Public service commission announces 86 job vacancies in foreign affairs department

PSC Announces 86 Job Vacancies in Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced 86 job openings in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, inviting qualified Kenyans to apply before the November 18, 2025, deadline.

In a notice published in local dailies, the PSC stated that it is seeking candidates to fill three key positions within the foreign service.

These include 37 vacancies for the position of Director, Foreign Service/Minister II under Job Group CSG 5, 26 slots for Deputy Director, Foreign Service/Minister Counsellor in CSG 6, and 23 positions for Assistant Director, Foreign Service/Counsellor in CSG 7.

According to the Commission, interested applicants are required to submit their applications online through its official website, www.publicservice.go.ke, while detailed job descriptions and requirements are available at www.psckjobs.go.ke.

The PSC emphasized that all applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 18, 2025.

The Commission further cautioned job seekers against falling victim to fraudsters posing as PSC officials or individuals soliciting bribes under the guise of facilitating employment. It reiterated that the application process is entirely free of charge, and no payments are required at any stage, including shortlisting, interviews, or appointment.

According to PSC, this recruitment exercise is part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen Kenya’s diplomatic capacity by attracting skilled and dedicated professionals to the public service. The newly appointed officers will play a crucial role in advancing Kenya’s foreign policy objectives and representing the nation’s interests abroad.

This initiative is in line with the PSC’s vision of fostering a values-driven, citizen-centric public service and its mission to ensure ethical, effective, and inclusive service delivery.

The Public Service Commission is a constitutional body established under Article 233(1) of the Constitution of Kenya. It plays a vital role in ensuring the efficiency, professionalism, and integrity of Kenya’s public service.

Its functions and powers are derived from the Public Service Commission Act, which grants it both oversight and enforcement authority across national and county institutions.

Under the Act, the Commission is empowered to issue summonses necessary to execute its mandate, administer oaths, collect relevant data and official records, and conduct interviews or inquiries related to its functions.

 It may also request special reports from public institutions on matters pertaining to their operations.

The PSC remains central to upholding accountability, ethical governance, and constitutional values in the public service. Its mission is to reform and transform Kenya’s public sector for efficient, transparent, and effective service delivery to all citizens.