Integration Secretary
One (1) Post
V/No.75/2010
Basic Salary Scale:Ksh.127,980 – Ksh.200,500 p.m.
(Job Group ‘T’)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- served for at least twenty one (21) years in a relevant field, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Director of Integration, Job Group ‘S’ or in a comparable position in the wider Public Service;
- a Masters degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Political Science, Law or any other relevant social science from a recognized university;
- a good understanding of the East African Community Treaty and Regional integration issues; and
- a clear understanding of National Goals, Policies and Programmes as well as the ability to relate them to Regional integration and multilateral issues.
Note: Possession of a Post-Graduate Diploma in Integration, International Relations, International Law, international Economics, Diplomacy, or Conflict Resolution, or International Trade from a recognized university/institution will be an added advantage
Duties and Responsibilities
The Integration Secretary will be the Head of the Technical Department in the Ministry of East African Community and the chief advisor on issues relating to the East African Community (EAC) matters. He/she will be answerable to the Permanent Secretary for the following:
- initiating policies to operationalize all aspects of the EAC Treaty and for the overall leadership, guidance, supervision and coordination of work relating to the implementation of the EAC Customs Union, Common Market, Monetary Union and the East African Political Federation as well as the bilateral and multilateral Regional arrangements;
- coordinating integration of Directorates of the Economic, Political, Social, Productive and Services Sectors of the EAC;
- liaising with Government Ministries, the EAC Secretariat and Sectoral Committees on all Regional integration issues of the EAC as well as the Ministries responsible for East African Community Affairs within the EAC Partner States; and
- following up on the formulation and implementation of East African Community policies, projects and programmes as well as monitoring and evaluation of the same.
Director, Political Affairs
One (1) Post
V/No.76/2010
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.100,620 – Ksh.127,980 p.m.
(Job Group ‘S”)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- served for at least twenty (20) years in a relevant field, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Senior Assistant Director (Political Affairs), Job Group ‘Q’ or above or in a comparable position in the wider Public Service;
- a Master’s degree in any of following fields: Economics, Political Science, International Relations, Law or any other relevant field, from a recognized university;
- a good understanding of the East African Community Treaty and Regional integration issues; and
- a clear understanding of National Goals, Policies and Programmes as well as the ability to relate them to Regional integration and multilateral issues.
Note: Possession of a Post-Graduate Diploma in Integration, International Relations, International Law, Diplomacy, or Conflict Resolutions from a recognized university/institution will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Director, Political Affairs will serve as the Head of one of the four Technical Directorate at the Ministry of East African Community and will be responsible to the Integration Secretary for:
- developing policies that support the EAC integration process for coordinating the operational and functional aspects of the Directorate;
- interpreting the EAC Treaty on Political Affairs and advising the Integration Secretary on all political matters relating to the implementation of the Treaty;
- providing overall leadership, guidance, supervision and coordination of the technical work of the Directorate and take responsibility for the management and development of Directorate employees;
- ensuring that the required research, data analysis, report writing and other technical activities of the Department are executed in a professional and efficient manner;
- ensuring that all integration activities are undertaken as programmed;
- ensuring that Kenya’s interests are protected through effective representation at key integration meetings and in presentation of quality country position papers; and
- being responsible for providing leadership and coordination of Country positions on matters of Political Affairs of EAC.
Director, Productive and Services Affairs
One (1) Post
V/No.77/2010
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.100,620 – Ksh.127,980 p.m.
(Job Group ‘S’)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- served for at least (20) years in a relevant field, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Senior Assistant Director (Productive and Services Affairs), Job Group ‘Q’ or above or in a comparable position in the wider Public Service;
- a Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Agriculture, Environment Management, Tourism and Wildlife Management, Engineering, Meteorology, Transport and Telecommunications, Energy or relevant qualifications from a recognized university;
- a good understanding of the East African Community Treaty and Regional integration issues; and
- a clear understanding of National Goals, Policies and Programmes as well as the ability to relate them to Regional integration and multilateral issues.
