For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Served for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years in the Foreign Service and have been an Ambassador or Deputy Director General, Foreign Service at CSG 4.
• Served for at least one term of forty-eight (48) months on Foreign Posting/Tour of Duty as Head of a Mission, Deputy Head of a Mission, or Head of Chancery.
• A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Law, Economics, or any other relevant discipline from a university recognized in Kenya.
• Demonstrated effective leadership skills, outstanding professional competence, and management of Finance, Accounts, Procurement, Human Resource, and Administrative Matters.
• Be visionary, a team player, results-oriented, and committed to continuous learning.
• Effective negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• A clear understanding of the National Development Goals, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and the role of Foreign Service in the achievement of Kenya Vision 2030.
• Professional integrity and respect for national values.
• Note: Proficiency in a United Nations (UN) Foreign language will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Overseeing administrative and management functions for the Headquarters & Kenya Missions.
• Chairing the Human Resource Management Advisory Committee (HRMAC), the Human Resource Development Committee (HRD), and other functional management committees.
• Coordinating the integrated Monitoring & Evaluation exercises of Kenya Missions.
• Coordinating the acquisition and management of assets and properties for the state department.
• Facilitating the opening and operationalization of Kenya Missions.
• Coordinating the formulation, implementation, and review of foreign service administrative rules and attendant circulars.
• Coordinating budget & expenditure control matters for the State Department.
• Coordinating the wellness and welfare function of the State Department.
• Overseeing performance management for the support function of the State Department.
• Coordinating performance reporting of the State Department.
• Performing other duties as may be assigned by the Principal Secretary.