The Public Service Commission (PSC) has revealed the opening for applications for Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS).
This comes after President Ruto appointed the CAS office.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the PSC Chairperson Anthony Muchiri said that applicants have until the 27th of October 2022 at 5:00 pm to submit their documents.
“Women, minorities, the marginalized and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply,” said Muchiri.
Applicants are required to include a detailed curriculum vitae (CV), copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and transcripts and a cover letter. The National ID or passport as well as any other necessary testimonials and documents.
KRA, HELB, EACC, DCI (certificate of good conduct) and a registered Credit Reference Bureau clearance will also be required.
“Applicants must submit copies of these clearance certificates with the application,” said Muchiri.
Besides, he said that the applications should be clearly labelled “Application for the Position of Chief Administrative Secretary.”
Documents can either be delivered physically to the Commission House on Harambee Avenue or mailed to the Commission’s address.
The applicant has to be a Kenyan citizen with a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution.
Applicants will be required to have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution.
Among the other requirements are the ability to manage administrative-political interface, have strong interpersonal and communication skills and articulate public policies and programs.
Knowledge of national values as well as knowledge and application of good governance.
Compliance with the provisions of Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution is a key requirement. This is about integrity and good leadership.
According to Muchiri, the PSC will publish the names of all applicants will be published on the Commission’s website.
“Names of the shortlisted candidates will be published in the print media,” he added.