The State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs has advertised 299 contract positions, comprising 280 Mentors and 19 Mentor Supervisors, across 16 sub-counties in 10 counties. The positions are part of the government's efforts to strengthen social protection initiatives. Applications for the positions are set to close on November 17, 2026.
The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has specified the requirements for the mentor positions, which include a minimum mean grade of C minus at the Form Four level. Candidates with a diploma in Social Work, Education, Psychology, or related fields will have an added advantage. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate prior experience working with youth, vulnerable populations, or poverty graduation programs, alongside strong interpersonal communication skills and a clean ethical record.
For the supervisory roles, applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Education, Psychology, or a related discipline, coupled with at least one year of practical experience in mentorship, community work, or poverty graduation frameworks. Familiarity with safeguarding, GESI (Gender Equality and Social Inclusion), and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) is mandatory. Interested and qualified candidates are instructed to submit their applications online via the official portal at www.socialprotection.go.ke.
In addition to the social protection initiatives, public institutions in higher education and financial governance have announced employment openings to strengthen institutional capacities. Karatina University has issued an extensive external advertisement seeking to recruit qualified and experienced personnel to fill 71 vacant positions distributed across various academic and administrative departments. The university is looking for senior lecturers, lecturers, and tutorial fellows across multiple faculties.
The Financial Reporting Centre (FRC) has also announced a comprehensive roster of vacancies to bolster its technical and operational capacity in identifying and combating money laundering and terrorist financing. The agency is recruiting for high-level technical and managerial positions, including Director of Compliance and Technical Capacity Development, Deputy Directors for Operational Analysis and External Relations, Assistant Directors, Financial Intelligence Officers, Internal Auditors, and ICT officers.
The release of these job openings aligns with the broader national administrative objectives highlighted in the MyGov review. As the government rolls out large-scale economic and environmental projects, strengthening institutional human capital across regulatory bodies, academic institutions, and grassroots social programs remains a vital pillar of public administration. Job seekers across the country are encouraged to utilize official digital portals to review full job descriptions and adhere strictly to specified deadlines.
The announcement of these job openings is a significant development in the country's efforts to address unemployment and provide opportunities for its citizens. With various institutions and government departments recruiting for different positions, job seekers have a range of opportunities to explore. It is essential for interested candidates to review the job specifications, ensure they meet the requirements, and submit their applications within the specified deadlines.
Key points
- The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has announced 299 contract positions for Mentors and Mentor Supervisors across 16 sub-counties in 10 counties.
- Karatina University and the Financial Reporting Centre have also announced employment openings to strengthen institutional capacities.
- Job seekers are encouraged to utilize official digital portals to review full job descriptions and adhere strictly to specified deadlines.
