For appointment to this grade a candidate must:-
- Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KSCE) mean grade C (Plain) or its equivalent from a recognized examining body;
- Have a Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration, Management, Social Work, Community Development, Education, Governance, Conflict Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Be a resident of Burder–Location, Diif Sub-County, Wajir County;
- Have a Certificate of Good conduct; and
- Have good communication skills
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will be deployed in a location. The Officer will work under the general guidance and supervision of a Senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will include:-
- Coordination of Government functions which include promoting cohesion, integration and patriotism to enhance peace and national unity;
- Coordinating of disaster management in the location where National Government is required to respond;
- Convening and chairing locational peace and security committees and implementing its decisions;
- Promoting law and order in liaison with security agencies;
- Implementing Nyumba Kumi initiative;
- Monitoring and reporting of movement of aliens;
- Disseminating Government policies and collecting feedback through public barazas;
- Identifying citizens for national and civil registration;
- Identifying beneficiaries of deceased persons’ estates;
- Implementing measures on the campaign against alcohol, drugs and substance abuse;
- Linking public and private agencies to local communities;
- Promoting peace-building and conflict resolution;
- Mobilizing citizens for community development;
- Participating in official and state functions; and
- Mobilizing communities to respond to disasters and emergencies