The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) plays a vital role in shaping Kenya’s public service remuneration landscape. Established under Article 230 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, SRC’s mandate is to set and regularly review the remuneration and benefits of all state officers and to advise the national and county governments on the remuneration and benefits of all other public officers.
The Commission ensures equity, fairness, and transparency in salary determination across Kenya’s public sector. As part of its ongoing commitment to uphold excellence in public service, the Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified and motivated individuals to fill key positions that are instrumental to delivering on its mandate.
These openings present an exciting opportunity for professionals who aspire to work in a results-driven and policy-influencing environment, with a direct impact on national governance, social equity, and economic sustainability. SRC is seeking to fill the following positions:
1. Accountant
The Accountant will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting and compliance with applicable financial policies and statutory regulations. This role involves handling day-to-day accounting operations and supporting the financial planning and audit processes within the Commission.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain proper accounting records, including journals, ledgers, and other financial documents in compliance with public sector financial standards.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and assist in budget preparation and monitoring.
- Reconcile bank statements and ledger accounts to ensure consistency and accuracy of financial data.
- Process payments to suppliers and staff, ensuring all supporting documents and approvals are in place.
- Monitor expenditure against budgets and report any variances for corrective action.
- Assist in preparing financial statements and coordinating external and internal audits.
- Ensure compliance with statutory financial obligations such as tax returns, pension contributions, and other deductions.
2. Supply Chain Officer
The Supply Chain Officer will be tasked with managing the procurement and logistics processes for the Commission in accordance with public procurement laws and internal procedures. The role demands a high level of integrity, efficiency, and compliance.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate procurement planning by liaising with departments to consolidate procurement needs.
- Prepare tender documents and manage the end-to-end procurement process from tendering to contract award.
- Maintain an updated supplier database and manage supplier performance.
- Monitor the delivery of goods and services to ensure they meet quality and specification requirements.
- Prepare procurement reports and documentation for internal and external audits.
- Ensure compliance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act and related regulations.
- Manage the Commission’s stores, including inventory tracking, stock taking, and issuing of goods.
3. Principal Officer, Legal Services
The Principal Officer for Legal Services will provide legal guidance and representation to the Commission in all matters concerning its mandate. This role entails policy formulation, legal advisory, and ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice to the Commission on matters pertaining to labor law, constitutional law, and statutory interpretation.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, memoranda of understanding, and other legal instruments.
- Represent the Commission in court proceedings, tribunals, and other legal forums.
- Monitor compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and court orders affecting the Commission.
- Guide and support policy development and ensure that legal considerations are incorporated into decision-making processes.
- Advise on disciplinary cases and handle legal documentation in matters involving staff or stakeholders.
- Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions and briefs for the Commission.
4. Senior Officer, Collective Bargaining Negotiation
The Senior Officer for Collective Bargaining Negotiation will support the Commission’s role in guiding and monitoring collective bargaining processes across public sector institutions. This role involves working closely with unions, public bodies, and negotiation teams.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analyze proposals and submissions from trade unions and employers in the public sector related to collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).
- Coordinate negotiation processes by providing technical guidance and cost implications analysis of CBAs.
- Maintain a database of all public sector CBAs and ensure consistency with the approved salary structures.
- Review and evaluate negotiated agreements to ensure alignment with existing remuneration frameworks and budgetary ceilings.
- Offer strategic advice to ministries, departments, counties, and agencies on collective bargaining approaches and policy interpretation.
- Participate in stakeholder engagements with labor unions, employer organizations, and government departments.
- Monitor the implementation and compliance of concluded CBAs to ensure sustainability and fairness.
5. Senior Officer, Job Evaluation and Salary Structures
The Senior Officer for Job Evaluation and Salary Structures will contribute to the development and implementation of job evaluation frameworks and salary structures that promote internal equity and external competitiveness in the public service.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct job evaluations for public service positions using approved evaluation tools and methodologies.
- Develop and update job evaluation reports, job descriptions, and job classification guides.
- Analyze and advise on appropriate salary structures, remuneration scales, and grading systems.
- Support the review and harmonization of remuneration across various public service cadres.
- Facilitate capacity building and training on job evaluation principles and application for government entities.
- Participate in research and benchmarking studies to inform policy and practice on pay structures.
- Ensure the maintenance and integrity of job evaluation databases and documentation.
6. Senior Officer, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation
The Senior Officer for Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation (M&E) will support the Commission in designing and executing research initiatives that inform remuneration policies, and in tracking the effectiveness and efficiency of its programs.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement research methodologies and frameworks to study emerging trends in public remuneration and benefits.
- Conduct statistical analysis and prepare research reports that inform policy and decision-making.
- Design and maintain M&E systems and tools to track progress against the Commission’s strategic objectives.
- Coordinate baseline surveys, mid-term reviews, and impact assessments of SRC’s policies and interventions.
- Engage with stakeholders to gather data, validate findings, and share evidence-based recommendations.
- Support policy reviews and strategy formulation by providing timely and relevant data.
- Generate performance monitoring dashboards and prepare quarterly and annual reports for internal and external use.
These career opportunities at the Salaries and Remuneration Commission offer professionals across disciplines a chance to join a reputable public institution that directly influences national policy and enhances governance through sustainable remuneration practices. Working at the Commission is not only about technical expertise but also about embracing the values of transparency, accountability, fairness, and public service.
Whether your expertise lies in finance, law, supply chain management, collective bargaining, research, or human resource analytics, these positions provide a platform to effect positive change at a national level. Each role is strategically crafted to contribute to the larger vision of equitable and sustainable remuneration for Kenya’s public service.
Applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the specific responsibilities of each role and ensure their submissions reflect their capability to meet these demands. A strong understanding of public sector operations, stakeholder coordination, and compliance with national legal frameworks will be essential in successfully contributing to the Commission’s objectives.
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