SOCIAL Policy Officer at Kakamega County

Duties and Responsibilities

i. Reports to the Program Manager;
ii. Constituting and coordinating compliments/complaints & grievances of teams at Ward levels in the County;
iii. Linking the program with other social protection institutions in the County and Nationally;
iv. Ensuring that relevant program with other social protection is disseminated to the primary beneficiaries and the general public in liaison with the Communication Officer;
v. Employing all available communication channels to ensure that relevant information on social protection reaches all concerned parties;
vi. Procuring relevant social protection communication material and airtime on timely basis;
vii. Collaborating with various social protection officers in the County to ensure relevant social protection information is disseminated accurately to the vulnerable groups;
viii. Coordinating an elaborate referral system to other existing social protection services;
ix. Performing any other lawful duties that may be assigned by the Program Manager.

Requirements for Appointment

i. Be a Kenyan Citizen;
ii. Be in possession of a Bachelors Degree in Social Science from a recognized university;
iii. Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution;
iv. At least one year working experience with cash transfer programs will be added advantage;
v. Must be proficient in both English and Swahili. Working knowledge of Luhya language will be an added advantage;
vi. Have good communication and computer skills;
vii. Demonstrate a good understanding of the County Government’s mandate, health policies, vision, mission as well as Vision 2030;
viii. Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the national values and principles of Public Service and Governance as espoused in the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, Article 10 and 232.