Career Opportunities at Teachers Service Commission (TSC)

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Coordinating the development and implementation of ICT Business and disaster recovery plans;
• Developing and coordinating the implementation of Divisional work plans;
• Coordinating designing, developing, implementing and maintaining new systems;
• Coordinating the implementation of ICT system;
• Monitoring internal controls for systems access;
• Overseeing the development of training materials, operating and user manuals;
• Coordinating capacity building of users on new and existing systems and policies;
• Reviewing reports on the operations of ICT systems;
• Coordinating the designing, developing, implementing and maintaining Information Security;
• Enforcing Information Systems Security compliance;
• Reviewing Divisions procurement and budgetary requirements; and
• Supervising and guiding employees for optimum performance.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Served in the grade of Assistant Director- ICT for a minimum period of three (3) years; OR Six (6) years’ experience in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science / Information Communication Technology / Software
• Engineering / Informatics and Computer Science / Computer Networks and Cyber Security / Business Information Technology / Information Security and Forensic or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree from a recognized institution is an added advantage; Certification in any of the following; CCNA, CCNP, CISA, CISM, MCSA, MCSE, ITIL, CEH, CHFI or equivalent certification;
• Certificate in leadership course or equivalent qualification lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

The terms and remuneration benefits for this Grade:

• Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.192,782 – Kshs.288,051
• House Allowance: Applicable rates
• Commuter Allowance: Kshs.14,000
• 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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Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Participating in the development and implementation of ICT Business Plans and implementing them;
• Developing and executing Division Strategies;
• Implementing of ICT Business Plans activities relating to Systems Security;
• Designing, development, implementing and maintaining Information Security ecosystem;
• Designing, deployment, managing and maintaining Information Security appliances and software;
• Implementing and leading in sensitizing Information Security related Policies;
• Implementing of all policies relating to Information Systems Security;
• Ensuring the Commission’s information systems ecosystem is protected;
• Enforcing Information Systems Security compliance across operational business applications against documented policies and baselines;
• Leading in the implementation of an Information Systems security strategy and disaster recovery plan to minimizes data loss, unauthorized access and business disruption;
• Evaluating Information Systems and ensuring adherence to Information Security standards;
• Leading in the monitoring of the Commission ICT ecosystem to flag out and stop any possible security breach;
• Developing and maintaining support guides and other documentation relating to Information Security Systems;
• Preparing regular and progress reports relating to Information Systems Security in the Commission;
• Evaluating and monitoring performance appraisal of staff in the Division and generating required reports;
• Developing, managing and maintaining Risk and Information Security Risk registers in the Division;
• Developing Divisions procurement and budgetary requirements; and
• Supervising and guiding employees for optimum performance.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Served in the grade of Assistant Director -ICT for a minimum period of three (3) years; OR Six (6) years’ experience in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science / Information Communication Technology / Software Engineering / Informatics and Computer Science / Computer Networks and Cyber Security / Business Information Technology / Information Security and Forensic or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree from a recognized institution is an added advantage;
• Certificate in Leadership course or equivalent qualification lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certification in any of the following; CCNA, CCNP, CISA, CISM, MCSA, MCSE, ITIL, CEH, CHFI or equivalent certification;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

The terms and remuneration benefits for this Grade:

• Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.192,782 – Kshs.288,051
• House Allowance: Applicable rates
• Commuter Allowance: Kshs.14,000
• 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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Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Coordinating the development and implementation of the labor and industrial relations strategy;
• Leading in the preparation of the divisional annual work plan;
• Leading the development of policies, systems and procedures that contribute to the legal framework to strengthen the provision of industrial relations services;
• Coordinating the implementation of the division’s budget;
• Leading in the preparation, implementation and submission of the divisional

Quarterly Reports;

• Coordinating the sensitization of the staff on all labour and industrial relations risks arising from legal suits and policies and procedures executed by the Commission;
• Organizing and coordination of research on the best labour practices, labour instruments, conventions, labour laws in the labour market;
• Coordinating the provision of legal advisory services on labour and industrial relations matters, registered disputes and Management of employee discipline procedures and process;Coordinating the development of legal advisory opinions to the Commission Secretary;
• Coordinating the preparation of Board Papers on labour and industrial matters;
• Coordinating the preparation of Recognition and Collective Agreements in liaison with relevant stakeholders;
• Developing and implementing industrial relations strategies that foster harmonious industrial relations between the Commission and its social partners;
• Coordinating the drafting and submission of Parliamentary responses by different service areas of the Commission;
• Coordinating engagements with social partners, relevant state and nonstate agencies on all matters related to industrial relations;
• Coordinating the management of all Trade Disputes, Union and employee grievances and develop comprehensive alternative dispute resolution mechanisms on behalf of the Commission; and
• Supervising and guiding employees for optimum performance.

