The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission.

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

cumulative service period of ten (10) years, one (1) year of which should have been at the grade of Principal, Foreign Service Officer, CSG 8, or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
a Bachelors Degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
demonstrated professional competence, and managerial/administrative skills;
be a team player, results-oriented, innovative, and committed to continuous learning:
effective negotiation, analytical, and communication skills;
a clear understanding of Kenya’s Foreign Policy and other key national policies, objectives, and strategies, including the role of Foreign Service in the achievement of the National Development Goals; and
demonstrated respect for national values and principles of governance.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be deployed in either Ministry Headquarters or Kenyan Mission.

At Ministry Headquarters

An officer at this level will be deployed as a Section Head of a Directorate. Duties and responsibilities will include:-
coordinating and supervising the work in the Section;
researching emerging international events and recommending appropriate policy interventions;
preparing of Kenya’s position for bilateral and multilateral negotiations, meetings, and conferences;
analyzing and initiating implementation of recommendations from reports of international meetings, conferences, and Kenya Missions:
networking with Ministries, Departments, inter-governmental organizations, and diplomatic missions accredited to Kenya;
tracking and maintaining a database on vacancies in international and intergovernmental organizations;
coordinating provision of protocol services;
coordinating development of performance targets, annual work plans, budgets, and performance reporting for the Directorate; and
supervising, mentoring, and guiding staff

At a Kenyan Mission

At a Kenya Mission, an officer at this level may be deployed as the Head of Chancery, responsible to the Head of Mission. Duties and responsibilities will include:
providing administrative support services and financial oversight at the Mission;
monitoring and analyzing political, economic, and social developments in the host country and preparing reports;
projecting, promoting, interpreting, and defending Kenya’s foreign policy;
coordinating Kenya’s participation in bilateral and multilateral negotiations, meetings, and conferences;
coordinating trade, cultural, diaspora, and public diplomacy activities to promote Kenya’s interests;
organizing official functions and programmes for Kenyan delegations and dignitaries;
coordinating consular and protocol services;
preparing briefs, statements, diplomatic notes, and official communications;
coordinating preparation of annual work plans, budgets, procurement plans, and performance reports for the Mission;
supervising, mentoring, and developing staff in the Mission; and
chairing and/or member of Mission’s functional committees.

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