Director, Resource Mobilization at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Job Description

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

Served for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Deputy Director, Resource Mobilization, CSG 6, and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines;- Computer Science, Information Technology, Economics, Economics and Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, or any other equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
A Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines;- Economics, Finance, Accounting, Project Planning and Management, Business Administration or any other equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
A Certificate in any of the following: Corporate Governance, Advocacy, Public Debt Management, International Relations and Diplomacy, Monitoring and Evaluation or Project Management, Policy Formulation or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
Demonstrated professional competence, managerial capabilities and integrity; and
Demonstrated clear understanding of National Development Policies, goals and objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Officer at this level will be responsible to the Director General, Public Debt Management. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

Overseeing the development and implementation of resources mobilization policies and strategies;
Overseeing the harmonization, alignment and coordination of aid effectiveness in line with international Declarations;
Mobilizing development partners’ support;
Forecasting external and domestic inflows in the annual national estimates;
Advising on financing and credit agreements for loans, grants and donations;
Monitoring implementation of donor funded projects;
Overseeing fulfillment of conditions precedent;
Liaising with counties on resource mobilization;
Coordinating research on resources mobilization to inform Policy Development;
Advising on issuance of national government guarantees and on-lending management;
Educating and updating investors on the economic performance to achieve increased demand for government’s domestic and international debt securities;
Facilitating communication with investors and rating agencies;
Preparing briefs on market feedback and anticipated market reactions to policy changes;
Preparing and disseminating country memoranda to market participants; and
Executing the global investor relations programmes

The details of the posts and mode of application can be accessed on the Commission’s website.

Interested and qualified persons are required to make their applications ONLINE through the Commission website: www.publicservice.go.ke or jobs portal: www.psckjobs.go.ke so as to reach the Commission on or before 10th September, 2024 (Latest 5 pm East African Time).

Please Note:

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.
Only shortlisted and successful applicants will be contacted.
Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
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.

Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
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 10th September 2024 latest 5.00 pm (East African Time)