The Public Service Commission (PSC) of Kenya has announced two vacancies for the position of Principal Labour Migration Officer in the State Department for Labour and Skills Development.
The positions are promotional opportunities available to suitably qualified serving officers in the Public Service. Successful candidates will support national labour migration management through policy implementation, research, data management, migrant worker integration, and the promotion of safe and orderly migration.
Principal Labour Migration Officer Vacancies 2026 Overview
- Vacancy Number: D113/2026
- Position: Principal Labour Migration Officer
- Grade: CSG 8 / Job Group N
- Number of Posts: 2
- Department: State Department for Labour and Skills Development
- Category: Promotional Position
- Basic Salary: Kshs. 59,010 – 103,440 per month
- House Allowance: Kshs. 18,000 – Kshs. 35,000, depending on duty station
- Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 8,000
- Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
- Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service
- Medical Cover: As provided by the Government
- Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
- Closing Date: 5 October 2026 at 5:00 PM EAT
About the Position
The Principal Labour Migration Officer will serve in a senior role within the State Department for Labour and Skills Development, with responsibilities centred on labour migration management.
The position involves collecting and analysing labour migration data, implementing national labour migration policies and programmes, developing initiatives for migrant worker integration, monitoring migration trends, and addressing concerns raised by migrant workers and their next of kin.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be responsible for the following duties:
- Collecting, analysing, and maintaining up-to-date data on labour migration and labour migrants.
- Implementing National Labour Migration Management Policies and related programmes.
- Developing programmes for the integration of migrant workers.
- Conducting research and disseminating information on labour migration management.
- Promoting fundamental principles and rights at work for migrant workers.
- Monitoring labour immigration and migration trends and related issues.
- Monitoring the management and promotion of safe and orderly migration.
- Handling complaints from migrant workers and/or their next of kin.
Requirements for Appointment
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must have served in the grade of Senior Labour Migration Officer for at least three years, or have served in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service.
- Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines from a recognized institution:
- Human Resource Management and Development
- Law
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Anthropology
- Statistics
- Labour Relations
- Industrial Relations
- Must possess a Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution.
- Must demonstrate professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.
Who Can Apply?
This is a promotional position specifically advertised for suitably qualified serving officers in the Public Service.
Applicants should therefore ensure that they meet the required period of service as a Senior Labour Migration Officer or hold a comparable and relevant position within the Public Service.
Candidates must provide accurate information concerning their academic and professional qualifications. Certificates or qualifications obtained after the application deadline should not be included in the application.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their applications online through the official Public Service Commission application platforms.
Applications can be made through:
- Public Service Commission website: www.publicservice.go.ke
- PSC Jobs Portal: www.psckjobs.go.ke
Applicants should provide all information requested in the advertisement and ensure that the information submitted is accurate.
Serving officers shortlisted for interviews will be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post.
Shortlisted candidates must also present the originals of their National Identity Card, academic certificates, professional certificates, and transcripts during the interview.
Important Application Guidelines
Applicants should take note of the following requirements:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Providing incorrect or false information may result in disqualification.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
- Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by the closing date should not be included.
- Presenting fake certificates, documents, or information is a criminal offence.
- Serving officers must produce the original appointment letter to their current substantive post during interviews.
- The Public Service Commission does not charge fees for job applications, shortlisting, interviews, or appointments.
The Commission also encourages persons with disabilities, marginalized groups, and minorities to apply.
Application Deadline
The deadline for submitting applications is 5 October 2026 at 5:00 PM East Africa Time.
Candidates are encouraged to complete their online applications well before the closing time to avoid last-minute submission problems.
Final Thought
The two Principal Labour Migration Officer positions offer serving public officers an opportunity to take on senior responsibilities within Kenya’s labour migration management framework. Applicants who meet the required public service experience, academic qualifications, computer skills, and professional competence should ensure that their applications are accurately completed and submitted online before the 5 October 2026 deadline.
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