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. The Commission then constituted of a chairman, a deputy chairman and fifteen members all appointed by the President. The Commission, since then, has handled matters of human resource management in the public service especially the civil service and local authorities. Constitution of Kenya, 2010 promulgated on 27th August 2010 reconstituted the Commission with a redefined and expanded mandate and a lean membership.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years in the field of Organization Design and Career Management or Human Resource Management and Development three (3) of which must have been  in the grade of a Assistant Director, Career Management and Advisory Services Job Grade PSC 5 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider Public Service;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Business Administration, Economics/Statistics, Organization Design and Development, Education, Sociology, Anthropology Government/Political Science, Public Administration or any other Social Science from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Human Resource Planning, Human Resource Development, Economic, Statistics, Organization Design and Development, Education or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Demonstrate professional competence and managerial capability in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Developing, reviewing, and implementing policy guidelines on career and succession management in the Public Service.
• Developing guidelines and frameworks for the development and review of Career Guidelines for the Public Service.
• Coordinating validation of reports on career guidelines and succession management undertaken by MDAs to ensure adherence to professional standards and preparing briefs for consideration by the Commission.
• Providing capacity building and technical assistance to MDAs and State Corporations on Career management.
• Compiling management information reports on career and succession management for reference and decision-making.
• Coordinating capacity building of MDAs in career and succession management.
• Developing and implementing budgets, work plans, procurement plans, projects, and programs in the Department.
• Overseeing mentorship and coaching of staff in the Department.