Applications are invited to fill the position of Senior Foreign Service Officer / Counsellor at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs And Diaspora Affairs
The ministry has advertised 40 vacant positions to fill the vacancy of Senior Foreign Service Officer / Counsellor
Remuneration
- Salary Scale : Ksh. 50,610 – Ksh. 90,200 p.m
- House Allowance : Ksh. 35, 000
- Commuter Allowance : Ksh. 8,000
Attributes
(iii) possess good analytical, negotiation, oral and written communication and report writing skills;
(iv) be proficient in Information Communication Technology;
(v) be a team player, results oriented, innovative and committed to continuous learning; and
(vi) have demonstrated professional competence in Foreign Service Function.
Duties and Responsibilities
Headquarters
Key duties and responsibilities at this level will entail initiating studies on emerging foreign and international events, and recommending appropriate policy interventions; organising and participating in bilateral and international conferences and meetings, drafting reports and identifying areas of implementation; analyzing and initiating implementation of reports from bilateral and international conferences and meetings as well as those received from Kenya Missions; maintaining a database on vacancies in international and inter-governmental organizations and facilitating employment of Kenya nationals; networking with Ministries/Departments, inter-governmental organizations and diplomatic missions accredited to Kenya; preparing detailed analytical background papers, updates and country profiles; providing consular and protocol services; and supervising, mentoring and guiding officers.
Missions
At the Mission, work will entail participating in bilateral and international conferences and meetings, drafting reports and identifying areas of implementation; monitoring and analyzing political and economic developments in the host country and drafting appropriate reports; drafting responses to media reports on Kenya; networking with members of the diplomatic corps, officials of the host government and media representatives; organizing trade, cultural and other events to promote Kenya; organizing official functions, and programmes for Kenyan dignitaries; performing consular and protocol duties; preparing briefs, statements and diplomatic notes and messages; and supervising, guiding and mentoring staff.
How to Apply
Apply
All applications should reach this office on or before 23rd October, 2023 by 5.00 pm (East African Time);
Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce their original National Identity Cards, transcripts, Academic and Professional certificates during the interview.
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Please note that:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted: and
- Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
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