Requirements for Appointment:
For appointment to this position, a candidate should:

• be a citizen of Kenya.
• hold a degree from a university recognized in Kenya.
• have at least ten years relevant professional experience, five years of which should have been in a leadership position or at a top management level in the public service or private sector.
• possess general knowledge of the organization and functions of Government.
• demonstrate an understanding of the goals, policies and developmental objectives of the nation
• have demonstrable leadership and management capacity including knowledge of financial management and strategic people management.
• meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.

Duties and Responsibilities

A Principal Secretary will be responsible to the Cabinet Secretary in the performance of his/her duties. Specific duties and responsibilities shall include:

• Accounting Officer and Authorized Officer of the State Department.
• Implementing Government policies and the Strategic Plan for the State Department.
• Facilitating the achievement of the goals and objectives of Government andInter-Governmental programmes and projects.
• Developing and implementing an effective performance management system.
• Ensuring efficient and effective utilization of Financial, Human and other Resources in the State Department and submitting regular statutory reports as required.(vi) Promoting the values and principles spelt out in Articles 10 and 232 of the  Constitution of Kenya