registrar

Duties and responsibilities at this level include:

• organizing training activities within the Institute;
• coordinating the design, development and reviewing curriculum;
• coordinating selection and admission of trainees;
• supervising, setting, moderation and administration of examinations;
• compilation of academic reports and certificates;
• creating and maintaining an up to date data base of trainees;
• development and maintenance of ethics and professional conduct and standards;
• initiating collaboration and partnership in examination with relevant institutions;

and

• inducting new lecturers/instructors and trainees.

Dean

Duties and responsibilities at this level include:

• designing and developing curriculum
• preparing schemes of work, lesson notes, plans and training in the areas of specialization
• setting, moderating and marking exams at diploma level;
• maintaining trainees welfare and discipline;
• advising on best management and administration of trainees affairs;
• organizing induction and orientation programs for new trainees;
• preparing budget related to co-curriculum activities; and
• coordinating matters relating to staff and student’s welfare.

Programme Liaison Coordinator

Duties and responsibilities at this level include:

• designing and developing curriculum;
• preparing schemes of work, lesson notes, plans and training in the areas of specialization;
• preparing schemes of work, lesson notes, plans and training in the areas of specialization;
• coordinating attachment and placement for trainees and lecturers;
• organizing and coordinating industrial/Educational tours for trainees and staff;
• coordinating preparation of insurance covers for trainees on attachment;
• mobilizing resources and marketing institutional programmes;
• organizing periodic meetings with industry partners and stakeholders;
• (ix) establishing collaborations and linkages with other institutions and stakeholders.

Academic Affairs

Duties and responsibilities at this level include:

• coordinating training activities within the institute;
• designing and developing curriculum;
• preparing schemes of work, lesson notes, lesson plans and training in areas of specialization;
• setting moderating and marking exams at diploma level;
• ensuring effective administration of examinations;
• designing coordinating and implementing training programmes in on industrial entrepreneurial development;
• designing and preparing training materials and aids;
• undertaking institutional based training needs assessment;
• monitoring and carrying out research and consultancy in the relevant field;
• evaluating research on projects;
• coordinate the implementation of relevant policies, guidelines and standards on training;
• monitoring and conducting market surveys and trends; and
• evaluating training programmes and organizing seminars workshops and symposia.
• Research, Development and Consultancy

Duties and responsibilities at this level include:

• designing and developing curriculum;
• preparing schemes of work, lesson notes, lesson plans and training in areas of specialization;
• setting moderating and marking exams at diploma level;
• liaising with the institute’s clientele on product-based training;
• mobilizing resources for research activities;
• coordinating research activities in the institute and issuance of research permits to trainees;
• monitoring and evaluating market surveys and trends;
• evaluating training programmes;
• coordinating product improvement and prototype development; and
• (x) organizing conferences, seminars, workshops and symposia
   

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VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND COOPERATIVES (STATE DEPARTMENT FOR INDUSTRIES)

No of Positions: 20

V/No.203/2020
Salary Scale: Ksh. 87,360- Ksh.121,430 p.m. (CSG 7)
House Allowance: Ksh.16, 800 – 45,000p.m (depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 12,000p.m
Leave Allowance: As existing in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

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

• served for a minimum period of nine (9) years, and currently serving at the grade of Senior Industrial Development Officer, CSG 9 and above or in comparable and equivalent positions in the wider public service;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Business Administration, Mathematics, Biological/Physical Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Statistics, Economics, Project Planning and Management, Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Electronics, Metallurgy, Aeronautical, Agricultural). Agriculture, Animal Sciences, Food Technology, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Textile Technology, Production Technology, Leather Sciences, Wood Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Geology, Environmental Science, in Kenya;
• and
• demonstrated high degree of professional, technical and administrative competence as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and responsibilities

• reviewing sectoral reports on Tariff and Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBS) for manufacturing industry;
• liaising with Research and Development Institutions and other industry stakeholders on the development of industrial tooling and machining;
• identifying potential foreign investors in specific industrial sectors;
• documenting and promoting of the commercialization of research, development research and development findings;
• categorizing industrial clusters for industrial development;
• negotiating on industrial related issues at bilateral, regional, and multilateral for a;
• sensitizing entrepreneurs on industrial investment opportunities;
• providing advisory services and mentoring to/for potential and existing entrepreneurs;
• locating potential foreign investors in specific industrial sectors in liaison with relevant government agencies; and
• undertaking monitoring and evaluation of projects/programmes.

