For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have the following requirements:

• 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
• Have 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;
• 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 3
  (x) overseeing the mobilization and sensitization of the public on requirements for
  registration and issuance of National Identity Cards.