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Applications are invited from qualified persons for the positions shown below.
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications ONLINE
through the Commission website: www.publicservice.go.ke or jobs portal:
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(iii) Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
(iv) The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of
the Constitution - Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation
of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities
to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.
THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND
THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
(v) Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National
Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during
interviews.
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current substantive posts during the interviews.
Applications should reach the Commissionon or before 21st November,2023latest

5.00 pm (East African Time)
VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF INTERIOR AND NATIONAL
ADMINISTRATION
STATE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNAL SECURITY AND NATIONAL

ADMINISTRATION
GOVERNMENT CHEMIST – ONE (1) POST – V/NO. 215/2023
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.180,160 p.m – Ksh.335,450 p.m. (CSG 4)
House Allowance: Ksh.80,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh.24,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: As existing in the Civil Service
Medical Cover: As provided by the Government
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

(i) served for a minimum period of eighteen (18) years, three (3) of which should
be in the grade of Deputy Government Chemist, CSG 6 and above or in a
comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
(ii) a Bachelor of Science Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Chemistry,
Food Science and Technology, Forensic Science, Biochemistry, Environmental
Science or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
(iii) a Masters Degree in any of the following fields:- Chemistry, Water Quality
Management, Water and Environmental Resources, Environmental Science,
Environmental Management and Planning, Food Science and Technology,
Biotechnology, Forensic Science or equivalent qualifications from a university
recognized in Kenya;
(iv) demonstrated managerial and high degree of professional competence in work
performance; and
(v) exhibited a thorough understanding of the national goals, policies objectives
and programmes and ability to relate them to the provision of quantitative and
qualitative analytical laboratory services and water quality and pollution
control services.
Duties and Responsibilities

The Government Chemist will be the head of the Government Chemist Department
or deployed as head of a department in other ministries, and will be responsible to
the Principal Secretary for efficient organization, management and administration of
all the technical services. Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will include:
(i) formulating and implementing policies, programmes and strategies in the
directorate;
(ii) liaising with other stakeholders for effective formulation, planning,
co-ordination and implementation of quantitative and qualitative analytical
services and water quality and pollution control services;
(iii) provision of quantitative and qualitative analytical laboratory services and
water quality and pollution control services;
(iv) overseeing the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC);
(v) coordinating, supervising, monitoring and evaluating all the departmental
quantitative and qualitative analytical and forensic laboratory services;
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(vi) being responsible for implementing the departments strategic plans and
objectives;
(vii) preparing and implementing the departments performance contract;
(viii) overseeing the financial and asset management issues;
(ix) instituting operational accountability and transparency;
(x) securing and managing financial support for development plans; and
(xi) coordinating the management, training and development of staff.
CLERICAL OFFICER II – NINE HUNDRED (900) POSTS – V/NO. 216/2023
Basic Salary Scale:Ksh.19, 220p.m – Ksh.23, 130pm (CSG14)

House Allowance:Ksh.3,000 p.m. – 4,500 p.m (Depending on duty station)
Annual Leave: 30 working days
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Kenya Certificate of

Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C- (Minus) or its approved equivalent.

This is an entry and training grade for this cadre. Officers at this level will be
deployed in the Human Resource Management Units, General Registry,
Procurement, Accounts office or General office services.Specific duties and
responsibilities will include:-
(i) compiling statistical records;
(ii) sorting, filing and dispatching letters;
(iii) maintaining an efficient filling system;
(iv) processing appointments, promotions, discipline, transfers and other related
duties in human resource management;
(v) computation of financial or statistical records based on routine or special
sources of information;
(vi) preparing payment vouchers; and
(vii) compiling data and drafting simple letters.
NOTE: Successful candidates will be posted to any of the following work

stations:the Ministry Headquarters, the Regional Headquarters, the
Counties or Sub-Counties.
SENIOR SUPPORT STAFF – EIGHT HUNDRED (800) POSTS – V/NO. 217/2023
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.16, 910p.m– Ksh.19, 220pm (CSG 16)

House Allowance:Ksh.2,750p.m. – Ksh 4,125p.m(Depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh.3, 000p.m.
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For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a minimum of Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D Plain or its equivalent.
Duties and responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-
(i) undertaking general messengerial duties; and
(ii) office cleaning.
NOTE: Successful candidates will be posted to any of the following work stations:
the Ministry Headquarters, the Regional Headquarters, the Counties or
Sub-Counties.
VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SERVICE, GENDER AND