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VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND COOPERATIVES (STATE DEPARTMENT FOR INDUSTRIES)

No of Positions: 3

V/No.202/2020
Salary Scale: Ksh. 99,900 - Ksh. 169,140 p.m (CSG 6)
House Allowance: Ksh.20, 000 – 50,000 p.m (Depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh.16, 000p.m
Leave Allowance: As existing in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

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

• served for a minimum period of twelve (12) years and currently serving at the grade of Principal Industrial Development Officer, CSG ‘8’ and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Business Administration, Mathematics, Biological/Physical Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Statistics, Economics, Project Planning and Management, Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Electronics, Metallurgy, Aeronautical, Agricultural). Agriculture, Animal Sciences, Food Technology, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Textile Technology, Production Technology, Leather Sciences, Wood Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Geology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Computer Science from a university recognized in Kenya;

and

• (iii) demonstrated high degree of professional, technical and administrative competence as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will deputize the Director in the day-to-day operational and managerial activities and will be deployed in any of the following departments: Industrial Support Services, Micro & Small Industries, Medium and Large Industries, Industrial Information and Policy development.

Specific duties and responsibilities will include: -

Industrial Support Services

• preparing strategies and action plans to implement industrial clusters;
• coordinating the subcontracting arrangements among MSI and Medium and Large Industries;
• developing and reviewing frameworks to support incubation including infrastructure, overseeing monitoring and evaluation of projects/programs;
• promoting the concept of resource efficiency and cleaner production technologies;
• promoting utilization of industrial rights;
• identifying causes of underutilization of installed capacity and factory closures;
• developing and implementing sustainable sectoral industrial support programmes in consultation with both the public and private sectors;
• developing linkages between private sector and public institutions for employment, internship and mentorship programmes;
• providing advice to entrepreneurs on the arbitration of disputes on standards;
• supporting industrial research and development, innovation and technology transfer in liaison with research and development centres, industry and academic
• institutions;
• organizing mentoring programmes to potential and existing entrepreneurs; and
• negotiating on industrial related issues at bilateral, regional multilateral fora.

Micro and Small Industries

• promoting and implementing resource efficient cleaner production technologies for MSIs;
• promoting the development of niche products for existing and new markets;
• overseeing surveys on benchmarking of industries with best practices with a view to promoting industrial competitiveness;
• undertaking resource endowment mapping activities, development of industrial profiles and dissemination of information on investment opportunities; and
• planning for training of entrepreneurs in micro and small industries (MSIs) on business plans and Business Development Services (BDS).

Industrial Information and Policy Development

• preparing proposals on the review and harmonization/rationalization of taxes and tariffs;
• coordinating the collection, processing, analyzing and dissemination of industrial statistics and information;
• conducting complex studies and baseline surveys on the performance of the surveys on the performance of the industrial sector in Kenya; and
• evaluating the impact of sectoral, fiscal and other policies on industrial sector.

Medium and Large Industries

• Preparing technical inputs for the development of standards and promoting enforcement in liaison with Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and industry
• stakeholders;
• overseeing the development and implementation of sustainable incentive schemes for industrial investments;
• providing advise on promotion and implementation of resource efficient cleaner production technologies for MLIs;
• promoting the development of niche products from medium and large industries;

and

• overseeing surveys on benchmarking of industries with best practices with a view to promoting industrial competitiveness.

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VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND COOPERATIVES (STATE DEPARTMENT FOR INDUSTRIES)

No of Positions: 7

V/No. 205/2020
Salary Scale: Ksh. 87,360- Ksh.121,430 p.m. (CSG 7)
House Allowance: Ksh.16, 800 – 45,000p.m (depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 12,000p.m
Leave Allowance: As existing in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

