Deputy Director, Learning & Development (3 Posts) – KSG

Job Purpose

This position shall report to Campus Director to coordinate day to day implementation of training, research, consultancy, outreach programs and supervise administration function at the Campus.

Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: –

1. Coordinating planning, development and promotion of delivery of day to day training, research, advisory and consultancy services;
2. Participating in development of training plans and calendars of the School;
3. Overseeing efficient timetabling and admissions of participants;
4. Coordinating conduct of examinations and certification;
5. Development and implementation of learning and development training curricula;
6. Facilitating implementation and compliance with KSG ISO certification;
7. Managing performance;
8. Coordinating conduct of training needs assessments and impact assessment of programs;
9. Arranging academic forums to encourage knowledge sharing;
10. Coordinating staff development and capacity building;
11. Preparation of reports; and
12. Coaching and mentoring staff.

Job Specifications

1. Twelve (12) years relevant cumulative experience, three (3) of which should have been in a management level or in a comparable position.
2. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Government/Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy and Administration, Law, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Science, Business Information Technology, Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Organization Design and Development, Education, Sociology, Anthropology, or any other relevant Social Science from a recognized institution;
3. Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Human Resource Planning, Human Resource Development, Organization Design and Development, Education, Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Law, Strategic Management, Public Sector Management, Political Science and Public Administration, Development Studies, Project Planning/Management, Information Technology, Management Information Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Science, Educational Technology or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
4. Certificate in Training of Trainers (TOT) from a recognized institution;
5. Membership a relevant professional body or association;
6. Professional qualification where applicable;
7. Certificate in Leadership or Governance course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
8. Proficiency in Computer Application Skills; and
9. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Ref. No: DD/02/2025-26

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted using the KSG Career online portal, print your duly completed pdf application and deliver or post a hard copy to the address below together with a detailed curriculum vitae, a copy of ID/Passport, copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts, testimonials and any other relevant supporting documents.

Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offense to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.

Applications for each advertised job shall be clearly marked to indicate “Name of the Job and Job Reference Number” on the envelope and your cover letter.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Office of Director General

Kenya School of Government

Along Lower Kabete Road

P.O. Box 23030 – 00604

Lower Kabete, NAIROBI

Applications must be submitted on or before East Africa Time 12 midnight on Tuesday, August 12, 2025