Laikipia County is one of the 14 counties within the Rift Valley region and one of the 47 counties in the Republic of Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities

Principal Gender Culture and Social Services Officer manage local social programs, supports community mobilization, and supervises the implementation of grassroots development projects. Coordinate and Oversee community development and social welfare initiatives. Conduct community surveys, profile local groups, and analyze data to identify priority needs. Act as a primary liaison between local communities, government agencies, and partner organizations. Organize and facilitate training workshops, civic education and empowerment sessions. Prepare periodic progress reports, manage project documentation, and assist with basic resource allocation.

Requirement for Appointment

• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than seven (7) years in the professional field in the public service or private sector.
• Degree in Community Development, Social Work, Sociology, Project Management, or related social science.
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting for not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability; and,
• A Certificate in Computer Application Skills.

NO OF VACANCIES: TWO (2)

TERMS OF SERVICE: PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE

• Manage local social programs, support community mobilization, and supervise the implementation of grassroots development projects.
• Coordinate and oversee community development and social welfare initiatives.
• Conduct community surveys, profile local groups, and analyze data to identify priority needs.
• Act as a primary liaison between local communities, government agencies, and partner organizations.
• Organize and facilitate training workshops, civic education and empowerment sessions.
• Prepare periodic progress reports, manage project documentation, and assist with basic resource allocation.

• Community mobilization
• Community surveys and data analysis
• Project documentation and reporting
• Training workshop facilitation
• Computer application skills
• Professional competence and administrative capability

• Degree in Community Development, Social Work, Sociology, Project Management, or related social science.
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting for not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• A Certificate in Computer Application Skills.
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability.