Communications Secretary (National Communications Secretariat) at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:- 

• Overseeing the development, implementation and reviewing of policies, procedures and regulations for the secretariat;
• Exercising the roles of Accounting and Authorized officer for the secretariat;
• Providing policy advice on postal and telecommunication matters that promote the benefits of technological development to all users;
• Providing strategic direction on policies that foster national safety and security, economic prosperity and the delivery of critical social services through post telecommunications;
• Providing oversight in facilitation and contribution to the full development of competition and efficiency in the provision of services;
• Overseeing the development of policies that foster full and  efficient use of telecommunication resources including effective use of the radio spectrum by the Government in a manner which encourages the most beneficial use thereof in the public interest;
• Ensuring prudent utilization of the secretariats resources;
• Ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation and Government circulars;
• Overseeing the preparation of annual budget and internal financial controls;
• Promoting relevant research and innovation to inform ICT policy advisories;
• Overseeing the monitoring and evaluation of ICT instruments and frameworks to foster a culture that promote ethical and Governance;
• Championing national values and principles of public service; and
• Overseeing performance management in the Secretariat subject to satisfactory performance

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Served for a minimum period of twelve (12) years, five (5) of which must have been at a senior management level in any of the following fields; Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Law, Public Policy or in comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields; Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Masters Degree in any of the following fields; Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Law, Public Policy or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Membership of relevant professional body;
• A certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• Meet the requirement of chapter six (6) of the constitution of KenyaKey Competencies and Skills
  • analytical skills
  • communication skills
  • strategic and innovative thinking
  • interpersonal skills
  • ability to mobilize resources; and
  • negotiating skills