Wednesday, 24 February 2021

Assistant Director (Gaming) at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission; Independence Constitution had Regional PSC’s but abolished in 1964 following constitutional amendments; It is the oldest Constitutional Commission and its mandate has expanded over the years. The Commission then constituted of a chairman, a deputy chairman and fifteen members all appointed by the President. The Commission, since then, has handled matters of human resource management in the public service especially the civil service and local authorities. Constitution of Kenya, 2010 promulgated on 27th August 2010 reconstituted the Commission with a redefined and expanded mandate and a lean membership.

No of Positions: 3

V/NO. 5/2021

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have the following qualifications :

  • Served cumulative service period of ten (10) years and currently serving in the grade of Principal Gaming Officer, CSG 8 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider Public Service;
  • Have a Bachelors degree in any of the following discipline: Hotel Administration (Gaming), Commerce, Law, Economics, Sociology or its equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
  • Demonstrated a wide experience in the management and administration of betting control and administration of betting control and licensing activities;
  • A thorough knowledge of the Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act (Cap 131) Laws of Kenya; and
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level include:

  • Coordinating of the betting control and licensing functions in the department;
  • Initiating review and improvements of the legislative, regulatory and policy framework;
  • Preparing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating betting and lottery programmes and projects;
  • Ensuring that gaming devices, premises and licenses are in compliance with the provisions of the betting, lotteries and gaming act
  • Liaising with other stakeholders on the operations of the Act; and
  • Designing and implementing performance management systems and development of staff.

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