PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF KENYA
RECRUITMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE SUPPORT OFFICERS (CSSO) FOR CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT IN THE GOVERNMENT OF SOUTH SUDAN
The Government of Kenya has approved, within the framework of Technical Assistance Cooperation
Programme to Government of South Sudan, the Secondment of additional twenty five (25) serving and
retired Civil Servants in various fields as per the advertised positions under the GOSS/IGAD Initiative
Project is partly funded by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The officers will be deployed
in strategic functional areas within the National Ministries and State Level Governments for a period of
two (2) years. They will be expected to mentor and coach their counterpart Civil Servants through
application of appropriate on-the-job training programme and on work processes, systems and
procedures.
A Memorandum of Understanding specific to the Terms of Service for the seconded officers was signed by
the two Governments as provided for under the existing Technical Assistance/ Cooperation on Training
and Capacity Building.
Terms and Conditions of Service
The officers will be paid a Consolidated Technical Allowance that include accommodation and Medical
Insurance Cover while working in Southern Sudan. The project will also meet travel expenses for the
officers. The identified serving Civil Servants will continue receiving their salaries from GOK to cater for
their statutory deductions and upkeep of their families at home.
Eligibility
The Government of South Sudan through the Public Service Commission of Kenya, is therefore seeking
for eligible serving or retired Kenya Civil Servants to fill the underlisted positions through secondment arrangement.
Applications are invited from qualified serving or retired Civil Servants for the positions shown below.
They should make their applications online through one of the Commission’s websites
www.publicservice.go.ke and
www.psckjobs.go.ke OR by completing ONE application form PSC 2 (Revised
2007). The form may be obtained at the Reception Office in Commission House or downloaded from
Commission’s website.
Please Note
Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form. All the details requested in the
advertisement should be filled on the form.
Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted
Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and
professional certificates, testimonials and any other supporting documents during interviews.
Serving officers must have their applications endorsed by their Head of Department who should also
complete their recommendation forms. The recommended form should be sent under confidential cover to
the Public Service Commission. Retired Civil Servants must also have their applications endorsed by
Heads of Department where they were deployed prior to retirement.
All applications should be clearly marked (GOSS/GOK jobs) on the first page and must reach the Public
Service Commission of Kenya by Friday, 7th October 2011 addressed as follows:
THE SECRETARY
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF KENYA
P.O. BOX 30095 – 00100
NAIROBI
VETERINARY OFFICER
V/No.116/2011
Job Ref. GOSS/GOK 01/09/2011
Grade 3
Two (2) posts
Consolidated Technical Allowance: 4,023 USD p.m
Terms of Service: Two (2) year Contract
International Travel: Four Return air tickets for the two year duration
Annual Leave: 45 Calender Days per year
Work Station: Juba/ States of Southern Sudan
Key Responsibilities
The officer will be responsible for coaching and mentoring veterinary and Livestock personnel in the
GOSS Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries by providing guidance and training of young doctors
and technical support cadres.
Specifically, key responsibilities will entail:
• undertaking disease control activities such as disease search, mapping vaccination and
enforcement of livestock movement regulations
• training stakeholders on vector control programmes, animal health, breeding, welfare and good
veterinary practices
• treating sick animals, analyzing, interpreting data and preparing reports on animal health,
products and markets; undertaking postmortem examination and other diagnostics tests;
• interpreting laboratory results and making appropriate recommendations; inspecting, grading
and licensing plants processing animal products and transport carriers/ containers; examining
and issuing animal health certificates; participating in field efficacy trails for drugs, vaccines and
acaricides;
• disseminating data/ information on animal health, products and markets;
• collaborating with stakeholders in providing veterinary services;
• undertaking forensic investigations and compiling appropriate reports; and
• offering veterinary services at ports of entry.
Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:
• have served in the grade of Assistant Director of Veterinary Services, Job Group ‘P’ or in a
comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• be in possession of a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) degree from a recognized university;
• be registered by Kenya Veterinary Board
• have a Masters Degree in any of the following fields: Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery,
Animal Nutrition and Feed Sciences, Animal Genetics and Breeding, Clinical Studies, Veterinary
Public Health, Veterinary Anatomy, Animal Reproductive Biology; Veterinary Pathology and
Microbiology, Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Diagnosis, Applied Veterinary Parasitology,
Applied Microbiology, Comparative Mammalian Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxilogy, Wildlife
Health and Management, Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics or any other relevant
qualification from a recognized university
• have certificate in computer applications; and
• have shown professional competence required in managing Veterinary Services
Terms and Conditions of Service
The officers will be paid a Consolidated Technical Allowance that include accommodation and Medical
Insurance Cover while working in Southern Sudan. The project will also meet travel expenses for the
officers. The identified serving Civil Servants will continue receiving their salaries from GOK to cater for
their statutory deductions and upkeep of their families at home.
Eligibility
The Government of South Sudan through the Public Service Commission of Kenya, is therefore seeking
for eligible serving or retired Kenya Civil Servants to fill the underlisted positions through secondment
arrangement.
Applications are invited from qualified serving or retired Civil Servants for the positions shown below.
They should make their applications online through one of the Commission’s websites
www.publicservice.go.ke and
www.psckjobs.go.ke OR by completing ONE application form PSC 2 (Revised
2007). The form may be obtained at the Reception Office in Commission House or downloaded from
Commission’s website.
Please Note
Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form. All the details requested in the
advertisement should be filled on the form.
Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted
Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and
professional certificates, testimonials and any other supporting documents during interviews.Serving officers must have their applications endorsed by their Head of Department who should also
complete their recommendation forms. The recommended form should be sent under confidential cover to
the Public Service Commission. Retired Civil Servants must also have their applications endorsed by
Heads of Department where they were deployed prior to retirement.
All applications should be clearly marked (GOSS/GOK jobs) on the first page and must reach the Public
Service Commission of Kenya by Friday, 7th October 2011 addressed as follows:
THE SECRETARY
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF KENYA
P.O. BOX 30095 – 00100
NAIROBI
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER
V/ No.167/2011
Job Ref. GOSS/GOK 02/09/2011
Grade 4
Two (2) posts
Consolidated Technical Allowance: 3,746 USD p.m
Terms of Service: Two (2) year contract
International Travel: Four Return air tickets for the two year duration
Annual Leave: 45 Calendar Days per year
Work Station: Juba/ States of Southern Sudan
Key Responsibilities
The officer will be responsible for coaching and mentoring staff in the Ministry of Roads and Transport in
the following areas of air traffic control:
Aerial Control – keeping aircraft flying the airways
Approach control – guiding and sequencing aircraft into the most efficient order for landing. This include
dealing with instrument landing systems, which allows some planes in make automatic landings and
ensuring that planes are placed in holding patterns when airports are busy; and
Aerodrome control – air control and ground control; guide the aircraft through landing and to its parking
stand at the terminal. Specifically, key responsibilities will entail:
• keeping radio and/ or radar contact with aircraft
• directing the movement of aircraft to climb or descend and allocating final cruising level;
• providing information to aircraft about weather conditions;
• ensuring that minimum distances are maintained between planes;
• controlling movements onto and off runways;
• handling ground movement of planes around the terminals
• handling ground movement of vehicles around the airport; and
• handling unexpected events, emergencies and unscheduled traffic
Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:
• be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree with a bias in Mathematics, Physics, Geography,
Engineering (mechanical, electrical, telecommunication, production survey and civil) or any other
equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized university;
• have at least ten (10) years proven work experience in the Public Service as a gazetted/ registered
Air Traffic Controller, gained from an international air traffic control facility;
• have comprehensive knowledge of air traffic control laws, rules and regulations
• have passed an aptitude test for Air Traffic Controllers;
• have passed ICAO Class III medical test;
• have good communication an interpersonal skills with ability to make accurate judgment; and
• be a good team player
Terms and Conditions of Service
The officers will be paid a Consolidated Technical Allowance that include accommodation and Medical
Insurance Cover while working in Southern Sudan. The project will also meet travel expenses for the
officers. The identified serving Civil Servants will continue receiving their salaries from GOK to cater for
their statutory deductions and upkeep of their families at home.
Eligibility
The Government of South Sudan through the Public Service Commission of Kenya, is therefore seeking
for eligible serving or retired Kenya Civil Servants to fill the underlisted positions through secondment
arrangement.
Applications are invited from qualified serving or retired Civil Servants for the positions shown below.
