TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES EXTERNAL ADVERTS

The  Teachers  Service  Commission  (TSC) is   an   independent Commission established under Article 237 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

The Commission invites applications from qualified, experienced, result oriented and highly motivated Kenyans to fill the following positions: –

For more information, interested candidates are advised to visit the Commission website:- www.tsc.go.ke and apply through the recruitment portal.

Applications should be received on or before 23rd December, 2022 by 5.00 pm.

TSC is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disability, females, marginalized and minorities are encouraged to apply.

No manual applications will be considered. Applicants who had applied earlier are free to Re-Apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

ADVERT NO. 19/2022

1. DEPUTY DIRECTOR, LABOUR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, TSC JOB GRADE 5 – (1) POST

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

• Served in the grade of Assistant Director for a minimum period of three (3) years or served in a comparable position for a minimum continuous period of twelve (12) years;

• Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) from a recognized institution;

• Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Law, Labour relations or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;

• Current Advocates Practicing certificate;

• Certificate in a Leadership Course not lasting less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

• Met the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution;

• Certificate in computer application skills; and

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Coordinate the development and implementation of the labour and industrial relations strategy, geared to the execution of the Commission’s overall strategic plan;

• Lead in the preparation of the divisional annual work plan to facilitate the implementation of the Commission’s labour and industrial relations strategy within the set timelines while maintaining the standards of quality;
• Lead the development of policies, systems and procedures that contribute to the legal framework to strengthen the provision of industrial relations services;
• Coordinate the implementation of the division’s budget by ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in the administration of the institution’s financial resources;

• Lead in the preparation, implementation and submission of the divisional Quarterly Reports;
• Coordinate the identification and sensitization of the staff on all labour and industrial relations risks arising from legal suits and policies and procedures executed by the Commission;
• Organize and coordinate research on the best labour practices, labour instruments, conventions, labour laws in the labour market;
• Coordinate the provision of legal advisory services on labour and industrial relations matters, registered disputes and Management of employee discipline procedures and process;
• Coordinate the development of legal advisory opinions to the Commission Secretary and preparation of Board Papers on labour and industrial matters;
• Coordinate the Preparation of Recognition and Collective Agreements in liaison with relevant stakeholders;
• Develop and implement industrial relations strategies that foster harmonious industrial relations between the Commission and its social partners;
• Coordinate the drafting and submission of Parliamentary responses by different service areas of the Commission;
• Coordinate engagements with social partners, relevant state and non- state agencies on all matters related to industrial

The terms and remuneration benefits for this Grade:

Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.192,782/= – Kshs.288,051/= House Allowance: Kshs.50,000/=

Commuter Allowance: Kshs.16,000/=

Leave Allowance: As provided in TSC Secretariat Annual Leave: 30 working days per calendar year

Medical Cover: As provided in the TSC Secretariat Medical Scheme

Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance

ADVERT NO. 20/2022

2. DEPUTY DIRECTOR (HRD), TSC JOB GRADE 5 – (1) POST

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

• Served in the grade of Assistant Director for a minimum period of three (3) years or in a comparable position for a minimum continuous period of twelve

(12) years;

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management from a recognized institution;

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, plus a Diploma in Human Resource Management;

• Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Human resource management, Business administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;

• Training of trainers (TOT) certificate from a recognized institution;

• Certificate in leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

• Certificate in computer applications skills;
• Met the requirements of chapter six (6) of the constitution; and

• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and

Duties and responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• overseeing the development and implementation of the human resource development strategy;
• overseeing the preparation of the training budget;
• developing training and development policies and procedures;
• overseeing the Divisional and individual work plans in the Division;
• ensuring implementation of training programmes;
• providing leadership in competency needs assessment;
• developing and reviewing the competency framework for the Secretariat staff;

• providing leadership in the management of staff performance appraisal process in the Division;
• ensuring maintenance of skills inventory for Secretariat staff;
• ensuring implementation  of   induction  programmes              for                     new employees;
• overseeing training needs analysis;
• designing overall training plan;
• ensuring all training activities are properly coordinated;
• monitoring and evaluating training activities;
• ensuring that impact assessment is carried out;
• resource mobilization for training funds;
• overseeing the management of Commission’s resource centre;
• coordinating the preparation of training budget;
• organizing induction programs for new employees; and
• coordinating the internship and industrial attachment

The terms and remuneration benefits for this Grade:

Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.192,782/= – Kshs.288,051/= House Allowance: Kshs.50,000/=

Commuter Allowance: Kshs.16,000/=

Leave Allowance: As provided in TSC Secretariat Annual Leave: 30 working days per calendar year

Medical Cover: As provided in the TSC Secretariat Medical Scheme

Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance

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