Note: Possession of a Post-Graduate Diploma in Integration, International Relations, International Law, Diplomacy, or Conflict Resolutions from a recognized university/institution will be an added advantage
Duties and Responsibilities
The Director, Productive and Services will serve as the Head of one of the four Technical Directorate of the Ministry of East African Community and will be responsible to the Integration Secretary for the development of productive and infrastructural policies that support the EAC integration process and coordinating the operational and functional aspects of the Directorate.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
- implementing integration activities relating to Standardization, Quality Assurance, Meteorology, Infrastructure, Environment and Natural Resources, Tourism and Wildlife Management, Agriculture and Food Security as specified in EAC Treaty;
- fostering achievement of the development and harmonization of goals that are specified in the EAC Treaty;
- ensuring that the required policies, strategies and work plans, that are in line with the overall strategies and objectives of the EAC as a whole are put in place, and executed as specified;
- ensuring that Kenya’s interests are protected through effective representation at key integration meetings and presentation of quality country position papers; and
- being responsible for the leadership and coordination of Country position on matters of Productive and Infrastructure Sector.
Director, Social Affairs
One (1) Post
V/No.78/2010
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.100,620 – Ksh.127,980 p.m.
(Job Group ‘S’)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- served for at least twenty (20) years in a relevant field, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Senior Assistant Director (Social Affairs), Job Group ‘Q’ or above or in a comparable position in the wider Public Service;
- a Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Political Science, Law, Education, Gender Studies and Human Resources Management or any other qualifications that is relevant to Social work from a recognized university;
- a good understanding of the East African Community Treaty and Regional integration issues; and
- a clear understanding of National Goals, Policies and Programmes as well as the ability to relate them to Regional integration and multilateral issues.
Note: Possession of a Post-Graduate Diploma in Integration, International Relations, International Law, Diplomacy or Conflict Resolutions from a recognized university/institution will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Director, Social Affairs will serve as the Head of one of the four Technical Directorate of the Ministry of East African Community and will be responsible to the Integration Secretary for the development of policies that support the EAC integration agenda and for the coordination of the operational and functional aspects of the Directorate.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
- integrating Education, Training, Science and Technology; Health, Culture, Sports and Social Welfare;
- interpreting the EAC Treaty on social affairs and advising the Integration Secretary on all matters relating to the implementation of the Treaty;
- providing leadership, guidance and supervising the technical work of the Directorate and will be responsibility for the management and development of Directorate employees;
- ensuring that the policies, strategies and work plans that promote cooperation in the areas of health, culture, sports and social welfare;
- empowering women and support their integration in the economic development activities as well as fostering the harmonization of education, training, science and technology; and
- ensuring that Kenya’s interests are protected through effective representation at key integration meetings and presentation of quality Country position papers.
Director, Economic Affairs
One (1) Post
V/No.79/2010
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.100,620 – Ksh.127,980 p.m.
(Job Group ‘S’)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- served for at least twenty (20) years in the field of Economics, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Senior Assistant Director (Economic Affairs), Job Group ‘Q’ or above or in a comparable position in the wide Public Service;
- a Master’s degree in Economics from a recognized university;
- a good understanding of the East African Community Treaty and Regional integration issues; and
- a clear understanding of National Goals, Policies and Programmes as well as the ability to relate them to Regional integration and multilateral issues.
Note: Possession of a Post-Graduate Diploma in Integration, International Relations, International Law, Diplomacy, or Conflict Resolutions from a recognized university/institution will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Director, Economic Affairs will serve as the Head of one of the four Technical Directorate of the Ministry of East African Community and will be responsible to the Integration Secretary for:
- developing policies that support the EAC integration agenda as well as coordinating the operational and functional aspects of the Directorate;
- being in-charge of Economic Affairs of the Economic Directorate in areas of the Customs, Fiscal, Monetary, Trade, Industry and Investment;
- fostering the achievements of the integration objectives of promoting trade, establishing a Customs union and a Common Market, and promoting industrial development across the Region;
- interpreting the EAC Treaty on Economic Affairs and advising the Integration Secretary on all matters relating to the implementation of the Treaty;
- ensuring that policies, strategies and work plans for the Economic Affairs sector that are in line with the overall strategies and objectives of the EAC are put in place, and are executed as specified; and
- ensuring that Kenya’s interests are protected through effective representation at key integration meetings and quality Country position papers.
