Senior Deputy Commissioner For Co-Operative Development ( Post 3 ) – Ministry Of Co-Operatives And (Msme) Development 44 views

Position: Senior Deputy Commissioner

Job Description FOR Senior Deputy Commissioner

The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.

• Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.143, 640-Ksh 262,420 p.m. (CSG 5)
• House Allowance: Ksh 49,206-KSH 60,000 p.m.
• Commuter Allowance: Ksh 20,000 p.m.
• Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service
• Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
• Medical Cover: As provided by the Government
• Terms of Service: Permanent and pensionable

Senior Deputy Commissioner, a candidate must have:-

(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Deputy Commissioner for Co-operative Development, CSG 6 or comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;

(ii) a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Co-operative Business, Co[1]operative Management, Co-operative and Community Development, Commerce, Business Administration, Law, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Agri-Business or its equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) a Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Co-operative Business, Co[1]operative Management, Co-operative and Community Development, Commerce, Business Administration, Law, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Agri-Business or its equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya.

(iv) be a member of a relevant professional body (where applicable); and

(v) demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence and a thorough understanding of national values, goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to the management of the co-operative sector.

Duties and Responsibilities for Senior Deputy Commissioner

The Senior Deputy Commissioner for Co-operative Development will head a Directorate and will be responsible to the Commissioner for Co-operative Development on technical matters. Duties and responsibilities will include: –

(i) approving applications for registration of co-operatives.

(ii) coordinating development and implementation of co-operative policies, legislations, guidelines, and standards.

(iii) coordinating co-operative development research.

(iv) coordinating capacity building on co-operative development.

(v) providing parliamentary liaison on co-operative matters.

(vi) coordinating mediation of disputes in co-operatives.

(vii) coordinating co-operatives liquidations.

(viii) coordinating the administration of co-operative development fund.

(ix) promoting co-operatives value addition and processing.

(x) overseeing co-operative risk assessment and statutory management.

(xi) coordinating multilateral and bilateral agreements, charters, protocols and conventions on co-operative development in liaison with relevant stakeholders.

(xii) coordinating Public-private partnership and Resource mobilization in liaison with relevant stakeholders.

(xiii) mainstreaming social security services in co-operatives; and

(xiv) overseeing the preparation and implementation of performance contracts and work

How to Apply

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Commission website: www.publicservice.go.ke or jobs portal: www.psckjobs.go.ke

Send an email to: [email protected]. Please include your ID /Passport Number and full name, or call the following numbers: Landline: +254 (020) 2223901, 254 20 2227471 Call Centre: 020 4865000

Please Note:

(i) Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.

(ii) Only shortlisted and successful applicants will be contacted.

(iii) Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

(iv) The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.

THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

(v) Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.

(vi) It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

(vii) Serving officers shall be required to avail original letters of appointment to the current substantive posts during the interviews.

Applications should reach the Commission on or before 4 th June, 2024 (Latest 5 pm East African Time)