Unit Group (L4) 1110

1110 — Legislators and Constitutional Officials

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L4 CODE: 1110
1 LEGISLATORS, ADMINISTRATORS AND MANAGERS → 11 Legislators, Chief Executives and Senior Government Officials → 111 Legislative and Constitutional Officials
Summary
Legislators and Constitutional Officials (KeSCO 1110) supports outcomes in the Management & Leadership (Cross-sector) sector by applying job-specific knowledge, standards, and tools to deliver quality services or outputs. Duties and complexity vary by employer, work setting, and seniority level, but the occupation generally requires reliability, competence, and continuous learning.
Minimum entry
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Future outlook
Future trends such as digital transformation, automation, climate resilience, and changing consumer needs are shaping most occupations. Workers who continuously upskill (digital literacy, quality standards, safety, customer service, and modern tools) are more resilient and competitive.
Sectors
Management & Leadership (Cross-sector)ManagementPublic AdministrationCorporate LeadershipNGO/DevelopmentCross-sector
Description
Legislators and Constitutional Officials (KeSCO 1110) supports outcomes in the Management & Leadership (Cross-sector) sector by applying job-specific knowledge, standards, and tools to deliver quality services or outputs. Duties and complexity vary by employer, work setting, and seniority level, but the occupation generally requires reliability, competence, and continuous learning.
Employment prospects
Prospects depend on national and county demand, sector investment, policy priorities, and supply of trained workers. Job seekers improve prospects by gaining practical experience, building a portfolio or track record, earning relevant certifications, and being flexible on location and sub-sector.
Tasks
  • Set goals, plans, and performance targets aligned to organisational strategy
  • Develop budgets, allocate resources, and monitor utilisation
  • Supervise staff: assign duties, coach performance, and conduct appraisals
  • Coordinate inter-departmental work and manage stakeholder expectations
  • Oversee policy implementation, governance, and compliance requirements
  • Manage projects and programmes: planning, execution, monitoring, reporting
  • Monitor risks, implement controls, and respond to incidents or crises
  • Strengthen service delivery through process improvement and innovation
  • Oversee procurement/contract management and vendor performance
  • Represent the organisation in meetings, negotiations, and public engagements
  • Ensure timely reporting, documentation, and accountability requirements
  • Promote ethical conduct, transparency, and a results-oriented culture
Skills
Communication (verbal and written) | Teamwork and collaboration | Problem-solving and critical thinking | Time management and prioritisation | Attention to detail and accuracy | Customer service orientation | Integrity and ethical conduct | Adaptability and continuous learning | Decision-making and judgement | Documentation and record-keeping | Digital literacy (basic) | Safety awareness and compliance mindset
Core skills
  • Communication (verbal and written)
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking
  • Time management and prioritisation
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Customer service orientation
  • Integrity and ethical conduct
  • Adaptability and continuous learning
  • Decision-making and judgement
  • Documentation and record-keeping
  • Digital literacy (basic)
  • Safety awareness and compliance mindset
Technical skills
  • Use of hand and power tools safely
  • Installation, maintenance, and repair procedures
  • Reading drawings/specifications and measurements
  • Troubleshooting and fault diagnosis
  • Quality control and workmanship standards
  • Equipment handling and preventive maintenance
  • Workplace safety and PPE usage
  • Basic electrical/mechanical principles (as relevant)
  • Material handling and storage
  • Site readiness and task planning
  • Compliance with standards and inspections
Transferable skills
  • Leadership and supervision (as one progresses)
  • Negotiation and stakeholder management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Presentation and public speaking
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Planning and organisation
  • Resilience and stress management
  • Service mindset and empathy
  • Networking and relationship building
  • Analytical thinking
  • Professionalism and work discipline
Certifications
  • Trade test / competency certification (where applicable)
  • Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) certification (strongly recommended)
  • Equipment-specific operator certification (where applicable)
  • First Aid certification (recommended in many workplaces)
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (business, law, economics, public administration, sector field) | Entry through junior professional roles → supervisory roles → middle management | Leadership and governance training (ethics, public finance, strategy, performance management) | Continuous development (executive education, postgraduate studies, sector certifications)
Pathways
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (business, law, economics, public administration, sector field)
  • Entry through junior professional roles → supervisory roles → middle management
  • Leadership and governance training (ethics, public finance, strategy, performance management)
  • Continuous development (executive education, postgraduate studies, sector certifications)
Relevant courses
  • Diploma/Certificate in Electrical/Electronics Engineering
  • Diploma/Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
  • Civil/Construction Technology
  • Welding and Fabrication
  • Plumbing and Pipefitting
  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
  • Automotive Mechanics
  • Plant/Machine Operation
  • Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)
  • CAD/Draughting basics
Institutions
  • Universities (accredited public and private universities offering relevant programmes)
  • National Polytechnics and TVET institutions (diploma, certificate, artisan programmes)
  • Technical Training Institutes and Vocational Centres
  • Professional Colleges and Accredited Training Academies
  • Sector Training Authorities and Recognised Centres of Excellence
  • Employer-based Academies and Apprenticeship Programmes
  • Online Learning Platforms (supplementary; verify recognition for regulated fields)
  • Industry Associations and Professional Bodies (short courses/CPD)
Minimum requirements
  • Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • Basic literacy and numeracy (reading, writing, and basic calculations)
  • Good conduct, reliability, and professional behaviour
  • Ability to follow instructions, procedures, and workplace rules
  • Basic digital literacy where the role uses computers/phones
  • Physical/medical fitness where the role is physically demanding or safety-sensitive
  • Regulatory registration/licensing where required (profession-dependent)
  • Background checks/clearance for sensitive roles where applicable
Work context
Workplace policies | Team collaboration | Quality standards | Office-based | Meetings | Stakeholder engagement | Decision-making | Travel/field visits
Where they work
  • Public sector institutions, private companies, NGOs and community-based organisations depending on the sector.
