Deputy Director - Children Services - 10 Posts at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• cumulative service period of twelve (12) years three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Assistant Director Children’s Services, CSG 7 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• a Bachelors degree in the following disciplines: Sociology, Social Work, Community Development, Guidance and Counseling, Child Psychology, Criminology, Social Development or Social Studies from a recognized institution; 
• knowledge and understanding of the provisions of the Children’s Act of 2001, the Volunteer Children’s Officers (VCO)concept and all the other relevant provisions; and 
• shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results. 

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:- 

• guiding the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies and programmes for promoting children rights and welfare;
• liaising with stakeholders and partners on children’s matters and designing children’s services programmes and activities undertaken; 
• monitoring and evaluating the implementation of Children Act; 
• reporting on International and Regional Instruments on Children through periodic State Party Reports and their responses; interpreting and disseminating research findings on children’s services; 
• collaboration with stakeholders in implementing children programmes; 
• monitoring and evaluating the implementation of Children Act,2001; 
• promoting children rights and welfare; 
• coordinating the implementation of international and Regional resolutions on children’s matters; 
• providing advice and guidance in the development of National Plans of Action on children’s welfare; 
• conducting inspections to Charitable Children Institutions (CCIs) to ensure compliance to standards; 
• monitoring and evaluating the implementation of Children Act,2001, and reporting on relevant legislation gaps; 
• monitoring the Presidential Bursary Fund Program; and 
• coordinating capacity building and development for Children Services staff.