Secretary/Chief Executive Officer

Vision To be a transformative teaching service for quality education Mission To professionalize the teaching service for quality education and development Core Values Professionalism: All TSC employees shall observe requirements for professional conduct. The employees are expected to apply the skills, knowledge, competencies that meet …

Secretary/Chief Executive Officer

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Commission, the Secretary will be: –

• The head of the secretariat;

• The Accounting Officer of the Commission;

• The custodian of all records of the Commission; and

• Responsible fori) Executing decisions of the Commission;

• Assigning duties to and supervising the staff of the Commission;

• Facilitating, coordinating and ensuring the execution of the Commission’s mandate;

• Ensuring staff compliance with public ethics and values;

• The proper and diligent implementation of Part IV of the Act; and

• The performance of such other duties as may be assigned by the Commission under the Act or any other written law.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Pursuant to Section 16 (2) of the TSC Act, Cap 212, a person is qualified for appointment as Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Commission if such person—

• Is a citizen of Kenya;

• Holds a degree in education from a university recognized in Kenya;

• Has had at least ten years’ experience in education, administration and management, public administration, human resource or financial management; and

• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Duration of Service

• The Secretary shall hold office for a term of five years but shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term of five years.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation and Benefits for this position will be in accordance with the Guidelines issued by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission from time to time. The current compensation and benefits package is as follows:

• Gross salary Kshs. 698,600pm

• Airtime Allowance Kshs. 15,000pm

• Annual leave allowance Kshs. 50,000pa

• Official car with an engine capacity not exceeding 3000cc