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

• served for a minimum period of nine (9) years, and currently serving at the grade of Lecturer I, CSG ‘9’ and above at an industrial training institution or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• a Bachelors degree/Higher diploma/Diploma/Technician Certificate in any of the following disciplines:- Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Construction, Clothing and Textiles Technology, Leather technology, Food Technology, Food and Beverage, Industrial Engineering and Technology, Entrepreneurship Development, Commerce, Business Administration/Management, Economics, Information Technology, Community Development, Counseling, Psychology, Computer Engineering, Information Communication Technology, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Plant and Building services Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Water Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Industrial Technology, Mathematics, Renewable Energy Technology,Human Resource Management, Supply Chain Management, Education Technology, Education, Clothing, Textiles and Interior Design, Fashion Design and Marketing, Fashion Design and Textiles Technology or its equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a Post Graduate Diploma in Education or Diploma in Technical Education or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

OR

• Instructors/Technical Education/training of Trainers certificate course from a recognized institution; and
• shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be deployed as head of various department in the institute.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• lecturing in the area of specialization;
• designing and preparing training materials and aids;
• providing input in the development of curriculum and syllabus;
• planning, coordinating, monitoring, implementing and reviewing training programmes;
• maintaining students’ progress report;
• supervising the maintenance and repair of various machines and equipment;
• providing advisory services to small and medium scale entrepreneurs/industrialists;
• guiding trainees and graduate entrepreneurs in project identification;
• coordinating academic tours, and co-curricular activities;
• moderation and administration of exams;
• supervising students on industrial attachments; and
• guiding and counselling students.

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VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES - (STATE DEPARTMENT FOR LIVESTOCK)

No of Positions: 7

V/No.209/2020
Salary Scale: Ksh. 87,360- Ksh.121,430 p.m. (CSG 7)
House Allowance: Ksh.16, 800 – 45,000p.m (depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 12,000p.m
Leave Allowance: As existing in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:-

• served for a minimum period of nine (9) years and currently serving in the grade of Senior Zoologist, CSG 9 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines; Biological Sciences (insect science), Zoology, Entomology, Parasitology or Vector Biology from a university recognized in Kenya; and
• demonstrated a high degree of professional competency, administrative capabilities in initiating and implementing zoological policies.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• leading teams in undertaking major zoological activities;
• designing zoological standard operating procedures and ensuring compliance; guiding teams in the eradication of animal and human trypanosomiasis;
• investigating and controlling of pests of honey bees, vectors of Rift Valley Fever, Myiasis, Leishmaniasis in livestock and other emerging and re-emerging pests;
• undertaking efficacy and potency trials of insecticide and attractants for vector control in liaison with relevant stakeholders;
• mobilizing community to create awareness on adoption of insect pest eradicationtechnologies and sustainable utilization of tsetse freed lands;
• undertaking ecological impact assessment of pest control technologies; undertaking blood meal analysis from vectors;
• undertaking research in liaison with research institutions on insect pests; and
• developing work plans and budgets.

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VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES - (STATE DEPARTMENT FOR LIVESTOCK)

No of Positions: 6

V/No.208/2020
Salary Scale: Ksh. 87,360- Ksh.121,430 p.m. (CSG 7)
House Allowance: Ksh.16, 800 – 45,000p.m (depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 12,000p.m
Leave Allowance: As existing in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• served for a minimum period of nine (9) years and be currently serving in the grade of Senior Animal Health Officer CSG 9 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: - Animal Health Management, Animal Production, Animal Production and Health Management, Environmental Sciences, Livestock Economics or Health Extension from a recognized institution;
• be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board; and
• demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities in initiating and implementing animal health services.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: -

• planning disease control activities;
• managing veterinary farms, quarantine stations and sentinel herds;
• organizing animal identification activities;
• issuing of livestock movement permits;
• planning farmer’s field trainings;
• analyzing and disseminating animal health information;
• carrying out monitoring and evaluation of animal health programs;
• preparing preliminary assessment report for construction of dips, slaughterhouses and farm structures; and
• gathering data and compiling technical reports on animal health and welfare

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VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES - (STATE DEPARTMENT FOR LIVESTOCK)

No of Positions: 2

V/No.207/2020
Salary Scale: Ksh. 133,870 – Ksh. 197,800 p.m. (CSG 5)
House Allowance: Ksh.48, 000 – 60,000p.m (Depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh.20, 000p.m
Leave Allowance: As existing in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: Permanent or Local Agreement

