Director, Curriculum, Training and Research

About

The Director will report to the Executive Director CPST and provide direction on curriculum development, training and research at the Centre for Parliamentary Studies and Training. The appointment is for five years, with eligibility for re-appointment for one further five-year term. Job grade: PSC 15 (Centre for Parliamentary Studies and Training). Terms of service: Five years, with eligibility for re-appointment for one further term of five years. Number of posts: One vacancy. Reference: PSC/PJS/03/2026.

How to apply

Applications must include a cover letter, copies of academic certification and/or testimonials and a duly completed Parliamentary Service Commission Job Application Form (Form 1J, Revised 2026), downloadable from www.parliament.go.ke or obtainable from the office of the Head of the Commission Secretariat, 1st Floor, County Hall, Parliament Buildings. Address applications to Clerk of the Senate / Secretary, Parliamentary Service Commission, P. O. Box 41842 - 00100, Nairobi; hand deliver them to the office of the Head of the Commission Secretariat, 1st Floor, County Hall, during office hours; or email them as a PDF file attachment to [email protected]. Applications without the completed Form 1J (Revised 2026) will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Executive Director CPST.
• Provides overall direction on matters of Curriculum Development, Training and Research under the Guidance of the Director.
• Advices the Executive Director on training, curriculum development and research matters.
• Supervises and coordinates all staff in the directorate.
• Ensures effective coordination, design and delivery of training, research and consultancy programmes.
• Ensures coordination and implementation of research activities at the Centre.

Qualifications

• A PhD in Education from a recognized University.
• Master’s Degree in Education (Curriculum Development and Instruction) or social sciences from a recognized university.
• A Certificate in Leadership programmes such as Transformative Leadership, Strategic Leadership Development Programmes.
• Such other qualifications as may be approved by the Parliamentary Service Commission from reputable institution.
• Published articles in the field of training, research and development for a reputable organization.
• Must have served in senior management for a minimum of fifteen years in the public service.
• Overall work experience of at least fifteen (15) years five (5) of which must be at the level of PSC 14/13 or equivalent from the public service Commission or private sector.