QUALIFICATIONS,REQUIREMENTS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 124,630.00 - 172,350.00 (CPSB 03)House Allowance: Ksh. 35,000.00 p.m Commuter Allowance: KSh. 16,000.00 p.m.Other Allowances as Per the SRC CircularsTerms of Service: Permanent and PensionableRequirement of Appointment:-Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or any other relevant field from a recognized institutionCertificate in Supervisory Skills Course lasting not less than Four (4) weeks from a recognized institutionBe conversant with policy formulation and implementation. Be a strategic thinker and result oriented.Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Devolution, the County development objectives and vision 2030.Satisfy the requirement of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant legislation including international conventions, Acts of Parliament and the Constitution of Kenya 2010.Ten (10) years’ relevant work experience, five (5) years of which must have been in a senior management level in an institution either in the public or private sector.Demonstrate Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal, Organizational, Negotiation and Problem solving skills and ability to build and lead cohesive teamsDuties and Responsibilities:- In charge of Social Services sector and County Children’s Rescue centre Initiate Policy formulation on matters of Gender, Social Welfare, Community Development and other programmes in the sector.Coordinate and supervise human resource management for technical and support cadres in the sector. Provide general administrative direction and oversight of all Gender, Social welfare and community development programs and activities to meet county objectives.Act as strategic and policy advisor on social services matters to the chief officer.Coordinate performance management for technical and support staff in the sector. Interpret and implement policy direction of the department.Oversee mainstreaming of marginalized and vulnerable groups development at the countyOversee promotion of child rights and protection.Oversee the general management and operations of the county children centres and facilities. Conduct registration of self-help groups and projects and coordinate the group’s activities. Coordinate capacity building of communities on income generating activities to improve their livelihoods. Coordinate the establishment and management of community social halls. Promote and advocate for social welfare clients.Organize and coordinate Governors Christmas Tree Fund Oversee monitoring and evaluation of social welfare and development programs and projects.Coordinate the implementation of social welfare programs targeting vulnerable groups (elderly, Hiv, Persons with disabilities, child headed homes, Orphans and Vulnerable Children, Drugs, Alcohol and Substance Abuse etc).Coordinate and organization of development committee activities and programmesFacilitate collection of information and dissemination of the same on regular and timely basisImplement Strategic Plan, prepare Work Plans, negotiate performance targets and submit monthly, quarterly or annual reports to the County Executive Committee and Chief Officer. Liaise with stakeholders such as national government, agencies, charitable organizations, associations for youth, women, and persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups to influence welfare and community development policiesAny other duties assigned by the Chief Officer.