For appointment to this grade, one must have: -

• served for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years and currently serving at the grade of Assistant Director of Livestock Production CSG 7 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: - Animal Science, Animal Production, Agriculture, Apiculture, Food Science and Technology, Agribusiness,
• Range Management, Natural Resource Management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology or Agricultural Education and Extension from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines;- Animal Science, Animal Production, Agriculture, Apiculture, Agribusiness, Food Science and Technology, Agriculture and Home Economics, Range Management, Natural Resource Management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology, Agricultural Extension, Animal Breeding and Genetics or Animal Nutrition from a university recognized in Kenya; and
• demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper management of Livestock Production services.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director of Livestock Production for efficient management of a Division. Specific duties will involve initiating formulation development, implementation, monitoring and review of policies, laws and strategies in the delivery of livestock production services. An officer at this level may be deployed to perform any of the following services:-

Livestock Production and Breeding Services

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• formulating and reviewing policies in animal production;
• coordinating the development of production and breeding policies of sheep, goats, poultry, pigs, rabbits, camels, donkeys dairy and beef cattle, camels and donkeys;
• formulating and implementing Livestock Production and Breeding programmes and projects;
• collaborating with relevant institutions involved in various aspects of livestock development;
• coordinating activities of Livestock Recording Centre and animal breeding institutions;
• managing livestock production information and statistics; promoting forage production and genetic conservation;
• promoting appropriate livestock feeding technologies and techniques;
• developing and disseminating information on livestock production and breeding;
• participating in the development of livestock standards of inputs, equipment, products and by products;
• identifying and setting research agenda in collaboration with stakeholders;
• implementing legal and regulatory frameworks in animal production;
• coordinating the implementation of the strategic objectives relating to livestock production as contained in the Departmental Strategic Plan;
• overseeing the preparation and implementation of workplans, performance appraisal systems and contracts of a Division; ensuring accountability and prudent
• management of resources allocated to a Division; and
• ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity.
• Range Resources Management and Development Services

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: -

• formulating, reviewing and guiding implementation of policies on rangeland resources management and development formulating programmes and projects on
• rangeland development;
• coordinating all technical matters relating to range management, development, improvement and conservation;
• collaborating with relevant agencies in range and livestock research, wildlife activities, and livestock water development;
• proving guidance to ranchers and pastoralists on matters relating to livestock production;
• offering technical guidance on matters relating to extension services in the rangelands;
• collaborating with institutions dealing with rangelands adjudication, environment, desertification, soil conservation, land use and climate change on range
• management and development;
• coordinating the development of range forage resources;
• formulating programmes and projects for drought and floods mitigation and recovery in rangelands;
• implementing legal and regulatory frameworks in range resources management and development; and
• developing livestock early warning system in conjunction with relevant stakeholders.
• coordinating the implementation of the strategic objectives relating to range resources management and development as contained in the Departmental Strategic Plan;
• overseeing the preparation and implementation of workplans, performance appraisal systems and contracts of a Division;
• ensuring accountability and prudent management of resources allocated in a Division; and
• ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity.

Apiculture and Emerging Livestock Services

Duties and responsibilities at this level include: -

• formulating and reviewing policies in apiculture and emerging Livestock; coordinating the development of apiculture and emerging livestock;
• formulating and coordinating the implementation of specific apiculture and emerging livestock programmes and projects;
• collaborating with relevant institutions involved in various aspects of apiculture and emerging livestock development;
• facilitating the co-ordination of the activities of the National Beekeeping Institute;
• coordinating management of information and statistics on apiculture and emerging livestock;
• promoting bee forage production and genetic conservation;
• promoting appropriate beekeeping and emerging livestock production technologies;
• coordinating the development of technical packages in apiculture and nonconventional livestock;
• collaborating with relevant institutions and stakeholders in standardization of inputs, equipment and products for apiculture and emerging livestock;
• identifying and setting the research agenda in collation with other relevant Government departments and stakeholders;
• implementing legal and regulatory frameworks in apiculture and emerging livestock development.
• coordinating the implementation of the strategic objectives relating to apiculture and emerging livestock as contained in the Departmental Strategic Plan;
• overseeing the preparation and implantation of work plans, performance appraisal systems and contracts of the Division;
• ensuring accountability and prudent management of resources allocated in the Division; and
• ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity.
• Agribusiness, Training, Research and Extension Services

