Children’s Officers

Applications are invited from qualified persons for the positions shown below.

VACANCY IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND SOCIAL PROTECTION

STATE DEPARTMENT FOR SOCIAL PROTECTION AND SENIOR CITIZEN AFFAIRS

CHILDREN OFFICER II– FIFTY (50) POSTS – V/NO. 226/2023

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh 32,700 p.m – Ksh 42,690 p.m. (CSG 11)
House Allowance: Ksh 5,000p.m.- Ksh10,000 p.m (Depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 4,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days
Medical Cover: As provided by the Government
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Child Psychology, Social Work, Community Development, Criminology, Guidance and Counselling, Social Development or Social Studies from a university recognized in Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This is an entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Specific duties and responsibilities include:-

(i) rescuing children from hostile environment;
(ii) preparing and generating children welfare related reports;
(iii) creating awareness and advocacy on Children Services;
(iv) visiting homes to conduct interviews and compile reports for presentation to courts of law;
(v) identifying and committing Children to safe places;
(vi) receiving and recording complaints and any other reports regarding violation of children rights; and
(vii) collecting data on children welfare matters.