Job Description
CHILDREN OFFICER II– FIFTY (50) POSTS – V/NO. 226/2023
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh 32,700 p.m - Ksh 42,690 p.m. (CSG 11)
House Allowance: Ksh 5,000p.m.- Ksh10,000 p.m (Depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 4,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days
Medical Cover: As provided by the Government
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Bachelors Degree in any of the
following disciplines: Sociology, Child Psychology, Social Work, Community
Development, Criminology, Guidance and Counselling, Social Development or Social
Studies or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya.
Duties and Responsibilities:
This is an entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work
under the guidance of a senior officer. Specific duties and responsibilities include:-
(i) rescuing children from hostile environment;
(ii) preparing and generating children welfare related reports;
(iii) creating awareness and advocacy on Children Services;
(iv) visiting homes to conduct interviews and compile reports for presentation to
courts of law;
(v) identifying and committing Children to safe places;
(vi) receiving and recording complaints and any other reports regarding violation
of children rights; and
(vii) collecting data on children welfare matters.