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.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Assistant County Commissioner III/Assistant Secretary III, CSG 10 in the public service;
• A Bachelors Degree in any Social Science or its equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Certificate in Administrative Officers’ Paramilitary Course lasting not less than three (3) months from a recognize institution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Identifying issues and areas for policy formulation on national cohesion;
• Coordinating the monitoring and evaluation of programmes and activities;
• Approving the developed information education and communication materials, briefs, speeches, memoranda, concept papers and reports;
• Coordinating advocacy on national cohesion and integration and lobbying for media support in the promotion of national cohesion and integration;
• Directing the conduct of research, disseminate findings, and implement recommendations;
• Overseeing the finances and asset management of the department; and
• Instituting operational accountability and overall staff supervision, mentoring discipline, training, preparation, and implementation of staff performance appraisal and contracts.