Job Description
PRINCIPAL CULTURAL OFFICER, JOB GROUP ‘N’ (CPSB 06) – ONE (1) POST ADVERT NO.
77/2021/2022
Salary Scale: Ksh. 56,370 x 2,750 – 59,120 x 2,920 – 62,040 x 3080 - 65,120 x 3,440 –
68,560 x 3,590 – 72,150 x 3,790 – 75,940 x 3,800 – 79,740 x 3,810 – 83,550 x 3,810 –
87,360 p.m.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:- endorsing registration forms for cultural
practitioners; guiding cultural practitioners on formation of associations and committees;
promoting Kiswahili and indigenous languages; disseminating cultural development
activities; sensitizing communities to safeguard and appreciate cultural diversity;
educating the public on cultural rights; organizing community cultural festivals and the
Kenya Music and Cultural Festival conducting workshops, seminars, exhibitions, concerts,
competitions and festivals to promote cultural; vetting cultural groups to participate
during public functions.
In addition, duties and responsibilities will entail:- identifying and documenting viable
elements of intangible cultural heritage for inscription and safeguarding; planning,
coordinating and implementing cultural programmes and preparing periodic reports;
promoting creative cultural industries; recommending persons for awards and honours
as national heroes and heroines; mobilizing resources to empower cultural practitioners;
sensitizing communities to preserve and promote tangible and intangible cultural
diversity; and identifying development partners and strengthening existing linkages with
stakeholders for cultural development and posterity.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointments to the grade, an officer must have:-
i. Served in the grade of Chief Cultural Officer in the county public service for a
minimum period of three (3) years;
ii. Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines: Cultural Studies,
Anthropology, Sociology, History, Philosophy , Archeology, Creative arts, Theatre
Arts, Music, Fine Arts, Kiswahili and Literary Studies Political Science, Psychology,
indigenous languages or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
iii. Attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from
a recognized institution;
iv. Certificate in computer applications; and
v. Shown outstanding professional competence and administrative ability as
reflected in work performance