Director, Youth Affairs at County Public Service Board of Bungoma

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, YOUTH & SPORTS

DIRECTOR, YOUTH AFFAIRS, JOB GROUP "R”

Reporting to the Chief Officer, Education, Youth and, Sports

Duties and Responsibilities

Director, Youth Affairs will be responsible to the Chief Officer Education, Youth and Sports for administration and coordination of youth development activities and programmes in the Department.

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• Reviewing and initiating improvements in the policy framework;
• Preparing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating youth programmes;
• Researching and developing Information systems;
• Liaising with stakeholders and government agencies on programme implementation and
• Coordinating all aspects of Human Resource Management and development and performance management systems of technical and support cadres in the Department.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

• Served in the grade of Assistant Director Youth Development, Job Group 'P' or above for a minimum period of three (3) years or in a comparable and relevant position either in the Public Service or private sector
• A Degree in Social Sciences from a recognized university;
• A Master's degree in any of the Social Sciences from a recognized university;
• Attended a strategic leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution and
• Shown initiative, merit, administrative competence and ability as reflected in work performance in the efficient management of youth development or related programmes.

Terms of Service: Permanent and pensionable