Work setting
Not specified.
Schedule
Full-time commonDaytime hours commonDeadlines possible
Employment type
Formal employment possiblePublic sector leadership rolesCorporate executive rolesBoard/committee engagements possible
Earnings
Entry level
KES 80,000 – 150,000
Mid level
KES 150,000 – 300,000
Senior level
KES 300,000+
Entry-level typical range (illustrative): KES 80,000 – 150,000 | Mid-level typical range (illustrative): KES 150,000 – 300,000 | Senior/experienced typical range (illustrative): KES 300,000+ | Earnings vary by employer (public/private), location, allowances, commissions, overtime, risk factors, and scarcity of skills
How to become one
Gain a relevant degree, build experience in the sector, move into supervisory roles and develop leadership, financial and people-management skills.
Career progression
  • Assistant/Officer roles → Supervisor → Manager → Senior Manager/Director → Executive/CEO
  • Possible movement into board/committee leadership and high-level advisory roles
Related occupations
  • Other occupations within the same KeSCO major group
  • Support roles in the same sector/industry
  • Supervisory roles related to this occupation’s work area
  • Specialist variants of the same occupation (where they exist)
Occupation titles
1110-16 — Assistant Minister
1110-46 — Attorney General
Attorney General is responsible for oversees all legal affairs of the government drafts legislation and prepares government regulations based on the existing laws provide policy, coordination, and oversight with regard to various legal sector institutions; represent the government in legal proceeding in which the government is a party within their professional field.
1110-48 — Auditor General
Auditor General is responsible for oversight role of ensuring accountability within the three arms of government audit all government ministries, departments and agencies accounts and prepares controllers and auditors general reports on their financial report for presentation to the relevant parliamentary committee within their professional field.
1110-15 — Cabinet Minister
1110-14 — Cabinet Secretary
Cabinet Secretary is responsible for to oversee the implementation of national government policies, programs and projects in their respective ministry, departments and agencies facilitate the inter ministerial coordination across cross functional initiatives and programs within their professional field.
1110-45 — Chief Justice
Chief Justice is responsible for heads the judiciary setting policies for the administration of justice and the running of the judicial arm of government takes part in selection and recruitment of judges and magistrates appointed by jsc swears in the president admission of lawyers as officers of the high court within their professional field.
1110-17 — Chief Secretary
1110-55 — Chief Whip
Chief Whip is responsible for get the governments business through the national assembly secure government majority in votes on its legislative and policy programmes within their professional field.
1110-35 — Clerk to senate
Clerk To Senate is responsible for run day to day management and functions of the assembly implementation of the decisions relating to the national assembly in charge of all the financial and human resource functions in the parliament (senate) advises the members of the national assembly on the legislative process and parliamentary procedure and practice within their professional field.
1110-27 — Clerk to the National Assembly
Clerk To The National Assembly is responsible for run day to day management and function of the assembly implements decisions relating to the national assembly in charge of all the financial and human resource functions of parliament advises members of the national assembly on the legislative process and parliamentary procedure and practice within their professional field.
1110-52 — Commissioner of Revenue Allocation
Commissioner Of Revenue Allocation is responsible for make recommendations concerning the basis for the equitable sharing of revenue raised determine, publish and regularly review a policy on marginalized areas make recommendations on matters concerning the financing and financial management by county governments within their professional field.
1110-51 — Controller of Budget
Controller Of Budget is responsible for oversees the implementation of the budgets of the national and county governments submit to each house of parliament a report on the implementation of the budgets of the national and county governments; advises the parliament on financial matters within their professional field.
1110-56 — Councilor
1110-44 — County Assembly clerk
County Assembly Clerk is responsible for run day to day management and function of the county assembly implements decisions relating to the county assembly in charge of all the financial and human resource functions of county assembly advises members of the county assembly on the legislative process and assembly procedure and practice within their professional field.
