TSC Seeks New CEO as Nancy Macharia’s Decade-Long Tenure Nears End

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has formally advertised the position of Chief Executive Officer.

The advert for the CEO, who is also the Secretary to the commission, points to the impending end of Dr. Nancy Macharia’s decade-long tenure at the helm of the commission.

Macharia, who has served as CEO since 2015, became the first woman to lead the Commission since its establishment.

Her successor is expected to take office later this year.

In a notice published in MyGov this week, TSC invited qualified candidates to apply for the top job.

The role involves steering the commission’s strategic direction and overseeing its day-to-day operations.

“The Secretary shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Commission responsible for implementation of policies, decisions and strategies of the Commission,” the advert read in part.

The next CEO will serve a five-year term, renewable once, in line with Section 16 of the TSC Act.

The appointment comes at a time when the commission is undergoing key policy reforms and facing growing scrutiny over teacher management and education standards in Kenya.

To qualify, applicants must be Kenyan citizens holding a degree in education from a recognised university and have at least 10 years’ experience in education, administration and management, public administration, human resource or financial management.

Additionally, candidates must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on integrity and leadership.

According to the advert, the successful candidate will serve as head of the TSC Secretariat, act as the Accounting Officer of the Commission, and be the custodian of all Commission records.

Other duties include supervising staff, coordinating the implementation of policies, and ensuring compliance with public ethics and values.

“Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., through the TSC online portal https://www.recruitment.tsc.go.ke, via email to [email protected], or hand-delivered to the Commission’s offices in Upper Hill, Nairobi,” the advert said.

Applicants are required to include a completed application form, detailed CV, academic and professional certificates, and valid clearance documents from five oversight bodies, including KRA, HELB, EACC, DCI, and a recognized Credit Reference Bureau.

“The names of all applicants and the interview schedule of those shortlisted shall be published in the print media and the Commission’s website,” TSC noted, warning that canvassing or providing false information would lead to disqualification.