The Commission was established when the fiscal sustainability of the wage-bill; attraction and retention of requisite skills to execute public service functions; productivity and performance; and transparency and fairness in remuneration setting and review, is seriously in question. It came at a time when the slow growth of the economy and high cost of living has eroded the purchasing power of most workers. The Salaries and Remuneration Commission was established with a view to bring order and sanity in salary setting. VISION Equitable and sustainable remuneration and benefits for state and public officers in kenya. MISSION To set, review and advise on fair, competitive and sustainable remuneration and benefits through research and analysis. CORE VALUES Integrity Objectivity Team Work Inclusiveness Responsiviness Creativity and Innovation Accountability and Transparency
Job Grade: RL 5
Directorate: Remuneration Services
Department:
Reporting to: Deputy Director, Research and Compliance
Job Description
Job purpose
The job purpose is to undertake relevant research for Commission advisory and conducting compliance, monitoring and evaluation analysis for fulfilment of the Commission’s mandate
Roles and Responsibilities
- Implement research strategy and specific research assignments;
- Support research that will facilitate implementation of policies and procedures established by the Commission.
- Undertaking relevant analysis and Remuneration and benefits;
- Collecting and collating data on various remuneration and benefits advisories to facilitate tracking and reporting on their impact;
- Assemble macro and micro data related to remuneration and benefits to enable decisions, policy choices and advisories;
- Carry out monitoring and evaluation processes to determine level of compliance to Commission’s advisories;
- Make follow ups on benchmarking recommendations from relevant country/institutional comparators
- Update research data base of remuneration and benefits;
- Provide feedback to enhance business processes and initiate process improvement to achieve operational excellence.
- Develop individual work plans, monitor own performance and seek requisite support to ensure delivery of agreed targets
- Adhere to budgetary allocation;
- Demonstrate behaviour aligned to the Commission’s values;
Minimum Qualifications and Personal Specifications
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following discipline: Economics, Statistics, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
- Proven relevant experience of at least six (6) years, in a reputable organisation.
- Membership to a relevant professional body;
Key Competencies
- Meets requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
- Conversant with Public Service Policies and practices on remuneration systems.
- Good understanding of the Kenyan labour laws.
- Demonstrated knowledge experience in both quantitative and qualitative research methods; monitoring and evaluation.
- Demonstrated practical knowledge of economics/econometrics, statistical analysis, public finance management principles and processes;
- Ability to work under pressure/deadlines.
- Have strong analytical, verbal and written skills.
- Excellent communication and report writing skills.
- Must be a team player.
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