Secretary/Chief Executive Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Chief Executive Officer;
• The accounting officer of the Commission;
• Carrying out the decisions of the Commission;
• Day-to-day administration and management of affairs of the Commission;
• Supervision of employees.

In addition, the Secretary/Chief Executive Officer is expected to:

• Coordinate the development and implementation of strategy for the Commission to ensure achievement of its mandate;
• Oversee prudent financial management in accordance with the Public Financial Management (PFM) Act;
• Formulate and review guidelines and regulations that enforce legislations on anti-corruption and integrity;
• Oversee capacity development in line with the Commission's strategy;
• Promote collaboration/cooperation with other state organizations, agencies, regional and international bodies in the prevention and investigation of corruption;
• Coordinate preparation and submission of statutory reports as per the law;
• Undertake such other duties as may be assigned by the Commission.

Requirement for appointment

For appointment as the Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, a person must possess the following qualifications:

• Is a citizen of Kenya;
• Possess a post graduate degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Have at least ten years’ experience at management level;
• Have experience in any of the following fields: ethics and governance; law; public administration; leadership; economics; social studies; audit; accounting; fraud investigation; public relations and media; religious studies or philosophy;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Terms and Conditions of Service

• Duration of Contract: The successful applicant will be appointed for a six (6) year non-renewable term.
• Remuneration: The Secretary to the Commission is a State Officer and shall serve on such terms and conditions as determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.