Commission
Secretary - Salaries and Remuneration Commission
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No. SRC/01/2012
The Salaries and Remuneration Commission is an independent Constitutional Commission established under Article 230 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 with the mandate to set and regularly review the remuneration and benefits of all State Officers and advice the National and County Governments on the remuneration and benefits of all public officers.
In pursuant to the provisions of Article 250 (12) of the Constitution and Section 16(1) of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission Act, 2011, the Commission is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the position of Commission Secretary.
The Secretary shall in the performance of the functions and duties of Office be responsible to the Commission.
The Secretary shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Commission responsible for implementation of strategies, policies and decisions of the Commission in meeting its objectives.
In addition, the Secretary shall provide advice on the determination of remuneration and benefits in the Public Service.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities Include:
1. Day to day administration and management of the Secretariat including staff.
2. Be the Accounting Officer of the Commission.
3. Under the guidance of the Commission, perform the following functions:
The Salaries and Remuneration Commission is an independent Constitutional Commission established under Article 230 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 with the mandate to set and regularly review the remuneration and benefits of all State Officers and advice the National and County Governments on the remuneration and benefits of all public officers.
In pursuant to the provisions of Article 250 (12) of the Constitution and Section 16(1) of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission Act, 2011, the Commission is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the position of Commission Secretary.
The Secretary shall in the performance of the functions and duties of Office be responsible to the Commission.
The Secretary shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Commission responsible for implementation of strategies, policies and decisions of the Commission in meeting its objectives.
In addition, the Secretary shall provide advice on the determination of remuneration and benefits in the Public Service.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities Include:
1. Day to day administration and management of the Secretariat including staff.
2. Be the Accounting Officer of the Commission.
3. Under the guidance of the Commission, perform the following functions:
- Advise the
Commission on the development of remuneration policy and principles for
pay determination for State and Public Offices, and on procedures for
determining appropriate remuneration as well as review of remuneration in
the Public Service;
- Inquire into and
advice on determination of the salaries and remuneration to be paid out of
public funds to State officers and other public officers;
- Keep under
review all matters relating to the salaries and remuneration of public
officers;
- Advise the
Commission on the advice to the national and county governments on
harmonization, equity and fairness of remuneration for the attraction and
retention of requisite skills in the public sector;
- Conduct
comparative surveys on the labour markets and trends in remuneration to
determine the monetary worth of the jobs of public offices;
- Advise on the
determination of the cycle of salaries and remuneration review upon which
Parliament may allocate adequate funds for implementation;
- Advise and make
recommendations to the Commission on matters relating to the salary and
remuneration of a particular State or public officer;
- Advise and make
recommendations to the Commission on the review of pensions payable to
holders of public offices; and
4.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Commission.
Requirements for Appointment
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a citizen of
Kenya;
- Hold a degree
from a university recognized in Kenya;
- Have Masters
degree in any of the social sciences field i.e Public Administration,
Public Management, Human Resources Management, Economics, Statistics,
Business Administration or any other relevant qualification from a
recognized University;
- Have at least ten
years proven experience at management level in either; human resources
management, financial management or public management;
- Have proven
relevant experience of at least fifteen (15) years, five (5) of which must
be at top management level in a large institution in public or private
sector;
- Meet the
requirement of leadership and integrity as set out in Chapter six of the
Constitution and demonstrate compliance to the Public Service Values and
Principles as defined by the Constitution;
- Be conversant
with public service policies and practices on remuneration systems;
- Have good
understanding of Kenyan labour laws; and
- Demonstrate
competence and capability in handling remuneration matters.
Personal
Qualities and Competences
- Organizational,
managerial and analytical skills.
- Integrity and
commitment to results.
- Effective
communicator, both verbal and written.
- Excellent
negotiation skills.
- Self-motivated
person with capacity to work in a demanding, dynamic and fast paced
environment.
Duration
of Service
The Secretary shall hold office for a term of five (5) years renewable once, subject to satisfactory performance.
Important Information to all Candidates
Deadline for Application: 15th February, 2012.
Qualified candidate should submit their application together with detailed Curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials in a sealed envelope clearly marked at the top “Application for post of Commission Secretary”, and mailed OR delivered to:
The Chairperson
Salaries and Remuneration Commission
National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) Building
13th Floor Wing B
P.O Box 30050 - 00100
Nairobi
Salaries and Remuneration Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification of such candidates.
The Secretary shall hold office for a term of five (5) years renewable once, subject to satisfactory performance.
Important Information to all Candidates
Deadline for Application: 15th February, 2012.
Qualified candidate should submit their application together with detailed Curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials in a sealed envelope clearly marked at the top “Application for post of Commission Secretary”, and mailed OR delivered to:
The Chairperson
Salaries and Remuneration Commission
National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) Building
13th Floor Wing B
P.O Box 30050 - 00100
Nairobi
Salaries and Remuneration Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification of such candidates.
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