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Vacancy: Commission Secretary / Chief Executive Officer

The Teachers Service Commission is an Independent Constitutional Commission established under Article 237 (1) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 with the mandate to undertake teacher management functions as prescribed in the Constitution and the Teachers Service Commission Act.

Pursuant to the provisions of Article 250 (12) of the Constitution and Section 16 (1) of the Teachers Service Commission Act 2012, the Commission is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the position of the Commission Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, who shall in performance of the functions and duties of office, be responsible to the Commission.

The Secretary shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Commission responsible for implementation of strategies, policies and decisions of the Commission.

CEO Key Duties and responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Commission, the Secretary will perform the following duties:-

Execute the decisions of the Commission.

Be head of the Secretariat.

Facilitate, coordinate and ensure execution of the Commission’s mandate.

Advise the Commission on teacher projections to facilitate staffing of learning institutions.

Advise and make recommendations to the Commission on optimum utilization of available teachers.

Make recommendations to the Commission on appointment and deployment to administrative posts in educational institutions.

Ensure maintenance of the register of teachers and be custodian of all records of the Commission.

Be the Accounting officer of the Commission and ensure proper and diligent implementation of Part IV of the TSC Act and any other written law.

Ensure staff compliance with the constitution and other laws.

Be responsible for administration and management of the secretariat resources.

Promote professionalism in the teaching service.

Advise the Commission on suitability of persons entering the teaching service.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience for CEO Kenyan Job

Be a citizen of Kenya;

Hold a Bachelors degree in Education from a University recognized in Kenya. Holders of higher qualification will have an added advantage;

Has had at least ten (10) years’ experience in education, administration and management, public administration, human resource or financial management.

Be conversant with public service values, principles, policies and practice as defined in related education laws, policies and regulations;

Have good understanding of Kenyan and International Labour Laws;

Meet the requirements of leadership and integrity as set out in Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Personal Qualities and Competencies

This is a high level position and the person is expected to possess the following competencies:-

Leadership qualities

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Problem solving and analysis skills

Decision making

Performance Management

Results driven management

Innovativeness

Communication proficiency and Financial Management skills

Duration of Service: The Secretary shall hold office for a term of Five (5) years renewable once, subject to satisfactory performance.

Terms and Conditions of Service: These will be in accordance with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission’s guidelines.

Applications
Interested candidates may submit their applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and contact of three (3) referees together with clearance certificates from the following:-

Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission;

Criminal Investigations Department;

Higher Education Loans Board;

Kenya Revenue Authority and

Any Credit Reference Bureau.

Applications should be in sealed envelopes and clearly marked at the top “Application for the post of Commission Secretary”, to be received on or before 25th May 2015 at 4.00 p.m. and addressed to:-

The Commission Chairperson,
TSC House, 3rd Floor, Tower Wing,Kilimanjaro Road,Upper Hill,
Private Bag-00100,
Nairobi

Email: chairperson2015@tsc.go.ke

NB: The Teachers Service Commission is an equal opportunity employer.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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