1110-38 — County Executive Committee Member
County Executive Committee Member is responsible for to supervise the administration and delivery of services in the respective department of the county government implement county legislation manage and coordinate their respective county departmental functions provide the county assembly with full and regular reports on matter relating to the county advise the governor on matters within his/her area of jurisdiction within their professional field.
1110-37 — Deputy Governor
Deputy Governor is responsible for deputize for the governor in executing the governor’s functions within their professional field.
1110-12 — Deputy President
Deputy President is responsible for deputy to the president and deputizes the president in the execution of the presidents functions within their professional field.
1110-42 — Deputy Speaker of the County Assembly
Deputy Speaker Of The County Assembly is responsible for deputy to the speaker of the county assembly and deputizes the speaker in the execution of the speakers functions within their professional field.
1110-25 — Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly
Deputy Speaker Of The National Assembly is responsible for deputy to the speaker of the national assembly and deputizes the speaker in the execution of the speakers functions within their professional field.
1110-33 — Deputy Speaker Senate
Deputy Speaker Senate is responsible for deputy to the speaker of the senate and deputizes the speaker in the execution of the speakers functions within their professional field.
1110-53 — Director of Public Prosecution
Director Of Public Prosecution is responsible for prosecution of criminal and economic offenders to monitor, train, appoint and gazette public prosecutors to direct investigations and guide the conduct of criminal investigations to advice government institutions on criminal law handles matters relating to international relations including extradition and mutual legal assistance (mla) within their professional field.
1110-23 — Financial Secretary
Financial Secretary is responsible for oversees policy concerning the flow of financial resources in government within their professional field.
1110-36 — Governor
Governor is responsible for head of county government exercise the executive authority of the county government with the assistance of the deputy governor and county executive committee; making, approving and implementing county policies perform state functions within the county on the basis of mutual consultations with the president within their professional field.
1110-28 — Leader of Majority
Leader Of Majority is responsible for leads government business in the national assembly of the largest party or coalition of parties; leads the business committee that sets agenda of parliament organizes legislative plans of the house consults with members to understand how party members feel about issues works to advance the goals of his/her party within their professional field.
1110-31 — Leader of Minority
Leader Of Minority is responsible for serve as the spokesperson for their party’s positions coordinate their respective legislative strategies leader in the national assembly of the second largest party or coalition of parties within their professional field.
1110-54 — Mayor
1110-26 — Member National Assembly
Member National Assembly is responsible for represent their constituencies in parliament enacting and debating proposed new legislation scrutinizing government expenditures and investments; determines allocation of national revenue between the levels of government participating in general debates in the chambers discuss parliamentary business including budget within their professional field.
1110-43 — Member of County assembly
Member Of County Assembly is responsible for represent their wards in county assembly enacting and debating proposed new legislation within the county scrutinizing county expenditures and investments; participating in general debates in the chambers discuss county business including budget within their professional field.
1110-22 — Permanent Secretary
1110-11 — President
President is responsible for head of state and government exercise the executive authority of the republic commander in chief of the kenya defense forces chairs national security council symbol of national unity appoints officials whose duties have been incorporated into the country’s constitution within their professional field.
1110-21 — Principal Secretary
Principal Secretary is responsible for in charge of all the financial and human resource functions in the state department/ministry implementing government policies and strategic plans promoting values and principles spelt in article 10 and 232 of the constitution of kenya in the operations of the state departments within their professional field.
1110-18 — Secretary to the Cabinet
Secretary to The Cabinet is responsible for in charge of cabinet office keeps minutes of the cabinet arranging the business of the cabinet/ agendas convey decision of the cabinet to appropriate authorities executes directives of the cabinet within their professional field.
1110-34 — Senator
Senator is responsible for represent the counties and serves to protect the interest of the counties and their governments determines the allocation of national revenue and exercise oversight over national revenue located to county government determines any resolution to remove state officers e.g; president, deputy president, governor etc; participates in law making and approving bills concerning counties within their professional field.
1110-47 — Solicitor General
Solicitor General is responsible for in charge of all the financial functions in the attorneys general office responsible for the discipline of state counsel and other members of staff of the office of the attorney general manage the administrative and the legal function of the office of attorney general within their professional field.
1110-41 — Speaker County Assembly
Speaker County Assembly is responsible for presides over the proceedings of respective county assemblies ensures that debates are conducted according to established standing orders, rules and regulations; presides over the speaker's committee, and may serve on relevant official committees; chairs the sittings of the county assembly service commission within their professional field.
1110-32 — Speaker of Senate
Speaker Of Senate is responsible for presides over the proceedings in the senate ensures that debates are conducted according to established standing orders, rules and regulations; presides over the speaker's committee, and may serve on relevant official committees; chairs the sittings of parliamentary service commission within their professional field.
1110-24 — Speaker of the National Assembly
Speaker Of The National Assembly is responsible for presides over the proceedings in parliament ensures that debates are conducted according to established standing orders, rules and regulations; presides over the speaker's committee, and may serve on relevant official committees; chairs the sittings of the parliamentary service commission within their professional field.
1110-13 — Vice President