Government Announces 299 Job Vacancies Across 10 Counties: How to Apply

October 27, 2026 Majira Media

The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, through the State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs, has announced 299 contract job opportunities to support community mentorship and poverty-graduation programs across Kenya.

The recruitment drive targets candidates for 280 Mentor positions and 19 Mentor Supervisor posts across 16 sub-counties in 10 selected counties. Successful applicants will be engaged on 15-month non-renewable contracts.

Position Breakdown & Academic Requirements

1. Mentors (280 Posts)

Target Audience: Youth and community workers capable of offering direct guidance to vulnerable households and participants in economic empowerment initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum KCSE mean grade of C− (Minus) or equivalent.
- A Diploma in Social Work, Education, Psychology, or a related field will be an added advantage.
- Demonstrated experience working with youth, vulnerable groups, or community-based poverty graduation initiatives.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills with a clean ethical record.

2. Mentor Supervisors (19 Posts)

Target Audience: Professionals responsible for field coordination, monitoring, and administrative oversight of mentorship teams across designated sub-counties.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Education, Psychology, or a related discipline.
- At least 1 year of practical experience in mentorship, community engagement, or youth empowerment programs.
- Working knowledge of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI), Safeguarding principles, and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) frameworks.

Regional Deployment Distribution

The positions are spread across 16 sub-counties in the following 10 targeted counties:

County	Sub-Counties / Key Deployment Locations
Baringo	Kolowa Sub-County (Loiwat, Barpello, Ngoroni)
Turkana	Turkana North Sub-County (Ngisiger, Yapakuno, Kaeris, Kataboi)
Wajir	Wajir East Sub-County (Maalim Salat, Jogbaro, Arbaqeramso)
Tana River	Tana North Sub-County
Kisumu	Kisumu West (Central Kisumu) & Nyando (Onjiko)
Migori	Nyatike West (West Kadem) & Kuria East (Amoyo Central)
Makueni	Kibwezi (Masongaleni) & Mbooni West
Murang’a	Murang’a East & Murang’a South
Taita Taveta	Taveta & Mwatate (Mwatate, Kishamba, Rong’e Juu)
Marsabit	Saku (Jirime, Hula Hula) & North Horr (Malabot, North Horr)

Application Procedure & Deadline

Interested candidates who meet the qualifications must submit their applications strictly online through the State Department’s portal.

Official Web Portal: Visit socialprotection.go.ke to access the recruitment guidelines.
Submission: Complete the online form, select the preferred deployment area, and upload all required academic certificates and supporting testimonials.
Deadline: Applications must be submitted online on or before November 17, 2026.

Important Note: The Ministry emphasizes that the recruitment process is completely free of charge. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.