The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments

For appointment to this grade a candidate must:-

• Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KSCE) mean grade C (Plain) or its equivalent from a recognized examining body;
• Have a Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration, Management, Social Work, Community Development, Education, Governance, Conflict Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be a resident of  Burder–Location, Diif Sub-County, Wajir County;
• Have a Certificate of Good conduct; and
• Have good communication skills

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will be deployed in a location. The Officer will work under the general guidance and supervision of a Senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will include:-

• Coordination of Government functions which include promoting cohesion, integration and patriotism to enhance peace and national unity;
• Coordinating of disaster management in the location where National Government is required to respond;
• Convening and chairing locational peace and security committees and implementing its decisions;
• Promoting law and order in liaison with security agencies;
• Implementing Nyumba Kumi initiative;
• Monitoring and reporting of movement of aliens;
• Disseminating Government policies and collecting feedback through public barazas;
• Identifying citizens for national and civil registration;
• Identifying beneficiaries of deceased persons’ estates;
• Implementing measures on the campaign against alcohol, drugs and substance abuse;
• Linking public and private agencies to local communities;
• Promoting peace-building and conflict resolution;
• Mobilizing citizens for community development;
• Participating in official and state functions; and
• Mobilizing communities to respond to disasters and emergencies