Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, January 06, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
5. Department of Gender, Youth and Social Services
• Director, Social Services, Job Group “R”- 1 post (Advert No. 18/2022)

Duties and Responsibilities
i) Planning and implementing programs related to social affairs in the County. ii) Planning and implementing program related to gender and social development affairs
iii) Maintaining records and lists of all gender, marginalized groups and social development related activities within the county;
iv) Providing technical and administrative guidelines to the relevant stakeholders on implementing County supported programmes/ projects;
v) Contributing to the formulation and preparation of project proposals, work plans and strategy documents in the department.
vi) Conducting research to support programme/project activities in the directorate.
vii) Ensuring the integration of a gender equality, cultural diversity and human — rights based approach in program/activities design, implementation and reporting
viii) Acting as strategic and policy advisor on social related matters to the chief officer in the department.
ix) Coordinating ordering, acquisition, inventorying and disposition of the directorate resources.
x) Providing research on social services development.
xi) 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
xii) Participating in monitoring, reporting and evaluation of the programs/projects in the directorate.
xiii) Performing any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirement for Appointment
i) Be a Kenyan Citizen
ii) Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Social Work, psychology or Community
Development; or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; iii) Master’s Degree in any of the following: Sociology, Social Work, psychology or
Community Development from a university recognized in Kenya; iv) A minimum of Seven (7) years’ experience in relevant work and at least three
(3) years in a managerial position in the Public Service or in the Private Sector;
v) Demonstrate a thorough understanding of county/National goals, policies and development objectives and the ability to translate them into social development programs/projects.
vi) Members of the Kenya Institute of Social Work KISWCD

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Duly filled Employment Form together with the required documents should be sent or hand delivered to:

THE SECRETARY,
COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD OFFICES
P.O BOX 90-10100,
NYERI
CELLPHONE: 0745342000

All applications (hand delivered or through post office) should be received on or before 20th January 2022 at 5.00pm

Note:
1. Shortlisted candidates will be required to comply with Chapter Six of the Constitution during the interviews. They will be required to provide valid compliances which includes;
▪ Good Conduct
▪ Higher Education Loans Board
▪ Tax Compliance
▪ Ethics and Anti-Corruption ▪ Credit Reference Bureau.
2. Interns who have served or are currently serving in the County Government of Nyeri and fulfils the requisite requirements for appointment are encouraged to apply.
3. Any communication from the County Public Service Board SHALL be through the above address and cellphone.
4. The County Public Service Board does not charge for any of the recruitment exercises, including shortlisting and appointment. Any request for payment or favor should be reported to the police or to the County Public Service Board. You can use our cellphone numbers: 0745342000 / 0733977003

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