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
STATE DEPARTMENT FOR GENDER AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, GENDER – ONE (1) POST – V/NO. 218/2023
Basic Salary Scale:Ksh.90,200 p.m-Ksh.124,630 p.m. (CSG 7)

House Allowance: Ksh.18, 066p.m.-Ksh.45,000p.m (Depending on duty station)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Principal
Gender Officer CSG ‘8’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider
public service;
(ii) a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Gender Studies, Gender
and Development, Sociology, Business Administration
(Finance/Entrepreneurship Option), Anthropology, Counselling and
Psychology, Economics, Law or any other relevant Social Science from a
university recognized in Kenya;
(iii) certificate in either Gender Studies or Gender and Development, or any other
relevant course lasting not less than four (4) weeks or four (4) weeks in
aggregate from a recognized institution; and
(iv) demonstrated outstanding professional competence in gender work as
reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and responsibilities:

(i) implementing Gender Policies, projects and programmes;
(ii) facilitating gender mainstreaming activities in Ministries, State Departments,
Counties and Agencies;
(iii) promoting Gender Social-Economic Empowerment;
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(iv) undertaking sensitization/awareness creation on Gender Programmes and
Projects;
(v) undertaking research on gender issues, including baseline survey on Female
Genital Mutilation and Gender-Based Violence;
(vi) coordinating collection and development of gender disaggregated data and
management information systems;
(vii) monitoring gender mainstreaming, Socio-Economic Empowerment and Anti-
Female Genital Mutilation and Sexual and Gender Based Violence projects
and programmes;
(viii) establishing the level of compliance with the 2/3 gender principle in the
Ministries/Departments, Counties and Agencies;
(ix) providing in-put on Gender Mainstreaming in Medium Term Expenditure
Framework Budget;
(x) monitoring prevalence of Female Genital Mutation and Sexual and Gender
Based Violence;
(xi) guiding and facilitating formation of community level structure and Female
Genital Mutilation and Gender Based Violence groups;
(xii) maintaining a complaints and grievance mechanism on gender related
matters at the counties; and
(xiii) preparing Monthly, Quarterly, Bi-Annual and Annual Reports on Gender
Programmes and Projects.
VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF ROADS AND TRANSPORT
STATE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
DIRECTOR, ROAD AND RAIL TRANSPORT SERVICES -ONE (1) POST– V/NO.
219/2023
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.143,640 p.m- Kshs.262,420 p.m(CSG 5)

House Allowance: Kshs.49, 206 p.m. – Ksh.60,000 p.m
Commuter Allowance: Kshs.20, 000 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent /Local Agreement

(i) served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, three (3) of which should have
bein the grade of Assistant Director, Road and Railway Transport Services,
CSG 7 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider Public
Service or in the Private Sector;
(ii) a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines; Civil Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration,
Economics/Statistics, Sociology, Public Administration, Anthropology, Urban
Planning, Transport Economics or equivalent qualifications from a university
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(iii) a Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Transport Policy and
Planning, Urban Transport, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Architecture, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Sociology, Public
Administration, Anthropology, Urban Development, Transport Economics, or
equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
(iv) demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and
implementation of Road and Railway Transport programs and projects;
(v) demonstrated a thorough understanding of national goals, policies objectives
and ability to relate them to road and Railway Transport function.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-
(i) formulating, implementing,interpreting and reviewing Road and Railway
transport policy, regulations, standards, guidelines and procedures;
(ii) liaising with relevant agencies in the modernization of road and railway
system in the country including non-motorized facilities in road designs;
(iii) promoting mass transit system through development of Bus Rapid Transit
and light rail urban areas;
(iv) ensuring efficient and streamlined public transport system in the country;
(v) maintaining and keeping safe custody of Road and Railway transport services
data base including Road Accident Statistics for policy decisions;
(vi) providing technical advice on Road and Railway Transport services in the
country;
(vii) promoting the development of Road side stations along major highways in
the country;
(viii) promoting safe, reliable and clean Road and Railway transport system;
(ix) liaising with National Transport and Safety Authority, Nairobi Metropolitan
Transport Authority, Northern Corridor Transit Transport Coordination
Authority and other stakeholders to address road transport and safety
matters, including traffic congestion, pollution and pedestrian safety in urban
areas;
(x) ensuring adherence to professional standards and quality control in major
road and railway services in conjunction with the relevant agencies;
(xi) overseeing research on Road and Railway Transport matters; and
(xii) promoting innovation and modern technology in the provision of roads and
Railway Transport services;
(xiii) developing, implementing and realizing the strategic plans and objectives;
(xiv) overseeing the implementation of the Division’s performance contracts and
appraisal systems;
(xv) overseeing planning and management of the finances and assets of the
division;
(xvi) ensuring good governance in the division; and
(xvii) overall supervision and capacity building of the division.
VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF LANDS, PUBLIC WORKS, HOUSING

AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
STATE DEPARTMENT FOR LANDS AND PHYSICAL PLANNING
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LAND VALUER – FIFTY EIGHT (58) POSTS – V/NO. 220/2023
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.39,700 – Ksh.52,960 p.m. (CSG 10)

House Allowance: Ksh.8,133 – Ksh.16,500 p.m. (Depending on duty station)
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Bachelors Degree in any of
the following disciplines: Land Economics, Real Estate and Property Studies or its
equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya.

This is an entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work
under the guidance and supervision of a senior officer. Specific duties and
responsibilities will include:-
(i) collecting data for the National Land Value Index;
(ii) collecting and analyzing market data for Valuation purposes;
(iii) appointing rents following subdivisions, change of users and lease extension;
(iv) undertaking stamp duty valuation;
(v) inspecting land and properties for rating, purchase, sale and leasing purposes;
(vi) making searches on titles in land registries for various valuation purposes;
(vii) calculating areas from building plans and maps;
(viii) measuring buildings in the field for valuation;
(ix) preparing plans and lists of plot owners and areas affected by land acquisition
projects; and
(x) filing stamp duty valuation reports.
VACANCY IN THE MINISTRY OF INVESTMENT, TRADE AND INDUSTRY
STATE DEPARTMENT FOR TRADE
DIRECTOR, INTERNAL TRADE – ONE (I) POST – V/NO 221/2023
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.143,640 p.m- Kshs.262,420 p.m (CSG 5)


(i) served for a minimum period of twelve (12) years, one (1) of which should be
in the grade of Assistant Director, Internal Trade, CSG ‘7’ and above or in a
comparable and relevant position in the wider Public Service or private sector;
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(ii) a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines; Commerce,
Marketing, Business Administration, Business Management,
Entrepreneurship, Economics, International Trade/Business/Business
Relations or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines; Commerce, Marketing,
Business Administration, Business Management, Business & Information
Technology, Entrepreneurship, Trade Law, Economics or International Trade,
Business/Relations or equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
(iv) demonstrated a thorough understanding of national goals, policies and
development objectives and the ability to translate them into trade
development programmes and projects.
Duties and Responsibilities:

The Director, Internal Trade will be responsible to the Secretary, Trade for the
overall, management and administration of the Internal Trade Department. Specific
duties and responsibilities include:-
(i) formulating and overseeing implementation of domestic policies;
(ii) assessing the impact of regional and multi-lateral trade policies on trade and
investment on the business environment;
(iii) analyzing trade policy and the impact of regulatory instruments on the
business environment;
(iv) overseeing trade and investment promotion activities through trade fairs and
exhibitions;
(v) facilitating the growth, development and graduation of Micro, Small and
Medium Enterprises (MSMEs);
(vi) directing policies strategies and programmes on e-commerce and overseeing
the establishment of business information and solution centers;
(vii) coordinating activities of public private sector partnership for trade
development
(viii) overseeing formulation of value chain to increase efficiency by promoting the
development of wholesome hubs, wholesome markets and tier I retail markets
and the management of joint Loan Board (JLB) Scheme;
(ix) coordinating research and markets intelligence for domestic trade
development;
(x) oversizing training and extension services and providing consultancy services
on internal trade issues; and
(xi) Overseeing human resource, financial and asset management issues of the
department and Institution operational accountability.
VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY (EAC)

