Secretary – Government Delivery Unit

The Public Service Commission (PSC) invites applications from qualified and experienced senior public officers for the position of Secretary – Government Delivery Unit (GDU) within the Executive Office of the President. This vacancy forms part of ongoing public service commission jobs aimed at strengthening government delivery, accountability, and performance management across the public sector.

This is a senior executive role under current public service commission vacancies, responsible for overseeing the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of National Government priorities, flagship projects, and Presidential Directives.

Key Job Information

• Position: Secretary – Government Delivery Unit
• Job Scale: CSG 4
• Organisation: Executive Office of the President
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 18 years
• Eligibility: For Serving Officers Only
• Advert Date: 16-12-2025
• Application Deadline: As stated in the official PSC advert

About the Government Delivery Unit (GDU)

The Government Delivery Unit is a strategic office within the Executive Office of the President tasked with ensuring effective execution of National Government priorities. The unit supports delivery through performance tracking, stakeholder coordination, data-driven reporting, and resolution of implementation bottlenecks across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).

This position is among the most senior jobs at Public Service Commission, offering an opportunity to directly influence national development outcomes, service delivery efficiency, and institutional accountability.

Job Purpose

The Secretary – Government Delivery Unit will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for government delivery systems. Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Staff – Delivery and Government Efficiency, the role is responsible for coordinating planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and communication of National Government programmes.

This role plays a central part in advancing performance management reforms and strengthening results-based governance within current PSC jobs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Liaising with Ministries, Departments, Agencies, and State Corporations in implementing National Government priorities, projects, and programmes.
• Ensuring effective stakeholder engagement in delivery of national priorities and flagship initiatives.
• Overseeing risk assessment and mitigation for National Government projects and programmes.
• Tracking, monitoring, and reporting on implementation of National Government priorities, flagship projects, programmes, and Presidential Directives.
• Facilitating the design, review, and alignment of strategies and plans supporting the National Development Agenda.
• Promoting replication of best practices in delivery of government projects and programmes.
• Overseeing preparation and submission of periodic progress and performance reports.
• Facilitating collaboration and capacity building among Government, Private Sector, and Civil Society actors.
• Ensuring continuous improvement of the delivery information management system.
• Facilitating research on emerging issues and best practices in public service delivery.
• Coordinating public communication on progress and outcomes of National Government programmes.
• Overseeing development and implementation of work plans, budgets, performance contracts, and staff appraisals.
• Ensuring compliance with principles of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics, and integrity.
• Providing oversight on financial and asset management within the Government Delivery Unit.

Requirements for Appointment

• Minimum cumulative service period of eighteen (18) years, with at least three (3) years at the grade of Director (CSG 5) or a comparable position in the wider public service.
• Master’s Degree from a recognized university in Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Services, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university in Arts, Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Services, or a related discipline.
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative, and professional competence with strong understanding of national goals, priorities, and development policies.

Personal Attributes

• Integrity and accountability
• Strategic thinking, resilience, and adaptability
• Strong results-oriented mindset
• Excellent collaboration and influence skills
• Empathy and emotional intelligence
• Innovation and problem-solving ability

Core Competencies

• Leadership and team management
• Programme and project management
• Performance monitoring and evaluation (M&E)
• Stakeholder engagement and communication
• Policy alignment and operational execution
• Data-driven decision-making
• Change management
• Risk management

How to Apply

Eligible serving officers seeking senior public service commission jobs, jobs at Public Service Commission, or current PSC jobs are invited to submit their applications through the official PSC recruitment portal.

Applications must be submitted on or before the closing date indicated in the advert. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Public Service Commission is an equal opportunity employer committed to merit-based, transparent, and accountable recruitment.