Principal Programme Officer

(i)    Minimum of nine (9) years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) years at the level of Senior Programmes Officer or in a comparable and relevant position;
(ii)    Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Economics & Statistics, Statistics, Human Resource Management, Human Resource Planning, Business Administration, Planning and Project Management, Political Science/Government, International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Law or any other relevant Social Science from a recognized institution;
(iii)    Professional qualification and membership to a relevant professional body, where applicable and in good standing;
(iv)    Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
(v)    Proficiency in computer applications; and
(vi)    Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

 

Officers at this level maybe deployed in any of the following 
i.    Social Sector
ii.    Public Service Sector
iii.    Cabinet Affairs Secretariat
iv.    Evaluation and Reporting
v.    Economic sector

(a) Social Sector
The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
i.    Preparing resource mobilization proposals for special government initiatives; 
ii.    Monitoring and evaluation of special government initiatives’ resource utilization;
iii.    Conducting research and collating data on social sector reforms; 
iv.    Preparing and disseminating information on Special Government Initiative in the social sector; and 
v.    Developing and reviewing frameworks for monitoring the institutionalization of special government initiatives in public sector institutions.
(b)    Public Service Sector
The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: 
i.    Implementing policies, strategies, projects, and programmes for Public Sector Reforms;
ii.    Undertaking process mapping, and Modelling for Business Process Re-engineering (BPR); 
iii.    Undertaking training and capacity-building for MDAs implementing Public Sector Reforms; 
iv.    Undertaking monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on the implementation of Public Sector Reforms; 
v.    Preparing concept notes for innovative public sector reform programs for incubation; 
vi.    Providing technical advice and support to MDAs on public sector reforms; 
vii.    Implementing collaborations and partnership frameworks with MDAs, Independent Offices, and Constitutional Commissions in the implementation of the Public Sector Reforms; and 
viii.    Verifying data updated in the Central Database for public sector reforms.
(c)    Cabinet Affairs Secretariat
The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
i.    Verifying data provided for policy briefs, summaries, quick reference guides, and advisory on the Cabinet Committee agenda preparation; 
ii.    Undertaking research and reviewing data for the provision of technical support to MDAs on the preparation of Cabinet Memoranda; 
iii.    Analyzing and preparing guidelines for the development of Cabinet Memoranda;
iv.    Verifying and organizing the Cabinet Committee’s resolutions for submission to the Cabinet; and 
v.    Verifying the updated Cabinet Committee Deliberations for the Repository.
(d)    Evaluation and Reporting
The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
i.    Preparing reports of Multi-Sectoral Technical Committee meetings
ii.    Liaising with MDAs in the development of Action Plans on the implementation of Cabinet Decisions; 
iii.    Preparing situational briefs and bulletins on the implementation of Cabinet Decisions;
iv.    Compiling and analyzing monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports on the implementation of Cabinet Decisions by MDAs; 
v.    Drafting and reviewing the reporting frameworks for monitoring the implementation of Cabinet Decisions in the MDAs; 
vi.    Drafting the implementation guidelines for Cabinet Decision across all MDAs; 
vii.    Monitoring, evaluating, and analyzing system performance gaps for maintenance of the Information System; and 
viii.    Undertaking training and capacity-building for users of the Information System.
(e)     Economic Sector
The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: 
i.    Verifying and analyzing data on Special Government Initiatives and programmes;
ii.    Analyzing data on Special Government Initiatives; and 
iii.    Developing frameworks for monitoring the institutionalization of special government initiatives in public sector institutions.

The Public Service Commission of Kenya (PSC) is an independent constitutional commission established under Article 233 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. Its primary responsibility is to promote an efficient, effective and professional public service. The commission oversees recruitment, appointment, promotion, discipline and other human resource functions within the public service. It also advertises government job vacancies, conducts interviews and recommends qualified candidates for appointment to various public institutions. Additionally, PSC promotes integrity, accountability, fairness and equal opportunities in public service employment. Through its mandate, the commission plays a vital role in strengthening governance and improving service delivery across Kenya.