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• formulating and coordinating the implementation of specific agribusiness, extension services programmes/projects and research;
• promoting agribusiness and value addition of livestock, livestock products and byproducts;
• collaborating in the development of livestock products standards;
• liaising with relevant research institutions to enhance research and extension services linkages;
• initiating research agenda setting; setting standards for livestock extension service deliver;
• coordinating and monitoring technology adoption and diffusion for improved livestock production;
• ensuring quality assurance of examinations and curricula for livestock training institutions and forging linkages with other relevant training institutions; and
• overseeing the preparation and implementation of workplans, performance appraisal systems and contracts of a Division.

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VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES - (STATE DEPARTMENT FOR LIVESTOCK)

V/No.206/2020
Salary Scale: Ksh. 169,140 - Ksh.324,430 p.m. (CSG 4)
House Allowance: 80 ,000 p.m
Entertainment Allowance: Ksh. 65,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 12, 000p.m
Leave Allowance: As existing in the Civil Service
Extraneous allowance: Ksh.60,000 p.m.
Domestic Servant Allowance: Ksh.15,600
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: Permanent or Local agreement

For appointment to this grade, one must have: -

• served for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years and currently serving at the grade of Deputy Director of Livestock Production 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: Animal Science/Animal Production, Agriculture, Apiculture, Food Science and Technology, Agribusiness, Range Management, Natural Resource Management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics and Dairy Technology, Agricultural Education and Extension, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from recognized institution;
• a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines; animal Science, Animal production, Agriculture, Apiculture, Agribusiness, Food Science and Technology, Agricultural Extension, Animal Breeding and Genetics or Animal Nutrition or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya; and
• demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper management of livestock production services.

Duties and Responsibilities.

The Director, Livestock Production will be responsible to the Principal Secretary for overall strategic policy direction, development, formulation, review and implementation of the livestock production function. Specific duties and responsibilities will include: -

• planning, directing, controlling and coordinating livestock development policies and programmes;
• promoting and coordinating livestock development in collaborating with stakeholders;
• participating in the formulation and implementation of livestock bilateral/multilateral agreements and national and sectoral livestock policies;
• developing marketing policies for both domestic and export markets on livestock, emerging livestock, their product and bi-products;
• researching innovating and advising on livestock production technologies and techniques;
• overseeing monitoring and evaluation of livestock programmes/projects;
• preparing and presenting technical papers and reports during professional forums and symposia;
• liaising with research institutions and other stakeholders on livestock production matters;
• ensuring safe custody and security of livestock information management systems;
• overseeing staff capacity building and technical training institutions and initiating participation in development public/private partnership;
• coordination of the implementation of the department’s strategic plans and realization of its objectives;
• overseeing the preparation and implementation of the performance appraisal sysems and contracts of the department;
• ensuring accountability and prudent management of the resources and assets; and
• ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity.

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VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES - (STATE DEPARTMENT FOR LIVESTOCK)

No of Positions: 8

V/No. 211/2020
Salary Scale: Ksh. 99,900 - Ksh. 169,140 p.m (CSG 6)
House Allowance: Ksh.20, 000 – 50,000 p.m (Depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh.16, 000p.m
Leave Allowance: As existing in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• served for a minimum period of twelve (12) years and currently serving at the grade of Principal Lecturer /Veterinary Officer/Livestock Production Officer, CSG 8 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines:-Animal Production, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Dairy Science, Range Management, Food Science and Technology, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management, Leather Technology, Animal Health Management, Human Ecology, Education Chemistry/Biology/Mathematics/Physics/Sociology/Community Development/Psychology/Home Economics), Agricultural Extension Education, Food Nutrition and Dietetics, Natural Resource Management, Computer Science/Information Communication Technology, Environmental Science, Dairy Science and Technology, Dairy Technology and Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• a certificate in Training of Trainers (ToT) course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to livestock training function.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Principal for planning, directing, controlling and coordinating training, farm and administrative activities within the institute. Specific duties and responsibilities include: -

• initiating action on the review of policy issues in livestock training;
• interpreting and implementing government manpower training policies;
• developing, implementing and reviewing curriculum;
• liaising with other institutions and agencies for effective development and implementation of training programmes;
• team building and setting performance targets and standards; and
• ensuring that the curriculum is aligned to sectorial and national priorities.
• An officer at this level may also be deployed as a Dean of Students, Director of studies or a Registrar.

