Jobs at Public Service Commission Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities

The Secretary, Lands will be responsible to the Principal Secretary. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: –

• Providing strategic leadership in formulation, implementation and monitoring of land policies, legislations, regulations and strategies;
• Providing strategic leadership and coordination of the various directorates within the state department to ensure efficient and seamless operations and timely implementation of the transformation agenda and other strategic activities in the state Department;
• Coordinating and creating effective partnerships between the State Department, State and non-state actors for effective and seamless implementation of the National Land Information Management System (NLIMS) across the country;
• Being responsible for establishment and implementation of the framework for monitoring, tracking and reporting progress on the implementation of strategic programmes in the state Department;
• Coordinating development of work programmes by respective technical directorates and ensuring proper budgeting for the implementation
• Monitoring the collection of revenue across the various departments in the State Department;
• Developing  and implementing of suitable standard operating procedures (SOP) for effective and efficient service Delivery;
• Building and maintaining critical mass of champions for the National Land Information Management System (NLIMS) amongst the state and non-state actors; and
• Coordinating research and development, training and capacity building to ensure excellence, sustainability and relevance

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

• Served for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which must be in the grade of Deputy Director Lands, 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 fields; Law, Land Survey, Land Economics, Land Administration, Geography, Urban Management, Environment Planning and Management, Urban and Regional Planning, Social Sciences, Real Estate or Property Studies, Agriculture and Human Ecology Extension, Sociology, Community Development, Urban Planning or Town Planning, Urban Design or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Masters Degree in any of the following fields; Land Economics, Land Management, Urban Management, Environmental Planning and Management, Urban and Regional Planning, Estate Management, Property Studies, Real  Estate, Project Planning and Management, Environmental Planning and Management, Urban and Regional Planning, Gender and Development, Agriculture and Human Ecology Extension, Urban and Regional Planning ,Urban Planning ,Town Planning Transport and Spatial Planning, Law, Land Economics Land Surveying and Photogrammetry, Geomatics/Geomatic Engineering, Technology in Geomatics (Surveys), Geographic Information System, Hydrography  from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Membership to a relevant professional body;
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional, administrative and managerial competence in work performance necessary for the effective management of the functions of the State Department;
• Ability  to articulate, interpret and implement National and International policies and development goals; and
• Meet the requirement of chapter six (6) of the constitution of Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities
The Director, Valuation Services will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction in the administration and coordination of the Valuation Function. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: –

• Overseeing development, review and implementation of Valuation policies, strategies, plans and programmes;
• Ensuring implementation of various statutes governing valuation including; the land act 2012, the stamp Duty Act Cap 480, the rating Act Cap 266, the Valuation for Rating Act Cap 267, the Rent Restriction Act Cap 296, the Landlord and Tenant Act Cap 301, the Valuers Act Cap 532, the Estate Agents Act Cap 533, The Community Land Act 2016 and the Sectional Properties Act 1987;
• Coordinating development and reviewing of the National Land Value Index, overseeing research on emerging trends and issues on valuation;
• Initiating and overseeing preparation of valuation rolls and supplementary valuation rolls;
• Providing technical advice on valuation services to Ministries, Department, Agencies and County Governments;
• Initiating investigation and resolution of valuation disputes and appeals;
• Providing expert opinion in courts and tribunals on valuation matters;
• Promoting Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms through valuation for arbitration;
• Collaborating and partnering with local, regional and international stakeholders on valuation matters;
• Overseeing development, implementation and reviewing of departmental plans and budgets;
• Managing, developing and supervising staff;
• Building capacity and managing performance of the department;
• Representing the Public Sector Valuers in the Valuers and Estate Agents Registration Boards; and
• Preparing annual reports on valuation

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

• Served for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which must be in the grade of Deputy Director Land Valuation, CSG 6 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields; Land Economics, Real Estate and Property Studies or its equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Membership to the Institute of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK), Valuation and Estate Management Surveyors Chapter;
• Been registered by the Valuers Registration Board;
• Demonstrated high degree of professional competence and administrative capability required for effective planning, direction, control and coordination of the Valuation Function; and
• Exhibited a thorough understanding of national development goals and policy objectives, vision 2030 and ability to relate them to the Valuation function

Note:Possession of a Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Property Valuation, Estate Management, Property Studies, Real Estate or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage.

