For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, and currently serving at the grade
of Principal Registration Officer (Persons), CSG ‘8’ and above or in a comparable
and relevant position in the wider Public Service;
a Bachelors degree in any of the following Social Science disciplines: Sociology, Economics, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Education, Population Studies, Anthropology, Communication Journalism, Public Relations or Public Administration/Government from a university recognized in Kenya;
demonstrated outstanding professional competence and administrative ability in
work performance and results; and
demonstrated a thorough understanding of the registration of persons Act and
other related statutes
Duties and Responsibilities:-
Duties and responsibilities at this level include:
reviewing and implementing policies, strategies and programs relating to
registration of persons;
developing and coordinating the implementation of reporting systems that support feedback from clients and relevant stakeholders;
guiding the implementation and enforcement of the Registration of Persons Act;
coordinating investigations and prosecution of offenses committed under registration of Persons Act (CAP 107);
facilitating provision of resources for prosecution witnesses and investigating
officers;
overseeing the preparation, compilation and submission of periodic reports;
coordinating the designing and reviewing of national Identity Cards;
collaborating with Government Ministries/Departments and other agencies on
matters relating to registration of persons;
coordinating the creation and maintenance of comprehensive database for all
registered persons; and
overseeing the mobilization and sensitization of the public on requirements for
registration and issuance of National Identity Cards.
