Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Jobs

Applications are invited for suitably qualified candidates for the vacancies indicated below:

Advert No. 1/2011
Deputy Secretary (ICT)
TSC Scale 14
One (1) Post

Qualification, experience and skills required:-

• A Bachelors degree preferably in an ICT related discipline.
• A Masters degree in Computer Science or any other ICT related discipline from a recognized institution.
• Adequate knowledge of ICT infrastructure data systems
• Experience of designing business processes and aligning the same to appropriate technologies that are cost effective.
• Able to demonstrate ways of providing effective service delivery in a large organization through the extensive use of computers and technologies.
• At least Eight (8) years experience in managing the ICT function in a reputable organization
• A team player and result oriented.

Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Providing visionary leadership in the Division and ICT strategic thinking to the commission.
• Ensuring system development, Administration of data Communications, network, internet and e-mail management.
• Maintaining Education Management Information Systems and updating of TSC website
• Providing support services of procurement and stores through development of technical specifications, conducting evaluation, inspection and verification of procured ICT goods and services
• Providing Technical support of users of ICT resources
• Analyzing and reporting on TSC Payroll data
• Implementing and steering the TSC ICT strategy.
• Managing and overseeing all aspects of technology implementation in TSC
• Providing the management and professional staff with analyzed data for decision making presented in ways that advances organization goals
• Drawing ICT plans for implementation
• Drawing up the budget for the ICT Division

Advert No. 2/2011
Deputy Secretary (Accounts)
TSC Scale 14
One (1) Post

Qualification, experience and skills required:-

• A Bachelor of Commerce degree (Finance or Accounting )option;
• Certified Public Accountant CPA (K) or a Masters degree in Business Administration (Finance Option);
• Applicants must be either serving as Accountants or Finance Officers and must have ten (10) years experience in Accounting/ Finance work gained from a reputable organization, three years of which should have been at senior level
• Competent use of computer packages.

Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Planning and coordinating the activities of Finance Division;
• Preparing budgets for the recurrent and development votes;
• Preparing monthly expenditure forecasts, monitoring expenditure and projects including programme implementation;
• Arranging and requesting for write-offs for losses that have been accrued in the Commission's accounts;
• Identification and selection process (including donor projects) and their linkage to forward and annual budgets;
• Appraising staff;
• Controlling financial commitments;
• Initiating proposals seeking funds for additional expenditure;
• Co-ordinating the design and financial aspects for all new donor projects and agreements with the donor agencies;
• Co-ordinating activities and work of all officers handling donor funded projects;
• Monitoring and implementing donor projects and reviewing reimbursements.

Advert No. 3/2011
Deputy Secretary (Procurement & Stores)
TSC Scale 14
One (1) Post

Qualification, experience and skills required:-

• A Bachelors Degree in Economics or Business any related field.
• A Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Science in Procurement.
• Post Graduate Diploma in supplies/Procurement Management
• At least 8 years relevant experience gained from a reputable organization three of which should have been at a Senior Level.
• Must have Knowledge of Public Procurement Regulations
• Competent use of computer packages

Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Ensuring timely procurement of all goods and services
• Provide support and professional advice to the tender committee
• Ensure contracts and orders promote cost effectiveness
• Supplies performance appraisal
• Develop the organizations annual procurement plan
• Working out commissions requirements in consultation with Heads of Department/Division

Advert No. 4/2011
Assistant Deputy Secretary (ICT)
TSC Scale 13
One (1) Post

Qualification, experience and skills required:-

• Bachelors degree in any ICT related Discipline.
• A masters degree in Computer Science/Information Technology from a recognized institution
• Demonstrated professional ability in organizing and directing information systems work

Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Formulating and enforcing of technical and operating standards for effective and efficient utilization of computer systems
• Determining training requirements for the departments
• Providing direction and guidance for technical developments and standards
• Reviewing and evaluating feasibility studies and detailed specifications before implementation
• Appraising senior staff
• Preparing the Division's annual reports

Terms of Service

A competitive salary will be offered. The remuneration will include Medical Cover, House allowance, leave allowance, and Membership to a Superannuation Pension Scheme.

Canvassing will automatically disqualify the applicant. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be made on Form TSC/APPT/1. The forms will be available at TSC Headquarters, TSC House, Kilimanjaro Road, Upper Hill, Office Services Division. Applicants are required to attach copies of their professional and academic certificates and one page of the curriculum vitae.

These should be submitted to:

Gabriel K Lengoiboni, EBS
The Secretary/Chief Executive,
Teachers Service Commission,
Private Bag,
Nairobi.

To reach him on or before 11th March, 2011