Ministry Announces Jobs With Ksh170K Salary: How to Apply

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The Public Service Commission has announced more than one hundred job vacancies with salaries ranging from Ksh41,000 to Ksh170,000.

In an announcement on November 2, 2021, the PSC urged eligible applicants to apply for the positions and provide all the details requested in the advertisement. PSC also warned applicants that it is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. 

The Commission stated that any details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.

They also urged people living with disabilities, the marginalized and the minorities to apply for the positions. Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.

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The job vacancies are in the Ministry of Public Service, Gender, Senior Citizens Affairs and Special Programmes and the  Ministry of Foreign Affairs which has 100 job slots.

Ministry of Public Service, Gender, Senior Citizens Affairs and Special Programmes is seeking to fill positions for:

1. Two slots for the Deputy Director Research and Partnership with a basic salary of Ksh99,900 - Ksh169,140. The job holder will also get a house allowance of Ksh20, 000 – Ksh50,000 per month depending on the station. They will also be offered a commuter allowance worth Ksh16, 000 per month. 

2. Deputy Director, Community Integration and Peace Building with a basic salary scale of Ksh99,900 - Ksh169,140 per month. The officeholder will also receive a House Allowance of Ksh20, 000 – Ksh50,000 per month depending on the duty station. There is also a commuter allowance of Ksh16, 000 monthly. The job is permanent and pensionable.

3. Deputy Director, Strategic Resource Development post with a salary of between Ksh99,900 - Ksh169,140, a house allowance of between Ksh20, 000 – Ksh50,000 per month and a commuter allowance of Ksh16, 000.  PSC stated that the job post is permanent and pensionable.

4. Two positions for Programme Officer II- (Research and Partnerships) receiving a salary of between Ksh31,270 – Ksh41,260 per month. A house allowance of between Ksh4,200 - Ksh10,000 per month and a Ksh4,000 commuter allowance.

5. Programme Officer II- (Strategic Resource Development) with two positions available and salary ranging between Ksh31,270 – Ksh41,260 monthly. PSC will provide a house Allowance ranging between Ksh4,200 - Ksh10,000 and a commuter allowance worth Ksh4,000.

6. Programme Officer II (Community Integration and Peace Building) with a basic Salary of Ksh31,270 – Ksh41,260, a house allowance between Ksh4,200 - Ksh10,000 and a commuter allowance of Ksh4,000.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will also be looking to recruit 100 employees for the position of Foreign Service Cadet/Third Secretary Cadet. The salary ranges between Ksh31,270 – Ksh41,260 a house allowance of between Ksh4,200 - Ksh10,000 and a commuter allowance of Ksh4,000 per month.

PSC asked job seekers to send in their applications on or before November 22, 2021, latest 5.00 pm.

Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Macharia Kamau addressing the media outside his office along Harambee Avenue Nairobi, April 14, 2020.
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Macharia Kamau addressing the media outside his office along Harambee Avenue Nairobi, April 14, 2020.
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