Advertised Senior Devolution Officer posts requiring Bachelors of Development Studies, Public Administration, Economics, Sociology, Education, Entrepreneurship, Political Science

REPUBLIC OF KENYA OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY PRESIDENT

STATE DEPARTMENT FOR DEVOLUTION

Office of the Principal Secretary

Telposta Towers

Telephone: +254-020-22152450645

Info@devolution Email:[email protected]

Kenyatta Avenue P.O. Box 30004– 00100 NAIROBI

Ref No. MDP/DD/CONF/1006/A/VOL.11/(80)                 18th October, 2023

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RE-ADVERTISEMENT OF VACANCIES IN THE STATE DEPARTMENT FOR DEVOLUTION

The State Department for Devolution invites applications from qualified senior officers in the Public Service for the post of the grade, Job group (CSG 9/ Job Group L) in the Office of the Deputy President (State Department for Devolution) through advertisement under delegated authority, as shown below;

V/ No. 1/08/2023: SENIOR DEVOLUTION OFFICER – TEN (10) POSTS

Office of the Deputy President State Department for Devolution

Post                            :       Senior Devolution Officer, Job Group ‘L’ (CSG 9)

No. of Posts                :       Ten (10)

Salary Scale                 :       Kshs.44,400×1,920-    46,320×2,000-    48,320×2,290

-50,610×2,350-52,960×2,550-55,510×2,850-58,360×2,750-     61,110     p.m.

House Allowance         :       Kshs. 28, 000 p.m. Commuter Allowance :                                 Kshs. 6,000 p.m.

Leave Allowances        :       Kshs. 6,000 p.a

Leave Entitlement       :       30 days per financial year excluding weekends and

Public holidays

Medical Benefits         :       As existing in the Civil Service Terms of Service       :                                  Permanent and Pensionable

1. SENIOR DEVOLUTION OFFICER, CSG 9

   • Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

1. Served in the grade of Devolution Officer 1 CSG 10 for a minimum period of three (3) years or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service;
2. Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines: Development Studies, Public Administration, Economics, Sociology, Education, Entrepreneurship, Political Science or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; and

• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibility will entail:

1. Collecting, collaborating and analyzing data and preparation of reports on various devolution sector issues;
2. Implementing regulations, framework, guidelines, standards and procedures for devolution and intergovernmental relations;

• Planning and coordinating Capacity Building, Civic Education and Citizen Participation program and activities;

1. Conducting research, monitoring and evaluation of devolution programs and projects; and
2. Coordinating inter-governmental relations sector forums and activities

Suitably qualified candidates are required to make their applications by completing ONE application form PSC 2 (Revised 2016). The form may be downloaded from the Public Service Commission website www.publicservice.go.ke

Please Note:

Candidates should Not attach any document to the application form. All the details requested in the advertisement should be filled in the form.

• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be
• Those who had previously applied SHOULD NOT RE-APPLY.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic
• The STATE DEPARTMENT FOR  DEVOLUTION  IS COMMITTED TO AVAILING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL
• WOMEN, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES WHO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ADVERTISED POSITIONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO

Completed application (PSC 2 form) should reach the:

Principal Secretary

State Department for Devolution P.O.   Box   30004-00100 NAIROBI

OR

Email Address: [email protected]

Or hand delivered to our offices, Telposta Building, 1st Floor, HRM Registry on or before Monday, 6th November, 2023.

Ms. Teresia Mbaika

PRINCIPAL SECRETARY