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

• Advising the Principal Secretary on matters relating to legislation, policy, coordination, regulation and monitoring of Forest Conservation and Ecological Restoration;
• Overseeing the formulation, implementation and review of forestry and ecological restoration policies, strategies, legislations, guidelines, regulations, standards and plans;
• Supporting implementation of climate change/action policy initiative and spearheading and monitoring development and implementation of national forestry, ecological restoration, green value chains, commercial forestry, agroforestry, dry land forestry programs and projects and forest carbon management;
• Coordinating forestry development, forestry research, innovation, education, and technology transfer;
• Creating awareness and promoting public participation on forest conservation, landscape and ecological restoration;
• Coordinating resources mobilization for implementation of forestry sector programs, projects and strategies;
• Providing guidance on establishment and maintenance of integrated forestry management information system;
• Spearheading the domestication and implementation of multilateral forestry agreements and conventions and promoting partnerships and collaborations in forest conservation, protection and ecological restoration, agroforestry and commercial forestry;
• Guiding the development of a sector-wide framework for mobilizing resources under comprehensive public-private-partnerships to support forestry sector reforms and development;
• Providing leadership in the development and implementation of intergovernmental relations framework to ensure harmony for forestry sector programs;
• Spearheading the adoption of bi-annual National Status reports on Management and Conservation of forests;
• Overseeing the development of a framework to incorporate payment for ecosystem services (PES) and natural capital accounts (NCA) into national income accounts (NIA);
• Overseeing development of forest access roads, wood-based facilities, soil, mining, water harvesting and conservation structures;
• Ensuring establishment and operationalization of forest conservation trust fund;
• Spearheading the development and implementation of the strategic plan,     work plans, budget, performance contract and appraisal;
• Managing and developing staff

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

• Served for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years in Forest Management and conservation, Ecological Restoration, Agro-Forestry and Commercial Forestry Development or Forest  Policy, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Deputy Director, 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; Forestry, Agro-Forestry, Wood Science, Industrial Processes and Technology, Natural Resource Conservation, Environmental Conservation, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies and Community Development, Range Management, Environmental and Bio systems Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines; Forestry, Forest Finance, Forest Economics, Forest Survey, Natural Resources Conservation, Forest Policy, Forest Planning and Management, Agro Forestry and Rural Development, Biodiversity Conservation, Environmental Science, Environmental Governance, Environmental Policy, Environmental Planning and Management, Community Development, Environmental Education or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Demonstrated professional competence, managerial and leadership capabilities as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Exhibited deep understanding of national development polices, goals, legislations, and objectives and ability to integrate them into forestry, ecological restoration, agroforestry development and commercial forestry functions, and related value chain development

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

• Overseeing the development, implementation and reviewing of forest management and conservation, agroforestry and commercial forestry policies, strategies, legislations, regulations, plans, standards and guidelines;
• Spearheading the implementation of projects and programmes for forest conservation, commercial forestry and agroforestry;
• Collaborating with Ministries, Departments, County Governments and Agencies, and other stakeholders on forest management and conservation, Agroforestry and commercial forestry;
• Facilitating establishment and maintenance of a database of all forests and forest health status;
• Promoting Public Private Partnerships (PPP) in forest management, conservation, protection, agro-forestry and commercial forestry;
• Overseeing the development and implementation of guidelines for “Adopt a Forest” concept;
• Coordinating the implementation of the National Reducing Emission from        Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) Strategy;
• Overseeing compliance of forestry related Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) and other regional instruments and protocols;
• Building capacity of key institutions and stakeholders to support forestry development;
• Spearheading the implementation of strategies for promotion of nature-based enterprises for communities’ economic livelihoods;
• Overseeing the establishment of urban forests and green spaces and operationalization of Tree Growing Fund;
• Spearheading policy research and knowledge management on forest conservation, commercial forestry and agroforestry initiatives;
• Coordinating the development and implementation of the Directorate strategic plan, work plans, budget, performance contract and appraisal;
• Ensuring compliance with good governance and code of ethics; and
• Mentoring and coaching staff

