Vision To be a transformative teaching service for quality education Mission To professionalize the teaching service for quality education and development Core Values Professionalism: All TSC employees shall observe requirements for professional conduct. The employees are expected to apply the skills, knowledge, competencies that meet the standards needed for the work assigned. Customer focus: The Commission places the customer first by upholding the philosophy of customer driven-service delivery. Employees are expected to demonstrate a high level of responsiveness to customer needs. Integrity’s employees conduct themselves in a manner that demonstrates honesty, high moral and ethical standards, and commitment to work. This is in line to the aspirations of Chapter 6 of the Constitution, and the Code of Conduct and Ethics for Teachers. Innovativeness: employees endeavor to inject new ideas and approaches in service delivery. Team spirit: Commission employees are committed to working through cross-status and cross functional teams. All employees are equipped to handle work relationships and share new information with colleagues. Although the Teachers Service Commission was established in 1967, its history dates back to the 1950s when teachers led by retired President Daniel T Moi vigorously fought for the formation of one teacher body. Following the formation of the first teachers union in Kenya - the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) in 1957 there was sustained agitation for the creation of an umbrella body to manage the affairs of all teachers. At the time, teachers were employed by either; missionaries, local authorities or the Central Government which led to a great disparity in remuneration and other terms and conditions of service. In 1964, The Kenya Education Commission Report (The Ominde Report) strongly supported the need for a competent, respected and contented teaching force. As a result of these factors, the Teachers Service Commission was formed in July 1967 through an Act of Parliament to give teachers one employer and uniform terms and conditions of service. It was charged with the mandate of registering, employing, promoting, disciplining and paying teachers.ADVERT NO. 74/2026 Duties and responsibilities Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: - Coordinating the development and implementation of the labor and industrial relations strategy; Leading in the preparation of the divisional annual work plan; Leading the development of policies, systems and procedures that contribute to the legal framework to strengthen the provision of industrial relations services; Coordinating the implementation of the division’s budget; Leading in the preparation, implementation and submission of the divisional Quarterly Reports; Coordinating the sensitization of the staff on all labour and industrial relations risks arising from legal suits and policies and procedures executed by the Commission; Organizing and coordination of research on the best labour practices, labour instruments, conventions, labour laws in the labour market; Coordinating the provision of legal advisory services on labour and industrial relations matters, registered disputes and Management of employee discipline procedures and process; Coordinating the development of legal advisory opinions to the Commission Secretary; Coordinating the preparation of Board Papers on labour and industrial matters; Coordinating the preparation of Recognition and Collective Agreements in liaison with relevant stakeholders; Developing and implementing industrial relations strategies that foster harmonious industrial relations between the Commission and its social partners; Coordinating the drafting and submission of Parliamentary responses by different service areas of the Commission; Coordinating engagements with social partners, relevant state and nonstate agencies on all matters related to industrial relations; Coordinating the management of all Trade Disputes, Union and employee grievances and develop comprehensive alternative dispute resolution mechanisms on behalf of the Commission; and Supervising and guiding employees for optimum performance. Requirements for Appointment For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: Served in the grade of Assistant Director -Legal Services/Labour and Industrial Relations for a minimum period of three (3) years OR Six (6) years’ experience in a comparable position; Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB) from a recognized institution; Master’s degree will be an added advantage; Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law; Membership to the Law Society of Kenya in good standing; Valid Advocates Practicing certificate; Certificate in a Leadership Course or equivalent qualification lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results. The terms and remuneration benefits for this Grade: Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.192,782 – Kshs.288,051 House Allowance: Applicable rates Commuter Allowance: Kshs.14,000 Leave Allowance: As provided in TSC Secretariat Annual Leave: 30 working days per calendar year Medical Cover: As provided in the TSC Secretariat Medical Scheme Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance.