The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has declared the position of Chief Executive Officer and Secretary Dr. Nancy Njeri Macharia vacant.
In an advert TSC has listed the requirements for people who are interested in the seat to apply by 27th May 2025.
The Commission has provided a form with details one must fill and submit for consideration.
Click here to download the application form for position of TSC Chief Executive/Secretary
The Teachers Service Commission is an Independent Constitutional Commission established under Article 237 (1) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 with the mandate to undertake teacher management functions as prescribed in the Constitution and the Teachers Service Commission Act Cap 212 of the laws of Kenya (the Act).
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 250 (12) of the Constitution and Section 16 (1) of the Act, the Commission is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the position of the Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, who in performance of the functions and duties of office, shall be responsible to the Commission.
The Secretary shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Commission responsible for implementation of policies, decisions and strategies of the Commission.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Commission, the Secretary will be: –
- The head of the secretariat;
- The Accounting Officer of the Commission;
- The custodian of all records of the Commission; and
- Responsible for-
- Executing decisions of the Commission;
- Assigning duties to and supervising the staff of the Commission;
- Facilitating, coordinating and ensuring the execution of the Commission’s mandate;
- Ensuring staff compliance with public ethics and values;
- The proper and diligent implementation of Part IV of the Act; and
- The performance of such other duties as may be assigned by the Commission under the Act or any other written law.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Pursuant to Section 16 (2) of the TSC Act, Cap 212, a person is qualified for appointment as Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Commission if such person—
- Is a citizen of Kenya;
- Holds a degree in education from a university recognized in Kenya;
- Has had at least ten years’ experience in education, administration and management, public administration, human resource or financial management; and
- Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Duration of Service
The Secretary shall hold office for a term of five years but shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term of five years.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation and Benefits for this position will be in accordance with the Guidelines issued by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
Application Process
- Interested candidates should download the Application Form from the TSC website (www.tsc.go.ke), fill and submit together with a detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of National Identity Card or Passport, relevant academic and professional certificates and testimonials.
- The Application Form is also accessible electronically in the application portal at www.tsc.go.ke for online applicants.
- Applications and supporting documents may be: –
- Submitted online through the application portal using the link https://recruitment.tsc.go.ke
- Submitted in a PDF file format attachment by emailing to chairperson2025@tsc.go.ke
- Hand-delivered during official working hours in a sealed envelope clearly marked at the right top “Application for the post of Secretary/ Chief Executive Officer’’ at the office of the Commission Chairman, Teachers Service Commission, TSC House, 3rd Floor, Tower Wing, Kilimanjaro Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi.
- Applications must be received on or before Tuesday, 27th May, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (East African Time).
- Applicants are required to submit together with the application, copies of clearance Certificates from the following bodies: –
- Kenya Revenue Authority;
- Higher Education Loans Board;
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
- Directorate of Criminal Investigations and
- A recognized Credit Reference Bureau.
Important Notices
- The names of all applicants and the interview schedule of those shortlisted shall be published in the print media and the Commission’s website at www.tsc.go.ke after the closure of this advertisement and shortlisting process.
- Applicants to take note that it is an offence to provide false information to the Commission. Documents provided shall be verified with the relevant bodies to ascertain their authenticity.
- Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for interview.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
- The Teachers Service Commission is an equal opportunity employer.
Nancy Macharia is set to retire on 30th June after serving at the helm of the Commission for ten years which consists of two terms of five years each.
Macharia took over the Commission from Gabriel Lengoibon, who retired in June 2015, after emerging as the best.
Her appointment followed the conclusion of a competitive recruitment process that started on May 1, 2015, when the position was advertised and attracted 69 applicants of which four were shortlisted.
Ms Macharia is the 9th Commission Secretary/CEO after Mr Jesse Muhoro (1967 to 1974), Mr James Kamunge (1974 to 1977), Mr Duncan Mwangi (1978 to 1980), Mr Joseph Lijembe (1980 to 1982), Mr Jackson Kang’ali (1982 to 1998), Benjamin Sogomo (1998 to 2003), Mr James Ongwae (2003 to 2004) and her predecessor Mr Gabriel K Lengoiboni.
Born in Murang’a in 1963 Ms Macharia became the first female CEO of the commission since its inception.
She holds a Master of Education (Policy and Management) degree from Bristol University, UK and a Bachelor of Education degree in English/Literature from Kenyatta University.
After graduating from Kenyatta University with a Bachelor of Education in English/Literature in 1987 she started working at Kahuhia Girls’ Secondary in Murang’a, where she remained for five years until she was promoted to deputy head teacher at Kianderi Girls’ Secondary in the same county.
Mrs. Macharia is credited for automating teacher services hence making things easier for teachers.
Automated services include Tpay (Payroll), Leave, Casualty (Entry/Exit), TPAD, EDMS, Wealth Declaration and now Pension.
In 2014, she was awarded the Order of Grand Warrior by former President Uhuru Kenyatta for her contribution to development in and outside her workplace.
She was a member of the team that steered the national integrated data system for TSC, including negotiating and getting funding from the World Bank.
In her CV, Ms. Macharia has listed travelling, gym, music, farming and assisting the less fortunate as some of her hobbies. Nancy Macharia Biography.
