The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission; Independence Constitution had Regional PSC’s but abolished in 1964 following constitutional amendments; It is the oldest Constitutional Commission and its mandate has expanded over the years.
Duties and Responsibilities
In Field Administration:
- Coordinating National Government functions, including promoting cohesion, integration, and patriotism to enhance peace and national unity.
- Handling complex administrative, socio-economic, and political issues.
- Managing and coordinating Government functions and activities.
- Coordinating activities and mobilization of resources for development.
- Coordinating disaster management and emergency response activities.
- Coordinating management of security.
- Coordinating implementation of decisions of the security and intelligence committees.
- Handling public complaints and interpreting and disseminating Government policies.
- Facilitating citizen participation in the development and implementation of Government policies, programs, and projects.
- Coordinating and ensuring enforcement of lawful administrative actions/decisions.
- Coordinating national and state functions, managing and maintaining administrative boundaries, security roads, airstrips, and vital installations.
- Responding to matters of Parliamentary business.
- Coordinating campaigns against drugs, alcohol, and substance abuse.
- Providing agency services for other Government institutions.
- Conducting civil marriages.
- Promoting peace building and conflict resolution.
In the Ministry Headquarters/Department:
- Handling diversified and complex administrative duties, including heading special units.
- Ensuring smooth flow of work.
- Coordinating and monitoring the implementation of decisions of various committees.
- Drafting concept papers on policy issues and managing ministerial resources and assets.
- Promoting integrity and ethical conduct within the Ministry.
- Preparing speeches and briefs.
- Developing departmental reports and annual work plans.
- Monitoring the implementation of programs and projects.
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –
- Served for a minimum period of (3) years in the grade of Senior Assistant County Commissioner/Senior Assistant Secretary CSG ‘8’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
- A Bachelors Degree in any social science or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
- A Certificate in Administrative Officer’s Induction course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
- Passed Administrative Officers Examinations;
- A Certificate in Administrative Officer’s Paramilitary course lasting not less than three (3) months in a recognized institution;
- A Diploma in Public Administration (DPA) OR Advanced Public Administration (APA); and
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