Deputy Director, Political Affairs
Two (2) Posts
V/No.80/2010
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.94,235 – Ksh.120,270 p.m.
(Job Group ‘R”)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- served for at least eighteen (18) years in a relevant field, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Assistant Director (Political Affairs), Job Group ‘P’ or above or in a comparable position in the wider Public Service;
- a Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Political Science, Law or any other relevant field from a recognized university;
- a good understanding of the East African Community Treaty and Regional integration issues; and
- a clear understanding of National Goals, Policies and Programmes as well as the ability to relate them to Regional integration and multilateral issues.
Note: Possession of a Post-Graduate Diploma in Integration, International Relations, International Law, Diplomacy, or Conflict Resolutions from a recognized university/institution will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Deputy Director, Political Affairs Directorate will undertake special projects relating to the Political Affairs, Regional Peace and Security, Defense and Foreign relations matters of the East African Community.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
- drafting policy documents, reviewing and finalizing reports including position papers prepared by Directorate staff and bring implementation challenges to the attention of the Director for action; and
- acting in the place of the Director during the latter’s absence and to attend negotiations and other meetings on behalf of the Director when required to do so.
Deputy Director, Social Affairs
Two (2) Posts
V/No.81/2010
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.94,235 – Ksh.120,270 p.m.
(Job Group ‘R’)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- served for at least eighteen (18) years in a relevant field, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Assistant Director (Social Affairs), Job Group ‘P’ or above or in a comparable position in the wider Public Service;
- a Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Education, Gender Studies and Human Resources Management or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized university;
- a good understanding of the East African Community Treaty and Regional integration issues; and
- a clear understanding of National Goals, Policies and Programmes as well as the ability to relate them to Regional integration and multilateral issues.
Note: Possession of a Post-Graduate Diploma in Integration, International Relations, Diplomacy, or Conflict Resolutions from a recognized university/institution will be an added advantage
Duties and responsibilities will include:
- undertaking assigned tasks relating to the integration of Education and Training, Science and Technology; Health, Culture and Sports, Social Welfare across the Region;
- enhancing the role of gender in economic development. These will include data collection and analysis, producing reports, developing integration strategies, drafting position papers, and implementing integration activities and programmes whose aim is to promote cooperation and the development of a uniform approach to the provision of social services across the region; and
- acting in the place of the Director during the latter’s absence and to attend negotiations and other meetings on behalf of the Director when required to do so.
Deputy Director, Productive and Services Affairs
Two (2) Posts
V/No.82/2010
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.94,235 – Ksh.120, 270 p.m.
(Job Group ‘R’)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- served for at least eighteen (18) years in a relevant field, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Assistant Director (Productive and Services Affairs), Job Group ‘P’ or above or in a comparable position in the wider Public Service;
- a Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Agriculture, Environment Management, Tourism and Wildlife Management, Engineering, Meteorology, Transport and Telecommunications, Energy or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized university;
- a good understanding of the East African Community Treaty and Regional integration issues; and
- a clear understanding of National Goals, Policies and Programmes as well as the ability to relate them to Regional integration and multilateral issues.
Note: Possession of a Post-Graduate Diploma in Integration, International Relations, Diplomacy, or Conflict Resolutions from a recognized university/institution will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Deputy Director, Productive and Services Affairs Directorate will undertake special projects relating to the Productive Services Affairs Directorate will oversee work relating to: Standardization, Quality Assurance, Meteorology, Infrastructure, Environment and Natural Resources, Tourism and Wildlife Management.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
- drafting policy documents, reviewing and finalizing reports including position papers prepared by Directorate staff and bring implementation challenges to the attention of the Director for action; and
- acting in the place of the Director during the latter’s absence and to attend negotiations and other meetings on behalf of the Director when required to do so.
Deputy Director, Economic Affairs
Two (2) Posts
V/No.83/2010
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.94,235 – Ksh.120,270 p.m.
(Job Group ‘R’)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- served for at least eighteen (18) years in a relevant field, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Assistant Director (Economic Affairs), Job Group ‘P’ or above or in a comparable position in the wider Public Service;
- a Master’s degree in Economics from a recognized university;
- a good understanding of the East African Community Treaty and Regional integration issues; and
- a clear understanding of National Goals, Policies and Programmes as well as the ability to relate them to Regional integration and multilateral issues.
