Wednesday, 24 February 2021

Deputy Director of National Registration at Public Service Commission (PSC)

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.

V/NO. 3/2021

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

  • Served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, and currently serving at the grade of Principal Registration Officer (Persons), CSG ‘8’ and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider Public Service
  • Have Bachelors degree in any of the following Social Science disciplines: Sociology, Economics, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Education, Population Studies, Anthropology, Communication Journalism, Public Relations or Public Administration/Government from a university recognized in Kenya;
  • Demonstrated outstanding professional competence and administrative ability in work performance and results;
  • Demonstrated a thorough understanding of the registration of persons Act and other related statutes

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities at this level include:

  •  Reviewing and implementing policies, strategies and programs relating to registration of persons;
  • Developing and coordinating the implementation of reporting systems that support feedback from clients and relevant stakeholders
  • Guiding the implementation and enforcement of the Registration of Persons Act;
  • Coordinating investigations and prosecution of offenses committed under registration of Persons Act (CAP 107);
  • Facilitating provision of resources for prosecution witnesses and investigating officers;
  • Overseeing the preparation, compilation and submission of periodic reports;
  • Coordinating the designing and reviewing of national Identity Cards;
  • Collaborating with Government Ministries/Departments and other agencies on matters relating to registration of persons;
  • Coordinating the creation and maintenance of comprehensive database for all registered persons; and 3
    (x) overseeing the mobilization and sensitization of the public on requirements for
    registration and issuance of National Identity Cards.

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