Children's Officer - 50 Positions at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

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  inKenya.

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:-

• Rescuing children from hostile environment;
• Preparing and generating children welfare related reports;
• Creating awareness and advocacy on Children Services;
• Visiting homes to conduct interviews and compile reports for presentation to courts of law;
• Identifying and committing Children to safe places;
• Receiving and recording complaints and any other reports regarding violation of children rights; and
• Collecting data on children welfare matters.