They should make their applications online through one of the Commission’s websites
www.publicservice.go.ke and
www.psckjobs.go.ke OR by completing ONE application form PSC 2 (Revised
2007). The form may be obtained at the Reception Office in Commission House or downloaded from
Commission’s website.
Please Note
Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form. All the details requested in the
advertisement should be filled on the form.
Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted
Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and
professional certificates, testimonials and any other supporting documents during interviews.
Serving officers must have their applications endorsed by their Head of Department who should also
complete their recommendation forms. The recommended form should be sent under confidential cover to
the Public Service Commission. Retired Civil Servants must also have their applications endorsed by
Heads of Department where they were deployed prior to retirement.
All applications should be clearly marked (GOSS/GOK jobs) on the first page and must reach the Public
Service Commission of Kenya by Friday, 7th October 2011 addressed as follows:
THE SECRETARY
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF KENYA
P.O. BOX 30095 – 00100
NAIROBI
ECONOMIST
V/No.168/2011
Job Ref. GOSS/GOK 03/09/2011
Grade 4
Two (2) posts
Consolidated Technical Allowance: 3,746 USD
Terms of Service: Two (2) year contract
International Travel: Four Return air tickets for the two year duration
Annual Leave: 45 Calendar Days per year
Work Station: Juba/ States of Southern Sudan
Key Responsibilities
The officer will be responsible for coaching and mentoring officers in the Ministry of Finance and
Economic Planning. Specifically, key responsibilities will entail:
• formulation of Economic and Statistical policies
• identification, protection and evaluation of Development Projects and programmes
• conducting feasibility studies;
• determination of project viability and priorities;
• collection, collation and analysis of data related to a specific area of interest;
• resource mobilization;
• preparation of memos and position papers;
• formulation and implementation of strategic plans;
• monitoring and evaluation of policies and programmes; and
• development of performance targets for officers in the Ministry and monitoring and evaluating
their implementation,
Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, the officer must:
• have served in the grade of Senior Economist, Job Group ‘N’ in the Public Service for a minimum
period of three (3) years;
• be in possession of at least a Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Statistics from a recognized
university;
• be computer literate – MS Office Suite;
• have wide experience in formulation of economic and financial policies;
• be a team player, with ability to get well with diverse workforce;
• have good interpersonal and communication skills;
• have demonstrated professionalism and integrity in work performance; and
• have demonstrated organizational, managerial and administrative competencies
Terms and Conditions of Service
The officers will be paid a Consolidated Technical Allowance that include accommodation and Medical
Insurance Cover while working in Southern Sudan. The project will also meet travel expenses for the
officers. The identified serving Civil Servants will continue receiving their salaries from GOK to cater for
their statutory deductions and upkeep of their families at home.
Eligibility
The Government of South Sudan through the Public Service Commission of Kenya, is therefore seeking
for eligible serving or retired Kenya Civil Servants to fill the underlisted positions through secondment
arrangement.
Applications are invited from qualified serving or retired Civil Servants for the positions shown below.
They should make their applications online through one of the Commission’s websites
www.publicservice.go.ke and
www.psckjobs.go.ke OR by completing ONE application form PSC 2 (Revised
2007). The form may be obtained at the Reception Office in Commission House or downloaded from
Commission’s website.
Please Note
Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form. All the details requested in the
advertisement should be filled on the form.
Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted
Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and
professional certificates, testimonials and any other supporting documents during interviews.
Serving officers must have their applications endorsed by their Head of Department who should also
complete their recommendation forms. The recommended form should be sent under confidential cover to
the Public Service Commission. Retired Civil Servants must also have their applications endorsed by
Heads of Department where they were deployed prior to retirement.
All applications should be clearly marked (GOSS/GOK jobs) on the first page and must reach the Public
Service Commission of Kenya by Friday, 7th October 2011 addressed as follows:
THE SECRETARY
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF KENYA
P.O. BOX 30095 – 00100
NAIROBI
LEGAL OFFICER
V/No.169/2011
Job Ref. GOSS/GOK 04/09/2011
Grade 4
Two (2) posts
Consolidated Technical Allowance: 3,746 USD p.m
Terms of Service: Two (2) year Contract
International Travel: Four Return air tickets for the two year duration
Annual Leave: 45 Calendar Days per year
Work Station: Juba/ States of Southern Sudan
Key Responsibilities