As Dean of students, an officer will be overall in-charge of students’ welfare in the institute. Specific duties will include:-

• supervising review of rules and regulations;
• ensuring safe custody of the first aid kit;
• ensuring sick students to get medical attention;
• overseeing students’ catering, accommodation, student council elections and extracurricular activities; and
• coordinating guidance and counseling of students; and resolving students’ disputes.

As Director of Studies, an officer will ensure effective coordination and implementation of academic programmes in the institute. Specific duties will include:-

• coordinating development of guidelines on training programmes, research and consultancy activities, review of curriculum and training manuals, and inducting new
• staff in the institute;
• ensuring security of students’ academic records, examinations and preparation of examination timetable; and coordinating education tours, visits, field attachments, internship, periodic reviews and updating training strategies As Registrar, an officer will ensure that students adhere to the institute’s rules and regulations. Specific duties include:-
  • validating students’ application; coordinating recruitment and admission of students, graduation and clearance of students upon exit;
  • managing and maintaining students’ records and class lists; and
  • evaluating transcripts; and validating and verifying certificates for the grandaunts.

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VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES - (STATE DEPARTMENT FOR LIVESTOCK)

No of Positions: 7

V/No. 210/2020
Salary Scale: Ksh. 133,870 – Ksh. 197,800 p.m. (CSG 5)
House Allowance: Ksh.48, 000 – 60,000p.m (Depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh.20, 000p.m
Leave Allowance: As existing in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable or Local Agreement

For appointment to this post, a candidate must have:

• served for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years and currently serving at the grade of Senior Principal Lecturer/Assistant Director of Veterinary Services/Livestock Production, CSG 7 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:-Animal Production, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Dairy Science, Range Management, Food Science and Technology, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management, Leather Technology, Animal Health Management, Human Ecology, Education Chemistry/Biology/Mathematics/Physics/Sociology/Community Development/Psychology/Home Economics), Agricultural Extension Education, Food Nutrition and Dietetics, Natural Resource Management, Computer Science/Information Communication Technology, Environmental Science, Dairy Science and Technology, Dairy Technology and Management or equivalentqualification from a recognized institution;
• a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines:- Animal Production, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, Veterinary Agriculture, Dairy Science and Technology, Dairy Science and Technology, Dairy Technology and Management, Range Management, Zoology, Food Science and Technology, Food Science, Engineering in Food Science, Ethno-Veterinary, Agricultural Economics/Agribusiness, Leather Technology, Animal Health Management, Human Ecology, Poultry Science, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Sociology, Psychology, Agricultural Extension Education, Dairy Technology and Management, Food Nutrition and Dietetics, Natural Resource Management, Computer Science/Information Communication Technology, Home Economics, Environmental Science, Project Management, Animal Nutrition, Animal Breeding, Animal Genetics ad Breeding, Livestock Production Systems, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Agriculture and Rural Development, Agronomy, Veterinary Anatomy, Reproductive Biology, Veterinary Pathology Micro-biology, Applied Veterinary Parasitology, Applied Micro-Biology, Comparative Mammalian Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Veterinary Public Health and Management, Curriculum Development, Reproduction and Obstetrics or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• a Certificate in Training of Trainers (TOT) course lasting not less than (2) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies,
• objectives and ability to relate them to livestock personnel trainer’s’ function.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• providing, formulating and reviewing livestock training policies;
• interpretation and implementation of government manpower training policies in livestock training institutions;
• overseeing the review of policy issues in livestock personnel training techniques; facilitating development, implementation and review of the curriculum;
• liaising with stakeholders and development partners for effective development and implementation of the training programmes;
• ensuring that the curriculum is aligned to sectorial and national priorities;
• the development, implementation and realization of the Institute’s strategic plans and objectives;
• preparation and implementation of the Institute’s performance appraisal system and contracts;
• overseeing the finances and assets management of the Institutes;
• instituting operational accountability and team building;
• overall supervision, control, discipline, recruitment, staff training and development; and providing leadership in the institution.