THE ASALS AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
STATE DEPARTMENT FOR THE ASALS AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT - ONE (1) POST – V/NO. 222/2023
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(i) served for a minimum period of two (2) years in the grade of Deputy Director,
Regional Development, CSG ‘6’,or in a comparable and relevant position in
the wider public service or private sector;
(ii) a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Natural Resource
Management, Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Hydrology,
Environmental Sciences, Environmental Economics, Geology, Civil
Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Water Resources, Commerce, Animal
Health, Animal Production, Range Management, GeomaticEngineering and
Geospatial Information Systems, or equivalent qualifications from a university
(iii) a Masters Degree in any of the following fields: Natural Resources
Management, Agriculture, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Geology, Civil
Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Water Resources, Commerce, Animal
Health, Animal Production, Range Management, Geomatic Engineering and
Geospatial Information Systems or its equivalent qualifications from a
university recognized in Kenya;
(iv) 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 high proper
management of planning and development functions in regional development
authorities.

Specificduties and responsibilities at this level will include:-
(i) overseeing development, implementation and review of planning policies,
strategies, resource utilization charters and guidelines of Regional
Development Agencies’ programmes and projects;
(ii) overseeing implementation of recommendations and findings emanating from
reports of feasibility studies, research, monitoring and evaluation of
programmes, projects and investments in the Agencies;
(iii) overseeing resource mobilization and allocation for implementation of
projects, programmes and investments in Regional Development Agencies;
(iv) spearheading collaborations with government ministries, departments,
agencies, counties and stakeholders on matters relating to national, regional
and international protocols, agreements, conventions and meetings;
(v) coordinating dissemination of information on economic and investment
opportunities in regional development agencies;
(vi) ensuring compliance of standards in the implementation of multipurpose
dams and other integrated regional development projects and programs;
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(vii) overseeing implementation of policies on management of assets and liabilities
in regional development agencies;
(viii) providing guidance to regional development agencies on engagement of
viable public private partnerships;
(ix) ensuring provision of support in capacity building for the regional
development agencies technical staff;
(x) presentations on topical issues relating to Regional Development Agencies in
national, regional and international conferences, meetings, conventions, for a
symposia;
(xi) overseeing the preparation and implementation of work plans and
performance contracts in the Directorate;
(xii) ensuring accountability and prudent management of resources in the
directorate;
(xiii) instituting operational accountability and teambuilding;
(xiv) ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance,
transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity; and
(xv) supervising, managing and developing staff within the Directorate.
VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM, WILDLIFE AND HERITAGE
STATE DEPARTMENT FOR TOURISM
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, TOURISM RESEARCH, POLICY & INNOVATION –

TWO (2) POSTS – V/NO. 223/2023
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.90,200 p.m-Ksh.124,630 p.m. (CSG 7)

House Allowance: Ksh 18, 066p.m.-Ksh 45,000p.m (Depending on duty station)

(i) served for a minimum period of eight (8) years, two(2) of which should bein
the grade of Senior Tourism Research, Policy and Innovation Officer, CSG 9
and above, or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public
service;
(ii) a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Tourism, Tourism
Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Eco-tourism, Hotel and
Institutional Management and Information Technology, Environmental
Studies, Monitoring and Evaluation, Travel, Tour Operations Management,
Travel and Tourism Management, Hotel and Hospitality Management,
Sociology, Geography, Business Administration, Commerce (Marketing
Option, Accounting Option) Economics, Statistics or International Relations
from a university recognized in Kenya;
(iii) demonstrated professional competence as reflected in work performance and
results.
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(i) developing, reviewing programs for implementation of national tourism
policies, standards, norms, regulations and guidelines;
(ii) supporting the implementation of national tourism legislation, plans and
strategies;
(iii) collaborating sectoral implementation of the National Tourism Blueprint
(NTB 2030) and Kenya’s vision 2030 programmes and projects;
(iv) coordinating the setting of national goals, targets and indicators for
sustainable tourism development;
(v) supporting in the development and implementation of a five-year tourism
strategy;
(vi) monitoring and evaluating on the effectiveness of the implementation of the
national tourism policies plans, codes, strategies and Tourism Act by the
various actors;
(vii) undertaking transfer of technologies for competitive development of tourism
products and services;
(viii) supporting and inspiring tourism product innovation and change;
(ix) supporting the development of relevant human capital for the Tourism
Sector;
(x) undertaking the development and implementation of knowledge
management strategies and projects;
(xi) providing input in the development of an implementation framework and
criteria for vetting expatriates working in the tourism sector;
(xii) liaising with stakeholders in the development, proposing and oversighting
incentives in the tourism sector including policy, fiscal, tax, administrative;
(xiii) developing and monitoring implementation of tourism codes of practice;
(xiv) establishing and maintaining a tourism database to harness information of all
tourism establishments and industry actors; and
(xv) conducting relevant research for development and promotion of tourism.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION –

TWO (2) POSTS – V/NO. 224/2023

House Allowance: Ksh.18, 066p.m.-Ksh 45,000p.m (Depending on duty station)

(i) served for a minimum period of eight (8) years, Two(2) of which should be
in the grade of Senior Tourism Development and Promotion Officer, CSG 9
and above, or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public
service;
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(ii) a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Tourism, Tourism
Studies, Travel and Tour Operations Management, Travel and Tourism
Management, Hotel and Hospitality Management, Sociology, Geography,
Business Administration, Commerce (Marketing Option) or International
Relations from a university recognized in Kenya;
results.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-
(i) coordinating promotion of Kenya as a premier tourist destination;
(ii) supporting in development and implementation of tourism partnership
promotions;
(iii) organizing tourism safety and security in collaboration with other key
enforcement agencies;
(iv) establishing strategic sectoral linkages in liaison with stakeholders;
(v) coordinating organization of Kenya’s regional tourism engagements (EAC,
COMESA, NEPAD, IGAD etc), Meetings, Incentives,
Conventions/Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) destination;
(vi) coordinating and participating in the international and local tourism
negotiations;
(vii) participating in promoting relations with the United Nations World Tourism
Organization;
(viii) supporting development and implementation of tourism related statutes,
protocols, treaties and conventions;
(ix) tracking the monitoring of the implementation of business tourism strategy;
(x) providing input in implementation of the Memorandums of Understanding
(MOU’s) and agreements of corporations with other countries on tourism;
(xi) tracking compliance in the implementation of UNWTO agreements,
protocols, treaties and conventions;
(xii) coordinating preparation and updating of Kenya tourism product directory;
(xiii) undertaking sensitization and creation of awareness on tourism products
development for stakeholder’s uptake;
(xiv) organizing sectoral implementation of the Kenya Vision 2030 programmes
and projects related to tourism;
(xv) supervising maintenance of up to date database of investors, collaborators,
partners and other relevant stakeholders; and
(xvi) monitoring and evaluation on the implementation of tourism development
and promotion policies, frameworks and strategies.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, TOURISM INVESTMENT AND FINANCE – ONE (1)

POST – V/NO. 225/2023

House Allowance: Ksh.18, 066p.m.-Ksh 45,000p.m (Depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance:Ksh 12,000 p.m.
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(i) served for a minimum period of eight (8) years, Two(2) of which should be
in the grade of Senior Tourism Investment and Finance Officer, CSG 9 and
above, or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
(ii) a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Tourism, Tourism
Studies, Monitoring and Evaluation, Travel, Tour Operations Management,
Travel and Tourism Management, Hotel and Hospitality Management,
Sociology, Geography, Business Administration, Commerce (Marketing
Option, Accounting Option), Economics, Statistics or International Relations
results.

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level include:-
(i) carrying out the interpretation and implementation of tourism policies on
investments and finance;
(ii) coordinating the process of profiling investment opportunities in the tourism
sector;
(iii) organizing stakeholder’s consultations on tourism investment and finance;
(iv) coordinating development and review of frameworks for tourism partnerships
and entrepreneurship;
(v) coordinating the implementation of tourism incentives and disincentives
schemes;
(vi) coordinating the formulation, review and implementation of special financing
schemes for the tourism sector;
(vii) coordinating capacity building through offering business and investment
advisory services for tourism development;
(viii) coordinating the promotion of programmes funded under Tourism Funds and
other development partners;
(ix) supervising the establishment and maintenance of database on tourism
investments;
(x) monitoring and evaluation on the effectiveness of the implementation of
tourism investment and finance policies, plans and strategies.
VACANCY IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND SOCIAL PROTECTION
STATE DEPARTMENT FOR SOCIAL PROTECTION AND SENIOR CITIZEN

AFFAIRS
CHILDREN OFFICER II– FIFTY (50) POSTS – V/NO. 226/2023
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh 32,700 p.m - Ksh 42,690 p.m. (CSG 11)
House Allowance: Ksh 5,000p.m.- Ksh10,000 p.m (Depending on duty station)
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Commuter Allowance: Ksh 4,000 p.m.
the following disciplines: Sociology, Child Psychology, Social Work, Community
Development, Criminology, Guidance and Counselling, Social Development or Social
Studiesfrom a universityrecognized in Kenya.

under the guidance of a senior officer. Specific duties and responsibilities include:-
(i) rescuing children from hostile environment;
(ii) preparing and generating children welfare related reports;
(iii) creating awareness and advocacy on Children Services;
(iv) visiting homes to conduct interviews and compile reports for presentation to
courts of law;
(v) identifying and committing Children to safe places;
(vi) receiving and recording complaints and any other reports regarding violation
of children rights; and
(vii) collecting data on children welfare matters.
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER II – THIRTY (30) POSTS – V/NO. 227/2023
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh 32,700 p.m - Ksh 42,690 p.m. (CSG 11)
House Allowance: Ksh 5,000p.m.- Ksh.10,000 p.m (Depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 4,000 p.m.
the following disciplines: Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work, Psychology,
Community Development, Project Development/Management, Disability Studies,
Counseling, Gender Studies, Gender and Development, Business
Administration/Management from a university recognized in Kenya.

(i) working with communities to identify and mobilize local resources for the
implementation of development projects;
(ii) guiding communities develop Community Action Plans (CAPs);
(iii) liaising with local communities and other development agencies in
implementing community development programmes;
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(iv) identifying self-help groups and community-based organization for
registration;
(v) collecting sex and disability disaggregated data for all social development
programmes;
(vi) collecting social development related data for planning;
(vii) guiding communities and self-help groups to identify their social economic
needs;
(viii) mobilizing communities to implement their development projects; and
(ix) mainstreaming disability in programmes and projects.
ASSISTANT SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER III – TWENTY (20) POSTS –

V/NO. 228/2023

House Allowance: Ksh.3,850 p.m.- Ksh.6,750 p.m(Depending on duty station)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must havea Diploma in any of the
following disciplines:- Social Work, Community Development, Project
Development/Management, Youth Work/Development, Entrepreneurship,
Business Administration/Management, Counseling, Gender Studies or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution in Kenya.

(i) working with local communities and self-help groups to identify their social
economic needs;
(ii) mobilizing communities for the implementation of social economic
development programmes and projects;
(iii) registering persons with disabilities, poor and vulnerable individuals for
social protectionprogrammes;
(iv) collecting data on accessibilities on opportunities for men and women; and
(v) training communities and groups on livelihood projects.
VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AND DIASPORA AFFAIRS
STATE DEPARTMENT FOR DIASPORA AFFAIRS
DIRECTOR, FOREIGN SERVICE - SEVEN (7) POSTS V/NO. 229/2023

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For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) year in the grade of Deputy Director
Foreign Service on CSG ‘6’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the
wider public service or private sector;
(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following discipline: International Relations,
Law, Public Administration, Public Communication, Business
Administration, Security Studies, Conflict Management, Human Resource
Management and Development, Counselling Psychology, Economics, Finance
and Banking, Marketing, Labour Relations, Trade, Project Management, or
(iii) Masters Degree in any of the following Disciplines:International Relations,
Management & Development, Economics, Finance and Banking, Marketing,
Labour Relations, Trade, Project Management, or equivalent qualification
(iv) demonstrated outstanding professional competence, effective leadership and
managerial administrative skills;
(v) possess effective negotiation, analytical and communication skills; and
(vi) a clear understanding of Kenya’s Foreign Policy, Diaspora Policy and other
key national policies, objectives and strategies.
Note: having served in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs/ lived and worked in
Diaspora will be considered as an added advantage.

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Ambassador/ Secretary, Foreign
Services. Specific duties and responsibilities include:
(i) championing the protection of Kenya’s Diaspora Rights and Welfare;
(ii) formulating, analyzing, interpreting and reviewing Kenya’s Diaspora Policies;
(iii) promoting continuous dialogue with Kenyans in diaspora;
(iv) developing and maintaining an integrated database of Kenyans in diaspora
for decision making and service delivery;
(v) developing an incentive framework for diaspora remittances and enterprise
development;
(vi) coordinating with relevant stakeholders on diaspora matters and provision of
incentives for savings, investments and entrepreneurship for the Kenyan
Diaspora;
(vii) facilitating employment of Kenyan nationals abroad and technology and
skills transfer of the Kenyan Diaspora into the local economy;
(viii) facilitating the evacuation/ repatriation and support of Kenyans in distress
abroad;
(ix) mainstreaming the Kenyan Diaspora into National Development; and
(x) coordinating the implementation of reports on Diaspora policy matters.
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DEPUTY DIRECTOR, FOREIGN SERVICE – EIGHT (8) POSTS V/NO. 230/2023

