Principal Social Development Officer Job in Kenya

Principal Social Development Officer

VACANCY NO. 13/PROM/2023/01

Requirement for Appointment

Served in the grade of Chief Social Development Officer for at least three (3) years

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work, Psychology, Community Development, Project Development/ Management, Disability Studies, Counselling, Gender Studies, Gender and Development, Business Administration/ Management or equivalent from a recognized institution

Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four [4] weeks from a recognized institution;

Certificate in computer applications skills from a recognized institution; and

Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities


Sensitizing stakeholders on social development policies and programmes;

Conducting situation analysis of social development programmes;

Analyzing data on accessibilities on social development opportunities for men and women;

Mobilizing local resources for the implementation of community development projects;

Vetting and registering groups and community based organizations to benefit social development programmes;

Preparing reports on social development programmes;

Mainstreaming disability in programmes and projects;

Promoting volunteerism for peace and social economic development;

Sensitizing communities on affirmative action for persons with disabilities; and

Creating awareness on family promotion and protection programmes

How to Apply

Qualified serving officers are required to make an application by downloading and completing a Promotion Application Form – PSB FORM – 2 (Revised 2023) from County Government of Nakuru website www.nakuru.go.ke

Duly filled application form should be sent to the Board through the Post Office or Courier Services in a sealed envelope to the address below On or Before 29th May, 2023 clearly indicating the vacancy number and position applied for on the envelope (Hand delivered applications will not be accepted)

The Secretary
Nakuru County Public Service Board
Public Works Building- Prisons Road
P.O Box 2870-20100
NAKURU