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

• Served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Assistant Director, Forest Management and Conservation, CSG 7 and above or in a comparable and relevant  position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors Degree in of the following disciplines: Forestry, Agro-forestry, Wood Science, Industrial Processes and Technology, Natural Resource Conservation or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Forestry, Forest Finance, Forest Economics, Forest Survey, Natural Resources Conservation, Forest Policy, Forest Planning and Management, Agro-forestry and Rural Development, Biodiversity Conservation or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in  Kenya;
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competencies in in work performance and results; and
• Exhibited a deep understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper management of forest management and conservation services function

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

• Coordinating the development, implementation and reviewing of forest management and conservation, agroforestry and commercial forestry policies, strategies, legislations, regulations, plans, standards and guidelines;
• Facilitating the implementation of projects and programmes for forest conservation, commercial forestry and agroforestry;
• Establishing linkages between the Ministries, Departments, County Governments and Agencies, and other stakeholders on forest management and conservation, Agroforestry and commercial forestry;
• Coordinating establishment and maintenance of a database of all forests and forest health status;
• Promoting Public Private Partnerships (PPP) in forest management, conservation, protection, agro-forestry and commercial forestry;
• Coordinating development and implementation of guidelines for “Adopt a Forest” concept;
• Implementing the National Reducing Emission from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) Strategy;
• Domesticating and monitoring compliance of forestry related Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) and other regional instruments and protocols;
• Building capacity of key institutions and stakeholders to support forestry development;
• Coordinating development of strategies for promotion of nature-based enterprises for communities’ economic livelihoods;
• Coordinating the establishment of urban forests and green spaces and establishing Tree Growing Fund; and
• Coordinating policy research and knowledge management on forest conservation, commercial forestry and agroforestry initiatives

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

• Served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Principal, Forest 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: Forestry, Agro-forestry, Wood Science, Industrial Processes and Technology, Natural Resource Conservation or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya; and
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competencies in in work performance and results

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

• Developing Ecological Restoration policies, strategies, legislation, regulations, plans, standards and guidelines;
• Coordinating rehabilitation and restoration of riverine, coastal and terrestrial ecosystems for ecological stability;
• Liaising with relevant stake holders to support in Climate Change/Action policy;
• Designing guidelines for incentivizing private sector and communities for ecological restoration and the sharing of associated benefits;
• Mainstreaming relevant global targets and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in national ecological restoration strategies;
• Monitoring ecological integrity of sensitive ecological ecosystems and landscape restoration;
• Building capacity of County Governments and relevant stakeholders on ecological restoration;
• Coordinating actions for the recovery and renewal of degraded habits;
• Coordinating community involvement and stewardship programmes in ecological restoration;
• Coordinating protection, conservation and re-introduction of native species in degraded ecosystems;
• Coordinating private- public partnerships  in ecological restoration;
• Coordinating research and knowledge management on ecological restoration; and
• Liaising with relevant stakeholders to roll out period early warning alerts to the counties

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

• Served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Principal Ecological Restoration, 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: Forestry, Environmental Conservation, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies and Community Development, Natural Resources Management, Range Management, Environmental and Bio-Systems Engineering or equivalent qualification from a university recognized  in Kenya; and
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and results

