Job Description
Reporting to the Director of Social Services, the Officer will be responsible for the following
duties and responsibilities: -
a) Duties and Responsibilities
i) Planning and harmonizing related development programs and issues relating to
marginalized and vulnerable groups;
ii) Collecting, summarizing, analysing, and disseminating information and decisions
concerning vulnerable groups to the relevant offices and preparing reports;
iii) Monitoring the implementation of programs relating to vulnerable groups at the
Sub-County level and preparing reports;
iv) Maintaining contact with relevant institutions involved in research and social
development of vulnerable groups;
v) Preparing and facilitating Sub-County meetings in connection with vulnerable
groups;
vi) Collaborating with other institutions, agencies, organizations, and NGOs dealing with
the welfare and development of vulnerable groups with a view of raising awareness
and ensuring implementation of decisions and programs;
vii) Participating in all activities related to the welfare and development of vulnerable
groups;
viii) Ensuring that the interests of vulnerable groups are mainstreamed in the social
development issues;
ix) Performing any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.
b) Requirements for Appointment
i) Be a Kenyan Citizen.
ii) Possess a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Social
Work, Psychology, Mental Health, Anthropology, Counselling, Gender, and
Development, or Community Development from a recognized institution.
iii) Experience as a Social Welfare Officer or Social Worker or a comparable and relevant
position for 1 year.