Vacancy title:
Deputy Director, Community Development

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Management, Social Services & Nonprofit, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
County Government of Kitui

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, February 4 2026

Duty Station:
Kitui | Kitui

Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, January 18 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Be a Citizen of Kenya;
• Served in the grade of Assistant Director, Community Development, for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Sociology, Public Administration or related field from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in Community Development, Sociology, Public Administration, or related field from a recognized institution; and
• Proven leadership and program management skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all community development programs;
• Formulate policies and guidelines to support community empowerment;
• Supervise subordinate officers and ensure effective program delivery;
• Mobilize resources and foster partnerships with development stakeholders;
• Monitor implementation of social development projects and assess impact; and
• Prepare departmental work plans, budgets, and performance reports.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Kitui County Government website: www.kitui.go.ke

Candidates should complete one KCPSB 2 Employment form. The completed KCPSB 2 Employment form, together with certified copies of applicant’s National Identity Card, professional certificates, academic certificates and transcripts, should be submitted to the Kitui County Public Service Board jobs portal on or before Wednesday 4th February, 2026.

Please Note:

• The KCPSB 2 Employment form is available in the County Government website.
• Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offense to include incorrect information in the application. Details not obtained by closure of the advertisement will not be considered.
• Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.
• Short listed candidates shall be required to produce originals of their national identity card, academic certificates and transcripts.
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

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