PSC invites applicants for the Principal Secretary positions; How to apply

In a gazette notice dated September 7, the Public Service said that the qualified persons shall serve on a contract as determined by the appointing authority. 

It added that the legible Principal Secretaries’ salaries and benefits will be determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) and that they may be granted leave of absence by the PSC. 

The suitable candidate must have the following qualifications; 

(i) be a citizen of Kenya

(ii) hold a degree from a university recognized in Kenya

(iii) have at least ten years relevant professional experience, five years of which should have been in a leadership position or at a top management level in the public service or private sector 

(iv) possess general knowledge of the organization and functions of Government 

(v) demonstrate an understanding of the goals, policies and developmental objectives of the nation

(vi) have demonstrable leadership and management capacity including knowledge of financial management and strategic people management

(vii) meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.

Once they are appointed as Principal Secretary, the persons roles will include; being the  Accounting Officer and Authorized Officer of the State Department, implementing government policies and the Strategic Plan, facilitate the achievement of the goals and objectives of Government and Inter-Governmental programmes and projects.

They will also develop and implementing an effective performance management system, ensure efficient and effective utilization of Financial, Human and other Resources and submit regular statutory reports as required, and promote the values and principles spelt out in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya in the operations of the State Department.

Here is how to apply for the Principal Secretary position; 

1. Application should be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and transcripts, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents. Scanned copies of these documents must accompany an online application.

2. All applications should be clearly marked "Application for the position of Principal Secretary" and submitted in any ONE of the following ways: 

(a) Manual applications should be hand delivered to the Office of the Secretary/CEO situated on the 4th floor of Commission House, off Harambee Avenue. 

(b) Online applications should be e-mailed in PDF format to: principalsecretary2022@publicservice.go.ke   

(c) Posted applications should be addressed to: The Secretary/CEO Public Service Commission Commission House P.O. Box 30095-00100 NAIROBI