Ethics and Values Officer II

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is seeking qualified, analytical, and integrity-driven professionals to fill the position of Ethics and Values Officer II. This role supports the promotion, monitoring, and enforcement of ethics, values, and principles in Kenya’s public service, in line with constitutional and statutory requirements.

Key Job Information

• Position: Ethics and Values Officer II
• Organisation: Public Service Commission (PSC)
• Advert Number: As published by PSC
• Job Scale: As per PSC-approved grading structure
• Number of Vacancies: As advertised
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable (P&P)
• Location: Kenya (PSC-assigned institutions and MDAs)
• Experience Level: Entry to early-career professional
• Application Deadline: As indicated in the official PSC advert

About the Public Service Commission

The Public Service Commission of Kenya is a constitutional commission mandated to promote and uphold the values and principles of public service as enshrined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya. PSC plays a central role in strengthening governance, accountability, ethics, and professionalism across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).

Through monitoring, evaluation, and advisory functions, PSC ensures compliance with ethical standards, financial disclosure requirements, and public service values. Careers at the Public Service Commission provide an opportunity to contribute directly to good governance, transparency, and integrity in the management of public affairs.

These Public Service Commission jobs in Kenya are ideal for professionals seeking meaningful careers in ethics, compliance, governance, and public administration within the government sector.

Job Description

The Ethics and Values Officer II supports the implementation of ethics, values, and integrity frameworks across public institutions. The role focuses on data collection, analysis, reporting, and compliance monitoring related to the Code of Conduct, financial declaration of income, assets and liabilities, and constitutional values and principles.

The officer works closely with assigned institutions, PSC teams, and stakeholders to promote ethical conduct, support data-driven decision-making, and enhance accountability within the public service. This role is particularly suitable for candidates interested in ethics and compliance jobs in Kenya, public sector governance careers, and government policy and reporting roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing guidance to assigned institutions on the use of the digital records management system for financial disclosure of income, assets, and liabilities.
• Collecting, collating, and analyzing data and preparing reports on compliance with financial declaration requirements by public officers.
• Compiling and analyzing complaints related to breaches of the Code of Conduct, values, and principles in the public service.
• Participating in the preparation of survey instruments for evaluating compliance with values and principles under Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution.
• Supporting the administration of compliance evaluation surveys across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
• Participating in data cleaning, verification, standardization, and analysis arising from compliance evaluation surveys.
• Contributing to the preparation of reports to the President and Parliament on the status of compliance with public service values and principles.
• Participating in promotional and sensitization activities on ethics, values, principles, and financial declarations, including training programs.
• Undertaking initial follow-up actions on the implementation of recommendations from compliance and declaration reports.
• Handling initial actions on general correspondence and responding to general inquiries related to ethics and values.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a university recognized in Kenya in one of the following disciplines:
  • Business Administration
  • Public Administration
  • Law
  • Economics
  • Peace and Conflict Management
  • Or an equivalent qualification
• Proficiency in computer applications and data analytics.
• Demonstrated proficiency in both English and Kiswahili.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong report writing and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to ethics, compliance, governance, or public administration roles.
• Experience in data analysis, surveys, or compliance monitoring within the public sector.
• Knowledge of constitutional provisions related to public service values and principles.
• Ability to work with digital records management and reporting systems.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Benefits and Compensation

The Ethics and Values Officer II position is offered on Permanent and Pensionable terms in accordance with Public Service Commission regulations. Benefits include:

• Competitive government salary based on the approved PSC job scale.
• Pension and retirement benefits under the public service scheme.
• Stable employment with structured career progression.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and public service training.
• A professional work environment that promotes ethics, accountability, and work-life balance.

How to Apply

Candidates searching for Ethics and Values Officer II jobs at PSC, Public Service Commission vacancies, or government ethics and compliance jobs in Kenya are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should apply using the Apply Now button below. All applications must be submitted within the timelines specified in the official Public Service Commission advert. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Public Service Commission is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to upholding diversity, equity, and inclusion in public service recruitment.