Job Description
Deputy Data Commissioner - Corporate, Service ODPC 2, One (1)
Post V/NO. 3/2022
An officer at this level will head the Directorate of Corporate Services, overseeing the
Human Resources Management and Administration, Finance and Accounts and Corporate
Communication Divisions. The Officer will provide leadership in the development and
implementation of guidelines, plans and strategies in relation to staff, budget and public
communication matters. The officer will also chair Human Resource Management Advisory
Committee.
The officer will be responsible to the Data Commissioner.
A. Terms and Conditions of Services
i. Basic Salary Kshs. 251,121- 326,458 PM
ii. House Allowance Kshs. 60,000 PM
iii. Commuter Allowance Kshs. 20,000 PM
iv. Leave Allowance Kshs. 30,000 PA
v. Annual Leave 30 Working days per Financial Year
vi. Medical Cover and other allowances As provided by the ODPC
vii. Terms of Service Three (3) year contract renewable once
B. Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
i. Seven (7) years’ experience of in a related field, three ( 3) of which should be
at senior management level;
ii. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Social Science, Commerce,
Economics, Finance, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Business
Administration, Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, International
Relations, Mass Communications and Public Administration or an equivalent
from a recognized and accredited institution;
iii. Master’s Degree in, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration,
Public Policy, Public Administration, Communications, Public Relations, Media
Studies, Human Resource Management, Public Administration or an equivalent
qualifications from a recognized and accredited institution;
iv. Certified Public Accountant CPA-K;
v. Certificate in a Leadership course from a recognized institution;
vi. Membership with relevant professional body of good standing; and
vii. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance.
C. Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
i. Providing overall management of ODPC administrative functions, including
human resources, finance and accounting, and Corporate Communications;
ii. Establishing sound financial policies, systems and procedures in compliance
with statutory regulations;
iii. Coordinating the development and implementation of Human Resources policies
and procedures;
iv. Ensuring compliance with financial, labor laws and regulations;
v. Overseeing implementation of employee welfare plans and strategies;
vi. Serve as Chair, Human Resource Management Advisory Committee;
vii. Coordinate the development, review and implementation of Strategies to
mainstream cross cutting national issues such as HIV/AIDs, Gender, Youth,
Disabilities, Roads Safety, Corruption Eradication, Principles of Governance and
National Values.
viii. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Data Commissioner.
D. Core Competencies
The following core competencies and skills will be required
i. Leadership skills;
ii. Management skills;
iii. Presentation skills;
iv. Communications and Negotiation skills;
v. Resource mobilization and management capabilities;
vi. Analytical skills;
vii. Decision making capabilities;