Public Service Commission Kenya Deputy Director General - Foreign Service/ Minister Jobs

Public Service Commission Kenya Deputy Director General - Foreign Service/ Minister Jobs; An officer at this level will be the Head of Directorate and responsible to the Director General, Political and Diplomatic Affairs for providing policy, technical and administrative guidance.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

(i) coordinating and managing a Directorate;

(ii) articulating and promoting Kenya’s foreign policy;

(iii) analyzing, interpreting and reviewing Kenya’s Foreign Policy;

(iv) providing strategic direction and Kenya’s position during bilateral and multilateral meetings and conferences;

(v) providing technical backstopping to missions falling under the Directorate of Foreign Policy;

(vi) coordinating and facilitating meetings, consultations, and briefings on foreign policy;

(vii) implementing and/or following up on reports from Kenya Missions as well as those from conferences and meetings;

(viii) representing Kenya in international events, meetings and conferences;

(ix) promoting Nairobi as a Hub for multilateral diplomacy and host for International Organizations;

(x) lobbying for Kenya’s candidatures in strategic positions regionally and interventions;

(xi) analyzing emerging international issues and trends for appropriate policy interventions;

(xii) coordinating of performance management, finance management, procurement and staff development in the Directorate; and

(xiii) any other duty as may be assigned by the Principal.

At Missions:

At the Mission, an officer at this level may be deployed as Deputy Head of Mission and/or Head of Chancery responsible to the Head of Mission. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

(i) supervising work of the mission;

(ii) projecting, promoting, defending, interpreting and providing guidance on Kenya’s foreign policy;

(iii) designing strategies for achieving Kenya’s policy priorities;

(iv) designing and implementing marketing strategies for Kenya’s products and services;

(v) coordinating formulation of Kenya’s position in relation to negotiations on bilateral and international instruments, meetings and conferences;

(vi) coordinating and/or facilitating multilateral & bilateral negotiations;

(vii) analyzing political and economic developments in the host country, collating re-ports and providing advisories;

(viii) monitoring media reports on Kenya and preparing appropriate responses;

(ix) coordinating trade, cultural and other events to promote Kenya;

(x) lobbying for Kenya’s candidatures in policy making organs regionally and internationally;
(xi) coordinating official functions and programs for Kenyan dignitaries;

(xii) facilitating acquisition of assets and properties;

(xiii) coordinating performance management, finance management, procurement and staff development in the mission; and

(xiv) any other duty as may be assigned by the Principal Secretary.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

(i) served for a minimum period of twelve (12) years in the Foreign Service and have served at the grade of Director Foreign Service/Minister II CSG 5;

(ii) served for at least one term of 48 months on Foreign Posting/Tour of Duty;

(iii) a Masters Degree in the following disciplines: International Relations, International Studies, Business Administration, Law, Economics or any other relevant discipline from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iv) demonstrated outstanding professional competence, effective leadership and managerial/administrative skills;

(v) be visionary, a team player, results oriented, innovative and committed to con-tinuous learning;

(vi) effective negotiation, analytical and communication skills;

(vii) a clear understanding of Kenya’s Foreign Policy and other key national policies, objectives and strategies; and

(viii) demonstrated strong personal and professional integrity.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Public Service Commission Kenya Deputy Director General - Foreign Service/ Minister Jobs

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