Senior Officer – Productivity and Performance

(i) Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences (Economics, Statistics, Human Resources, Public Administration) or relevant field of study from a recognized university.
(ii) Proven relevant experience of at least six (6) years in a reputable organization
(iii) Relevant professional qualification; and
(iv) Membership to a relevant professional body.
Key Competencies
(i) Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
(ii) Knowledge of public finance management principles and processes;
(iii) Demonstrated competency and capability in handling remuneration matters.
(iv) Ability to deliver results in a complex and dynamic environment.
(v) Ability to identify customer needs and deliver service excellence.
(vi) Demonstrate knowledge in relevant legislation and applicable standards.
(vii) Excellent analytical and communication skills;
(viii) Report writing and presentation skills
(ix) Knowledge of the Public Service Policies and practices on remuneration;

(i) Implement performance and productivity strategy and specific departmental assignments;
(ii) Undertake periodic analysis of performance and productivity data from public sector organisations and submit reports in line with the Commission’s guidelines;
(iii) Collect and collate data on various performance and productivity advisories to facilitate tracking and reporting on their impact;
(iv) Analyze and maintain an up to date data base on performance and productivity;
(v) Analyze submissions on performance and productivity from stakeholders and make appropriate recommendations;
(vi) Carry out monitoring and evaluation processes to determine level of compliance to Commission’s advisories;
(vii) Make follow ups on benchmarking recommendations from relevant country/institutional comparators;
(viii) Provide feedback to enhance business processes and initiate process improvement to achieve operational excellence in the department;
(ix) Analyze the impact of performance and productivity rewards in the public service and make recommendations on their impact and sustainability;
(x) Participate in the preparation of the departmental work plan and compilation of budget estimates;
(xi) Implement the functional risk management framework;
(xii) Ensure compliance with relevant statutory requirements, Government Circulars and Commission policies;
(xiii) Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the Supervisor;
(xiv) Draft letters communicating the Commission’s decisions to relevant stakeholders in the Public Service;
(xv) Prepare reports arising from the proceedings of the technical Committee on performance
and productivity;
(xvi) Provide feedback to enhance business processes and initiate process improvement to
achieve operational excellence; and
(xvii) Develop individual work plans, monitor own performance and seek requisite support to ensure delivery of agreed targets.