Assistant Director Ecological Restoration – 2 Posts

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

• Initiating development of Ecological Restoration policies, strategies, legislation, regulations plans, standards and guidelines;
• Liaising with the relevant stakeholders to rehabilitate  and restore riverine, coastal and terrestrial ecosystems for ecological stability;
• Supporting in Climate Change/Action policy;
• Coordinating development of concept notes for ecological restoration projects and programs;
• Mainstreaming relevant global targets and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in national ecological restoration strategies;
• Developing and maintaining database for motoring ecological integrity of sensitive ecological ecosystems and landscape restoration;
• Establishing linkage with MDAs, County Governments and relevant stake holders on ecological restoration;
• Formulating strategies for recovery and renewal of degraded habits;
• Collaborating with communities on stewardship programmes in ecological restoration;
• Coordinating the identification of native species for protection, conservation and re-introduction in degraded ecosystems;
• Validating data and generating reports on ecological restoration for decision making;
• Coordinating mapping and assessments to determine the status of sensitive ecosystems; and
• Analysing research findings and fostering knowledge management for ecological restoration

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

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) at the grade of Principal Ecological Restoration Officer, CSG 8 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Forestry, Environmental Conservation, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies and Community Development, Natural Resource Management, Range Management, Environmental and Bio-systems Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized  in Kenya; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

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

• Developing forest management and conservation, agroforestry and commercial forestry policies, strategies, legislations, regulations, plans, standards and guidelines;
• Reviewing concept notes for projects and programmes on forest management and conservation, commercial forestry and agroforestry;
• Liaising with relevant stakeholders on implementation of forestry projects and programmes;
• Establishing forestry management information systems and database of all forests and forest health status;
• Promoting Public Private Partnerships (PPP) in forest management, conservation, protection, agro-forestry and commercial forestry;
• Coordinating preparation of guidelines for “Adopt a Forest” concept;
• Monitoring and evaluating compliance on forestry related Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) and other regional instruments and protocols;
• Reviewing strategies for promotion of nature-based enterprises for communities’    economic livelihoods;
• Analyzing strategies on the development of urban forests and green space;
• Validating data on forest management and conservation, agro-forestry and commercial forestry and making recommendations thereon; and
• Participating in national and international environmental day

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

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) at the grade of at the grade of Principal Forest Management and Conservation Officer, CSG 8 or in a comparable and relevant  position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Forestry, Agro-forestry, Wood Science, Industrial Processes and Technology, Natural Resource Conservation or equivalent qualifications from a University recognized in Kenya; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

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

As Head of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Directorate.

• Initiating the development and review of Policy, Legal, Regulatory and Institutional Framework for fisheries management and development of fisheries related infrastructure;
• Initiating  fisheries management policy research and strategies;
• Coordinating institutions for dispute resolution on fisheries resource base conflicts;
• Liaising  with regional and international fisheries management organizations for food and nutrition security;
• Ensuring implementations of regional and international fisheries protocols, conventions, declarations and standards for shared fisheries resources;
• Promoting  protection of fisheries ecosystems and developing  and maintain fisheries database and knowledge management
• Liaising with county governments to ensure sustainable fisheries management and development and collaborating with fisheries management research institutions and organizations
• Initiating mobilization of resources for fisheries management and development;
• Being focal point for technical programmes and projects under the Directorate; and
• Formulating  and monitoring of Annual Work Plans and Performance contracts for the directorate;