House Allowance: Kshs.21,508 p.m. – Ksh.50,000 p.m
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Assistant
Director Foreign Service on CSG ‘7’ or in a comparable and relevant position
in the wider Public Service;
(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following discipline: International Relations,
and Banking, Marketing, Labour Relations, Trade, Project Management, or
(iii) demonstrated outstanding professional competence, effective leadership and
managerial/ administrative skills;
(iv) be visionary, a team player, result oriented, innovative and committed to
continuous learning;
(vi) have a clear understanding of Kenya’s Foreign Policy, Diaspora Policy and
other key national policies, objectives and strategies.
Note: Having served in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs/ lived and worked in

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director, Foreign Services. Specific
duties and responsibilities include:
(i) championing the protection of Kenya’s Diaspora Rights and Welfare;
(ii) formulating, analyzing, interpreting and reviewing Kenya’s Diaspora Policies;
(iii) promoting continuous dialogue with Kenyans in Diaspora;
(iv) developing and maintaining an integrated database of Kenyans in Diaspora
(v) developing and maintaining an integrated database of Kenyans in Diaspora
(vi) coordinating with relevant stakeholders on Diaspora matters;
(vii) provision of incentives for savings, investments and entrepreneurship for the
Kenyan Diaspora;
(viii) facilitating employment of Kenyan nationals abroad;
(ix) technology and skills transfer of the Kenyan Diaspora into the local economy;
(x) facilitating the evacuation/ repatriation and support of Kenyans in distress
abroad;
(xi) mainstreaming the Kenyan Diaspora into National Development; and
(xii) coordinating the implementation of reports on diaspora policy matters.
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, FOREIGN SERVICE – ELEVEN (11) POSTS V/NO.
231/2023.

House Allowance: Ksh.18, 066p.m.-Ksh.45,000p.m (Depending on duty station)
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Senior Foreign
Service Officer on CSG ‘8’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the
wider Public Service;
(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: International
Relations, Law, Public Administration, Public Communication, Business
and Banking, Marketing, Labour Relations, Trade, Project Management from
a university recognized in Kenya;
(iii) demonstrated outstanding professional competence, effective leadership and
managerial/ administrative skills;
(iv) be visionary, a team player, result oriented, innovative and committed to
continuous learning;
(vi) clear understanding of Kenya’s Foreign Policy, Diaspora Policy and other key
national policies, objectives and strategies.
Note: having served in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs/ lived and worked in the

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Head of Division. Specific duties
and responsibilities include: -
(i) promoting continuous dialogue with Kenyans in Diaspora;
(ii) developing and maintaining an integrated database of Kenyans in Diaspora
(iii) coordinating the implementation of reports on Diaspora policy matters;
(iv) facilitating employment of Kenya nationals abroad;
(v) networking with relevant stakeholders on Diaspora matters and provision of
incentives for savings, investments and entrepreneurship for the Kenyan
Diaspora;
(vi) facilitating the integration of Kenyan Diaspora into National Development;
(vii) championing the protection of Kenya’s Diaspora Rights and Welfare; and
(viii) facilitating the evacuation of Kenyans in distress abroad.
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VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF MINING, BLUE ECONOMY AND
MARITIME AFFAIRS
STATE DEPARTMENT FOR SHIPPING AND MARITIME
SHIPPING AND MARITIME OFFICER II– EIGHT (8) POSTS – V/NO. 232/2023
House Allowance: Ksh.5,000p.m.- Ksh.10,000 p.m (Depending on duty station)
the following disciplines: Marine Engineering or Economics from a university
recognized in Kenya.
under the guidance and supervision of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities
will include:-
(i) collecting, collating and compiling data on shipping and maritime;
(ii) drafting briefs and reports on shipping and maritime matters; and
(iii) preparing preliminary working documents for sensitization of stakeholders
on safety security and prevention of pollution of marine environment by
ships.
SECRETARY/CEO
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
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