Public Service Commission is inviting all qualified personnel to apply for vacant positions in the commission.
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINMENT
For appointment as Government Spokesperson, a candidate should:
(i) be a Citizen of Kenya;
(ii) have served for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years as a media or communication practitioner, three (3) of which should be in the grade of Director, CSG 5/Job Group ‘S’ and above or in comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector.
(iii) have a Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: Public Relations, Journalism, Communications and Media Studies, Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a university recognised in Kenya.
(iv) possess excellent verbal and written communication skills;
(v) demonstrate an indepth understanding of the National development goals, policies and objectives, including the Government’s transformation agenda;
(vi) be fluent in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili;
(vii) be a member of a relevant professional body and in good standing(where applicable).
(viii) meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity; and
(ix) demonstrate ability to think strategically and respond effectively to changing circumstances.
Note: Possession of a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Information Sciences, Public Relations, Journalism, Media Studies, Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a university recognised in Kenya will be considered as an added advantage.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications ONLINE
through the Commission website: www.publicservice.go.ke or
jobs portal: www.psckjobs.go.ke
Please Note:
(i) Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application.
Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.
(ii) Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
(iii) Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
(iv) The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenyans diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.
THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
(v) Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
(vi) It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
(vii) Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.
Applications should reach the Commission on or before 27th February, 2023 latest 5.00 pm
