Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 27, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
DIRECTOR, FOREIGN SERVICE/MINISTER/CONSUL-GENERAL - FIFTEEN (15) POSTS - V/No. 199/2020
Salary Scale: Ksh. 133,870 – Ksh. 197,800 p.m. (CSG 5)
House Allowance: Ksh.48, 000 – 60,000p.m (Depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh.20, 000p.m
Leave Allowance: As existing in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: Permanent or Local Agreement .

Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will be based either at the headquarters or in a mission where he/she will form part of the management. Specific duties and responsibilities will include:-
Headquarters
An officer at this level will head a department and will be responsible to the Political and Diplomatic Secretary for providing policy, technical and administrative guidance. Specific duties and responsibilities will include:
• Participating in the formulation, implementation and reviewing of Kenya’s foreign policy;
• Attending high level meetings and conferences;
• Articulating and defending Kenya’s foreign policy;
• Formulating Kenya’s position in relation to negotiations on bilateral and international instruments, meeting and conferences;
• Advising and guiding the missions falling under the department on matters relating to Kenya’s foreign policy;
• Coordinating the implementation of reports received from bilateral and international conferences and meetings as well as those from the Kenyan Mission;
• Networking with inter-governmental organizations and diplomatic missions accredited to Kenya;
• Participating in development of the Foreign Service Institute’s training programs;
• Maintaining a database on vacancies in international and inter-governmental organizations and facilitating employment of Kenya nationals; and
• Recommending appropriate policy interventions in response to emerging international events and trends.
Missions:
An officer at this level may be deployed as Head of Chancery or Consul-General responsible for overseeing the running of the Missions. Specific duties and responsibilities will include:-
• Supervising the work of a mission;
• Designing and implementing marketing strategies for kenya’s products and services;
• Projecting, promoting and defending kenya’s foreign policy;
• Participating in the formulation of kenya’s position in relation to negotiations on bilateral and international instruments, meetings and conferences;
• Prioritizing and making recommendations on the mission’s acquisition of assets and properties;
• Coordinating the analysis of political and economic developments in the host country and supervising the preparation of appropriate reports;
• Facilitating acquisition of assets and properties;
• Preparing detailed, analytical and regular reports on the activities of the mission; and
• Supervising the organization of programmes for Kenyan dignitaries.

Job Skills: Not Specified

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
• Served for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years and currently serving in the grade of Assistant Director of Foreign Service /Minister/Consul-General CSG 7 and above Or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service, regional or international organizations;
• A Bachelor’s degree in International Studies, International Relations, Law,
Economics or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Master’s degree in either International Studies, International Relations, Law, Economics, or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya Demonstrated outstanding professional competence, effective leadership, managerial and administrative skills
• Possess effective negotiation, analytical and communication skills; and
• Have a clear understanding of Kenya’s foreign policy and other national policies, objectives and strategies.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Education Experience: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Applications are invited from qualified persons for the positions shown below.
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:
• Candidates 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.
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• 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.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
• 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 15th September 2020 latest 5.00 pm (East African Time).

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