Note: Possession of a Post-Graduate Diploma in Integration, International Relations, Diplomacy, or Conflict Resolutions from a recognized university/institution will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Deputy Director, Economic Affairs will undertake special projects relating to the Customs, Fiscal, Monetary, Trade, Industry or Investment Affairs of the Directorate as assigned by the Director.
Duties and responsibilities will include
- drafting policy documents, reviewing and finalizing reports including position papers prepared by Directorate staff, and bring implementation challenges to the attention of the Director for action; and
- acting in the place of the Director during the latter’s absence and to attend negotiations and other meetings on behalf of the Director when required to do so.
Senior Assistant Director, Regional Integration (Economic Affairs)
Four (4) Posts
V/No.84/2010
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.77,527 – Ksh.98,947 p.m.
(Job Group ‘Q’)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- served for at least fifteen (15) years in a relevant field, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Principal, Regional Integration Officer (Economic Affairs), Job Group ‘N’ or above or in a comparable position in the wider Public Service;
- a Master’s degree in Economics from a recognized university;
- a good understanding of the East African Community Treaty and Regional integration issues; and
- a clear understanding of National Goals, Policies and Programmes as well as the ability to relate them to Regional integration and multilateral issues.
Note: Possession of a Post-Graduate Diploma in Customs and Monetary Unions and Diplomacy from a recognized university/institution will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Senior Assistant Director, Economic Affairs will be responsible to the Deputy Director for coordination of the day to day activities of the Section he/she is assigned.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
- overseeing work relating to Customs, Fiscal, Monetary, Trade, Industry and Investment Affairs as planned;
- being responsible for the achievement of the Divisional workplans and ensuring that they are in harmony with and support the achievement of the EAC Treaty objectives relating to the implementation of the EAC Common Market and Customs Union as well as the promotion of industrial development across the community; and
- a supervisory role which will involve providing technical support, ensuring timely and accurate execution of work to the required standards and the full engagement of the implementing Ministries, Departments, Agencies and the Private Sector partners.
Senior Assistant Director, Regional Integration (Productive and Services Affairs)
Four (4) Posts
V/No.85/2010
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.77,527 – Ksh.98,947 p.m.
(Job Group ‘Q’)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- served for at least fifteen (15) years in a relevant field, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Principal, Regional Integration Officer (Productive and Services Affairs), Job Group ‘N’ or above or in a comparable position in the wider Public Service;
- a Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Agriculture, Environment Management, Tourism and Wildlife Management, Engineering, Meteorology, Transport and Communications and Energy or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized university;
- a good understanding of the East African Community Treaty and Regional integration issues; and
- a clear understanding of National Goals, Policies and Programmes as well as the ability to relate them to Regional integration and multilateral issues.
Note: Possession of a Post-Graduate Diploma in Integration, International Relations and Diplomacy from a recognized university/institution will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Senior Assistant Director, Productive and Services will be responsible to the Deputy Director for coordination of the day to day activities of the section he/she is assigned.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
- overseeing work relating to: Standardization, Quality Assurance, Meteorology, Infrastructure, Environment and Natural Resources as well as Tourism and Wildlife management and promotion of Agriculture and Food Security agenda;
- being responsible for the achievement of Divisional workplans and ensuring that all activities undertaken support the achievement of the EAC Treaty objectives relating to the harmonious and accelerated development of these services across the Region.
- undertaking regular review of ongoing work and provision of technical support; and
- a supervisory role which will involve ensuring timely execution of work and the full engagement of the implementing Ministries, Department and Agencies in integration activities.
Senior Assistant Director, Regional Integration (Political Affairs)
Three (3) Posts
V/No.86/2010
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.77,527 – Ksh.98,947 p.m.
(Job Group ‘Q’)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- served for at least fifteen (15) years in a relevant field, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Principal, Regional Integration Officer (Political Affairs), Job Group ‘N’ or above or in a comparable position in the wider Public Service;
- a Master’s degree in either Political Science or Law from a recognized university;
- a good understanding of the East African Community Treaty and Regional integration issues; and
- a clear understanding of National Goals, Policies and Programmes as well as the ability to relate them to Regional integration and multilateral issues.
