Public Participation and Civic Education Officer at Samburu County Government

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinating Public Participation activities of the County Government.
• Mobilize and organize the Public, Stakeholders and Local Communities to Participate in County Governance and decision-making Processes.
• Sensitize the Public on County Structures and opportunities for Public Participation.
• Collaborate with relevant Institutions in the County to promote access to information and Civic Education Programmes.
• Establish an appropriate feedback mechanism to the Public.
• Ensure that the Citizen Participation Processes adhere to the relevant Legislation, Regulations, Policies or Guidelines affecting the Rights and Responsibilities of the Public Officers and Participants.
• Facílitate Public Education and Training Programmes relating to Citizen Participation.
• Receiving and coordinating Citizen Petitions within the County Executive.
• Assessing the Public responsiveness to Public Participation and making recommendation to the immediate Supervisor.
• Advise generally on the appropriate Policies, Plans and Strategies for enhancing Public Participation in the County; and
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

• Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Must have a Diploma in Sociology, Education, Political Science, Public/Business Administration.
• Have atleast Three (3) years experience in the Public or Private Service.