As Head of Blue Economy Development Directorate

• Coordinating  of Blue Economy and support technical committees and thematic working groups;
• Coordinating national and regional aquatic research and oceanography;
• Coordinating development and review of policies, legal, regulatory and institutional framework for the blue economy and overseeing development of programmes and projects for blue economy;
• Promoting  conservation and utilization of marine ecosystems;
• Coordinating Capacity Building for Data/Information Collection On Potentials of Offshore Fishing;
• Developing  of Blue Economy Development Master Plan and data base;
• Coordinating  development and implementation of Marine Spatial Plan (MSP) and Integrated Coastal Management Plan (ICMP);
• Coordinating the development of promoting and coordinating delimitation technology for Kenya’s Marine Spatial Planning;
• Coordinating the development, review and harmonization of Blue Economy Curriculum and training system and capacity building of stakeholders on blue economy;
• Promoting regional joint management and research activities under the international and regional conventions and treaties activities under blue economy sector and coordinating access to foreign markets and attracting new foreign direct investments;
• Enhancing  linkages between government, indigenous groups, universities, and the private sector to align research priorities and improve data sharing amongst ocean partners and stakeholders in order to enable more efficient development of new technologies and solutions;
• Advancing sustainable and prosperous ocean-based energy, marine transport, ports and ship building; aquaculture; commercial fisheries and seafood processing; coastal and marine tourism ;technology; and circular economy; and

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

• Served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Assistant  Director, Fisheries and Blue Economy, CSG ‘7’ and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider  public service;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields: Fisheries Science; Applied Aquatic Sciences; Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology; Biology; Zoology; Botany; Biochemistry; Biotechnology; Marine and Coastal Fisheries Management and Development; Marine Engineering; Environmental Engineering; Natural Resources Management; Conservation Biology and Resource Development; Geology; Hydrology; Environmental Sciences; Sociology; Food Science and Technology; Tourism; Wildlife; Energy; Remote Sensing; Spatial Planning; Land Economics; Geophysics; Oceanography; Chemistry or any other equivalent and relevant qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Masters Degree in any of the following:- Fisheries Science; Fisheries Management; Hydrology; Applied Aquatic Sciences; Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology;  Marine and Coastal Fisheries Management and Development; Marine Engineering; Environmental Engineering; Natural Resources Management; Conservation Biology and Resource Development; Environmental Sciences; Food Science and Technology; Oceanography or any other equivalent and relevant qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Acquired wide experience in all aspects of fisheries management, development of policies and is fully conversant with the Fisheries Act and all relevant national and international instruments;
• Clear understanding of National, Regional, Continental and International Development goals, policies, strategies and Instruments and ability to link them to sustainability;
• Demonstrated ability in Conflict Resolution; and
• Experience in mobilizing and managing Resources

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

• Heading mineral certification laboratory;
• Participating in policy formulation and implementation;
• Providing guidance on strategic direction for all matters pertaining the laboratory section;
• Developing proposals for research projects related to mineral testing and identification
• Participating in technical evaluation of quotations and tenders
• Identifying training needs, supervising and evaluating staff in division; and
• Validating geochemical and gemological test results

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

• Served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Principal Chemist, 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: Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Demonstrated experience in testing and analyzing of precious stones, metals and various minerals; and
• Attended a short course in Gemology or its equivalent from a recognized institution

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

• Planning, monitoring and evaluating implementation of mineral analytical services;
• Coordinating research projects;
• Validating mineral analysis report;
• Presenting reports of analysis and providing experts evidence in court;
• Liaising with other laboratories and bodies for information exchange to improve standards of performance;
• Undertaking personnel workload management and tracking duties to ensure productive utilization of time materials; and
• Mentoring and coaching staff in the division

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

• Served for a minimum period of eight (8) years, three (3) of which must  have been at the grade of Senior Chemist, 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: Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry Forensic Science, or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized  in Kenya; and
• Must have experience in testing and analysing of precious stones, precious metals and various mineral ores

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

• Involving, controlling and inspecting of the operations of a minimum of two (2) drilling rigs working in the field;
• Providing guidance to drilling Assistant  and Inspectors;
• Assisting in the planning of drilling inspection programmes; and
• Compiling of reports on drilling inspection operation;

For appointment to this grade,

• A candidate must have a Diploma in any of the following fields: Ground Water Technology, Earth Science, Water Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option) Water Resource Management, Electrical Engineering (Power Option) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.