Note: Possession of a Post-Graduate Diploma in Integration, International Relations, International Law, Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution from a recognized university/institution will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Senior Assistant Director, Political Affairs will be responsible to the Deputy Director in the Political Affairs Directorate for coordination of activities in the Directorate.
Duties will include:
- overseeing work relating to Political Affairs, Regional Peace and Security, Defence and Foreign Relations matters of the Ministry;
- being responsible for the achievement of Divisional workplans and ensuring that overall goal of establishing a political federation across Partner States and fostering peace, security and stability across the region is served by the Divisional activities;
- undertaking regular progress review of work and the provision of technical support; and
- a supervisory role which will involve ensuring timely execution of work and the full engagement of the implementing Ministries, Departments and Agencies in integration activities.
Senior Assistant Director, Regional Integration (Social Affairs)
Four (4) Posts
V/No.87/2010
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.77,527 – Ksh.98,947 p.m.
(Job Group ‘Q’)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- served for at least fifteen (15) years in a relevant field, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Principal, Regional Integration Officer (Social Affairs), Job Group ‘N’ or above or in a comparable position in the wider Public Service;
- a Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Education, Medical Science, Gender Studies, Human Resource Management or any other relevant field from a recognized university;
- a good understanding of the East African Community Treaty and Regional integration issues; and
- a clear understanding of National Goals, Policies and Programmes as well as the ability to relate them to Regional integration and multilateral issues.
Note: Possession of a Post-Graduate Diploma in Integration, International Relations and Diplomacy from a recognized university/institution will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Senior Assistant Director, Social Affairs will be responsible to the Deputy Director in the Social Affairs Directorate for coordination of activities in the Directorate.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
- overseeing work related to the integration of Education, Training, Science and Technology, Health, Culture and Sports as well as Social Welfare;
- ensuring that the EAC Treaty’s stated intent of harmonizing the provision of social services and the enhancement of the role of gender in economic development across the Region is actively promoted and supported by the activities of the Division; and
- a supervisory role which will focus on ensuring timely and accurate execution of work in the Division and the full engagement of the implementing Ministries, Departments and Agencies in the integration activities.
Assistant Director, Regional Integration (Economic Affairs)
Seven (7) Posts
V/No.88/2010
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.63,782 – Ksh.81,404 p.m.
(Job Group ‘P’)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- served for at least twelve (12) years in a relevant field, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Chief Integration Officer (Economic Affairs), Job Group ‘M’ or above or in a comparable position in the wider Public Service;
- a Master’s degree in Economics from a recognized university;
- demonstrable knowledge of the East African Community Treaty and Regional integration issues in general; and
- a clear understanding of National Goals, Policies and Programmes as well as the ability to relate them to Regional integration and multilateral issues.
Note: Possession of a Post-Graduate Diploma in Regional Integration, International Relations, International law, Diplomacy, Conflict Resolution, or Customs and Monetary Unions from a recognized university/institution will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
An Assistant Director, Economic Affairs will assist the Senior Assistant Director to manage the work of the Section to which he/she is assigned.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
- coordinating and supervising work relating to either Customs, Fiscal, International Organizations, Monetary, Trade, Industry or Investment Affairs of the Directorate and that supports the implementation of the East African Common Market, the Customs Union and the promotion of industrial development across the community;
- ensuring that tasks are completed as scheduled and to the correct standards;
- ensuring that the country’s negotiation teams and implementing Ministries, Department and Agencies receive quality and timely information to support their work; and
- coordinating interactions with private sector partners, on matters relating to trade, industry and investment aspects of EAC integration will be key areas of responsibility.
Assistant Director, Regional Integration (Productive and Services Affairs)
Eight (8) Posts
V/No.89/2010
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.63,782 – Ksh.81,404 p.m.
(Job Group ‘P’)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- served for at least twelve (12) years in a relevant field, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Chief Integration Officer (Productive and Services Affairs), Job Group ‘M’ or above or in a comparable position in the wider Public Service;
- a Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Agriculture, Environment Management, Tourism and Wildlife Management, Engineering, Meteorology, Transport and Telecommunications, Energy or any other related qualifications from a recognized university;
- demonstrable knowledge of the East African Community Treaty and regional integration issues; and
- a clear understanding of National Goals, Policies and Programmes as well as the ability to relate them to Regional integration and multilateral issues.
