Deputy Director Special Programs & Social Welfare Job Meru CPSB

Job Title: Deputy Director Special Programs & Social Welfare

Date Posted: 08/07/2026

Job Type: Full Time

Employer: Meru County Public Service Board

Industry: Director

Salary: Open

Location: Meru

Country: Kenya

Deadline: 28/07/2026

Summary:

Looking for a director job in Kenya? Meru CPSB is hiring a Deputy Director, Special Programs & Social Welfare skilled in disaster risk management, social welfare programming, and stakeholder coordination.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director Special Programs, the officer will assist the Director to deal with highly complex development activities and diverse socio-economic and political background. The officer will be responsible for the efficient management and co-ordination of county Government such as co-ordination of development activities, mobilization of resources for development; co-ordination of disaster management and emergency response activities; coordination and promotion of peace and security; promotion and co-ordination of conflict resolution and peace building.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to his grade, an officer must have: –

• Served in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of five (5) years;
• A university degree in Political Sciences, International Relations, Economics or Business information technology or any other relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Good knowledge of the development sector and international affairs.
• Strong project management, research and analytical skills.

How to Apply

Important information to all Applicants:

• Details for all the posts are also available in our recruitment portal.
• All applications will be done through our recruitment portal recruitment.merucountypublicserviceboard.or.ke
• The applications deadline will be on Tuesday 28th July 2026.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NB: County Government of Meru is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disability and marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.

**The Secretary/C.E.O

Meru County Public Service Board

P.O. BOX 109-60200

MERU.**