For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• cumulative service period of ten 10 years three 3 of which must have been in the grade of Principal Children’s Officer, CSG 8 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• a Bachelors degree in the following disciplines: Sociology, Social Work, Community Development, Guidance and Counseling, Child Psychology, Criminology, Social Development or Social Studies from a recognized institution; and
•  shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results. 

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: - 

• coordinating the establishment of Area Advisory Councils AACs and Children Assemblies; promoting children’s rights and welfare; 
• disseminating international and regional resolutions on children’s matters; 
• providing technical advice in the development of National Plans of Action on children’s welfare disseminating operational guidelines and check lists for Charitable Children Institutions CCIs to ensure compliance to standards; 
• collaboration with stakeholders in implementing children programmes; preparing and presenting reports on adoption to the High Court; compiling and submitting data to the National Children’s database; 
• monitoring and evaluating the implementation of Children Act,2001, and reporting on relevant legislation gaps; and
• compiling and submitting data and reports on Presidential Bursary Fund Disbursement Committee.