Note: Possession of a Post-Graduate Diploma in Integration, International Relations, International law, Diplomacy, Conflict Resolution, or Customs and Monetary Unions from a recognized university/institution will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
An Assistant Director in the Productive Services Directorate will be deployed in any of the division of Standardization, Meteorology and Testing, Environment and Natural Resources, Tourism and Wildlife, Multimodal Transport, Freight Forwarders and related agents, Metrological Services and energy.
Duties and responsibilities will include;
- coordinating and supervising work relating to: Standardization, Quality Assurance, Meteorology, Infrastructure, Environment and Natural Resources, Tourism and Wildlife Management as well as the Agriculture and Food Security matters;
- ensuring that Sectional staff focus on and promote the partner states’ intent of integrating the management and provision of such services across the Region;
- ensuring that tasks are completed on schedule and to the correct standards; and
- ensuring that the country’s negotiations teams and implementing Ministries, Department and Agencies receive quality and timely information to support their work.
Assistant Director, Regional Integration (Political Affairs)
Two (2) Posts
V/No.90/2010
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.63,782 – Ksh.81,404 p.m.
(Job Group ‘P’)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- served for at least twelve (12) years in a relevant field, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Chief Integration Officer (Political Affairs), Job Group ‘M’ or above or in a comparable in the wider Public Service;
- a Master’s degree in either Political Science or Law from a recognized university;
- demonstrable knowledge of the East African Community Treaty and Regional integration issues in general; and
- a clear understanding of National Goals, Policies and Programmes as well as the ability to relate them to Regional integration and multilateral issues.
Note: Possession of a Post-Graduate Diploma in Integration, International Relations, International law, Diplomacy, Conflict Resolution, or Customs and Monetary Unions from a recognized university/institution will be an added advantage.
Assistant Director, Regional Integration (Social Affairs)
Six (6) Posts
V/No.91/2010
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.63,782 – Ksh.81,404 p.m.
(Job Group ‘P’)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- served for at least twelve (12) years in a relevant field, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Chief Integration Officer (Social Affairs), Job Group ‘M’ or above or in a comparable position in the wider Public Service;
- a Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Medical Sciences, Gender Studies, Human Resources Management or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized university;
- demonstrable knowledge of the East African Community Treaty and regional integration issues in general; and
- a clear understanding of National Goals, Policies and Programmes as well as the ability to relate them to Regional integration and multilateral issues.
Note: Possession of a Post-Graduate Diploma in Regional Integration and International Relations, from a recognized university/institution will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
An Assistant Director, Social Affairs will assist the Senior Assistant Director to manage the work of the Section to which he/she is assigned. The officer will be deployed in one of the following Divisions: Health, Social Economic Development, Education and Training, Labour and Immigration, Social Welfare, Culture and Sports or Science and Technology.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
- ensuring that the EAC Treaty’s stated intent of harmonizing the provision of social services and the enhancement of the role of gender in economic development across the region is actively promoted and supported by the activities of the Section to which he/she is assigned;
- supervising work within the Section to ensure that tasks are completed on schedule and to the correct standards;
- ensuring that the country’s negotiations teams and implementing Ministries, Department and Agencies receive quality and timely information to support their work.
Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the positions shown above.
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications online through one of the Commission’s websiteswww.publicservice.go.ke and www.psckjobs.go.ke OR by completing ONE application form PSC 2 (Revised 2007).
The form may be downloaded from the Commission’s websites.
Please Note
- Serving officers should first register their personal profiles on the Commission’s website before making an application for a job online. Those already registered may edit their profiles if need be.
- Candidates should NOT attach any copies of academic and professional certificates to the application form. ALL the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form.
- Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
- The Public Service Commission is committed to availing equal employment opportunities To ALL KENYANS.
Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and testimonials during interviews.
Serving officers will be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.
Completed application forms should be sent to:
The Secretary
Public Service Commission of Kenya
P.O. Box 30095 – 00100
Nairobi
so as to reach the Commission on or before 29th March, 2010.
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