Deputy Director – Children Services

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is seeking highly experienced and visionary professionals to fill the position of Deputy Director – Children Services. This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping, coordinating, and overseeing national policies and programmes that promote and protect children’s rights and welfare in Kenya. The role is ideal for candidates seeking senior-level public service commission jobs with strategic impact.

Key Job Information

• Position: Deputy Director – Children Services
• Organisation: Public Service Commission
• Job Scale: As per approved PSC grading structure
• Number of Vacancies: As advertised
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable (P&P)
• Location: Kenya (national and assigned duty stations)
• Experience Level: Senior / Executive level
• Application Deadline: As indicated in the official PSC advert

About the Public Service Commission

The Public Service Commission of Kenya is a constitutional body mandated to uphold the values and principles of public service while strengthening governance, accountability, and service delivery across government institutions. PSC plays a critical role in policy oversight, leadership development, and coordination of social services.

Careers under jobs at Public Service Commission provide opportunities to influence national policy, lead multi-stakeholder programmes, and deliver long-term social impact. The Commission works closely with Ministries, Departments, Agencies, development partners, and civil society to advance inclusive and rights-based public service.

These senior public service commission vacancies are suited for professionals committed to ethical leadership, child protection, and public sector transformation.

Job Description

The Deputy Director – Children Services provides strategic leadership in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of children’s services policies and programmes. The role ensures compliance with the Children Act, 2001, international and regional child rights instruments, and national development priorities.

The position oversees stakeholder coordination, programme design, institutional capacity building, and statutory reporting on children’s matters. It is a critical leadership role within PSC jobs that directly contributes to safeguarding children’s rights and welfare nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Guiding the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of policies and programmes promoting children’s rights and welfare.
• Liaising with stakeholders, partners, and institutions on children’s matters and overseeing the design of children’s services programmes.
• Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the Children Act, 2001 across relevant institutions.
• Preparing and submitting periodic State Party Reports and responses on international and regional instruments on children.
• Interpreting, disseminating, and applying research findings related to children’s services.
• Coordinating the implementation of international and regional resolutions on children’s matters.
• Providing strategic advice and guidance in the development of National Plans of Action on children’s welfare.
• Conducting inspections of Charitable Children Institutions (CCIs) to ensure compliance with prescribed standards.
• Identifying and reporting legislative, policy, and implementation gaps in the Children Act framework.
• Monitoring the implementation of the Presidential Bursary Fund Programme.
• Coordinating capacity building, training, and professional development initiatives for Children Services staff.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum cumulative service period of twelve (12) years, with at least three (3) years served in the grade of Assistant Director – Children Services (CSG 7) or a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service.
• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institution in one of the following disciplines:
  • Sociology
  • Social Work
  • Community Development
  • Guidance and Counseling
  • Child Psychology
  • Criminology
  • Social Development
  • Social Studies
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Children Act, 2001, the Volunteer Children’s Officers (VCO) concept, and related legal provisions.
• Proven merit and ability as reflected in performance outcomes, leadership effectiveness, and results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in child protection, welfare, or social development programmes.
• Strong policy development, monitoring, and evaluation skills.
• Proven experience in stakeholder coordination at national and international levels.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage large-scale programmes.
• High standards of integrity, accountability, and commitment to public service values.

Benefits and Compensation

The Deputy Director – Children Services role is offered on Permanent and Pensionable terms in accordance with PSC regulations. The position offers:

• Competitive senior executive remuneration based on PSC job scale.
• Pension and retirement benefits under the public service scheme.
• Long-term job security and executive career progression.
• Opportunity to shape national child protection and welfare policy.
• A professional environment that supports ethical leadership and work-life balance.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates seeking senior public service commission jobs, public service commission vacancies, jobs at Public Service Commission, or executive-level PSC jobs in children services are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should apply using the Apply Now button below. Applications must be submitted within the timelines specified in the official Public Service Commission advertisement. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Public Service Commission is an equal opportunity employer committed to merit-based recruitment and the promotion of children’s rights and welfare.