The Teachers Service Commission
(TSC) has formally advertised the position of Chief Executive Officer.
The advert for the CEO, who is also the
Secretary to the commission, points to the impending end of Dr. Nancy
Macharia’s decade-long tenure at the helm of the commission.
Macharia, who has served as CEO
since 2015, became the first woman to lead the Commission since its
establishment.
Her successor is expected to take
office later this year.
In a notice published in MyGov
this week, TSC invited qualified candidates to apply for the top job.
The role involves steering the
commission’s strategic direction and overseeing its day-to-day operations.
“The Secretary shall be the Chief
Executive Officer of the Commission responsible for implementation of policies,
decisions and strategies of the Commission,” the advert read in part.
The next CEO will serve a five-year
term, renewable once, in line with Section 16 of the TSC Act. T
The appointment comes at a time when
the commission is undergoing key policy reforms and facing growing scrutiny
over teacher management and education standards in Kenya.
To qualify, applicants must be
Kenyan citizens holding a degree in education from a recognised university and
have at least 10 years’ experience in education, administration and management,
public administration, human resource or financial management.
Additionally, candidates must meet
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on integrity and
leadership.
According to the advert, the
successful candidate will serve as head of the TSC Secretariat, act as the
Accounting Officer of the Commission, and be the custodian of all Commission
records.
Other duties include supervising
staff, coordinating the implementation of policies, and ensuring compliance with
public ethics and values.
“Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.,
through the TSC online portal https://www.recruitment.tsc.go.ke, via email to [email protected], or
hand-delivered to the Commission's offices in Upper Hill, Nairobi,” the advert
said.
Applicants are required to include a
completed application form, detailed CV, academic and professional
certificates, and valid clearance documents from five oversight bodies,
including KRA, HELB, EACC, DCI, and a recognized Credit Reference Bureau.
“The names of all applicants and the
interview schedule of those shortlisted shall be published in the print media
and the Commission’s website,” TSC noted, warning that canvassing or providing
false information would lead to disqualification.