Requirements for Appointment

• For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
• Served in the grade of Assistant Director -Legal Services/Labour and Industrial Relations for a minimum period of three (3) years OR Six (6) years’ experience in a comparable position;
• Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB) from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Membership to the Law Society of Kenya in good standing;
• Valid Advocates Practicing certificate;
• Certificate in a Leadership Course or equivalent qualification lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

The terms and remuneration benefits for this Grade:

• Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.192,782 – Kshs.288,051
• House Allowance: Applicable rates
• Commuter Allowance: Kshs.14,000
• 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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Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Availing critical information regularly on security and safety to the commission;
• Leading in the development, interpretation and implementation of Commission’s security policy, security plan, security strategies and procedures;
• Reviewing the enforcement of the Commission’s security policy and procedures;
• Overseeing periodic assessment of security threats and implementation of mitigating factors;
• Coordinating and conducting training and instructions to security personnel and spearhead sensitization of employees on security matters;
• Providing support to Government law enforcement agencies on security matters;
• Superintending contracted private security guards and build good working relationship with police officers seconded to the Commission;
• Managing investigation of incidences within the Commissions premises and monitoring submission of such reports;
• Coordinating all security matters in terms of operations, meetings and general administration;
• Designing and implementing standard security operating procedures;
• Planning quick response to emergency situations;
• Ensuring the maintenance of up to date security data bank on classified materials;
• Coordinating collection of intelligence and disseminate analyzed intelligence reports;
• Generating and maintaining security alertness of security personnel;
• Overseeing development, implementation and monitoring of the
• Directorate budget and procurement plan;
• Ensuring implementation of the risk management strategies and Audit recommendations;
• Overseeing the management of Surveillance Systems;
• Carry out backgrounds checks during the recruitment of senior staff;
• Safeguarding, monitoring and controlling movement of vehicles, personsand assets; and
• Supervising and guiding employees in the Division for optimum performance.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Served in the grade of Assistant Director- Security Services for a minimum period of three (3) years; OR Six (6) years’ experience in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in security studies, criminology, forensic science, security management, intelligence management, disaster management or a related qualification from a recognized institution;
• Paramilitary or National Youth Service (NYS) is an added advantage;
• Master’s degree from a recognized institution is an added advantage;
• Certificate in Leadership Course or equivalent qualification lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a professional security body in good standing where applicable;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

The terms and remuneration benefits for this Grade:

• Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.192,782 – Kshs.288,051
• House Allowance: Applicable rates
• Commuter Allowance: Kshs.14,000
• 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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Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Implementing and reviewing the Commission’s security policy, strategies and procedures;
• Reviewing periodic assessment of security threats and develop mitigations;
• Preparing of security awareness programs for employees and security personnel;
• Liaising with Government law enforcement agencies on security related matters;
• Ensuring adequate supervision of security officers and outsourced private security guards while building good working relationship with police officers seconded to the Commission;
• Monitoring the preparation of daily reports including daily occurrences, transit reports, background checks, executive protection;
• Coordinating investigation of security related incidents at the Commission premises and submit reports for action;
• Coordinating security operations in the commission’s premises;
• Coordinating fire safety drills;
• Carrying out sensitization of the commission’s employees on security matters;
• Inspecting and advising security personnel on maintenance of security documents and classified materials;
• Organizing and overseeing impromptu penetration test of security system and equipment;
• Developing and implementing work plans, strategies and budget;
• Providing input for review of security policy, strategy, and procedures;
• Appraising security personnel and monitor performance by outsourced private security guards;
• Consolidate and disseminate critical security information; and
• Supervising and guiding employees for optimum performance.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Served in the grade of Principal Officer- Security for a minimum period of three (3) years; OR Five (5) years’ experience in a comparable position;
• Advanced security management course from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in security studies, criminology, forensic science, security management, intelligence management, disaster management or a related qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree from a recognized institution is an added advantage;
• Paramilitary or National Youth Service (NYS) training is an added advantage;
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

The terms and remuneration benefits for this Grade:

• Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.137,460 – Kshs.167,098
• House Allowance: Applicable rates
• Commuter Allowance: Kshs.12,000
• 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.