Embu County Profile Embu County Government headed by H.E Governor Martin Wambora is one of the 47 counties in Kenya which came into operation after the March 4 2013 General Election. As an entity exercising constitutional authority, it is responsible for county legislation (outlined in article 185 of the Constitution of Kenya), executive functions (outlined in article 183), functions outlined in the fourth schedule of the constitution of Kenya, functions transferred from the national government through article 187 of the constitution of Kenya, functions agreed upon with other counties under article 189(2) of the constitution of Kenya, and establishment and staffing of a public service (under article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Working with local communities and self-help groups to identify their socio-economic needs
• Mobilizing communities for the implementation of socio-economic development programmes and projects
• Registering persons with disabilities, poor and vulnerable individuals for social protection programmes
• Collecting data on accessibilities on opportunities for men and women 2
• Training communities and groups on livelihood projects.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• A Diploma in any of the following disciplines:- Social Work, Community Development, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration/Management, Counseling and Gender Studies