Assistant Director, Youth Affairs and Sport at Taita Taveta County Public Service Board

Ref No. CPSB/TTC/37/2025

• Number of Post: One (1) Post
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
• Basic Salary Scale: As provided for by the Salaries and Remunerations Commission

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen with a National ID.
• Have a minimum of five (5) years' relevant experience in youth affairs and sports management two (2) of which having served in the grade of Senior Sports/Youth officer or in a relevant and comparable position in the Public Service or Private sector,
• Be a holder of a Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Physical Education, Sports Management, Physical Education, Recreation Management, Social Sciences, Exercise and Sports Science from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrate good track record and achievements in management of matters youth and sports.
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized Institution.
• Be conversant with the legal frameworks governing youth and sports management.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Be Proficiency in computer applications skills.
• Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the values and principles outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution and satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
• Possession of a Diploma/Master's degree in Sports Management, Physical Education, Recreation Management, Social Sciences, Exercise and Sports Science, Sociology, Social Development or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Values and embodies a Team work spirit.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Enhance County and National Unity, good management, plus promotion of International Cooperation through youth and sports medium.
• Support development, implementation and maintenance youth and sports recreational/community based programs and policies, as well as mobilize financial resources for Youth and Sports programs and activities.
• Creation of awareness on youth and sports activities in the County including following up on Implementation of related projects
• Support coordination/identification and establishment of sports and youth centers; acquisition, distribution and maintenance of sports equipment and implements, sensitizing the sports and youth fraternity on dangers of doping, drugs and substance  abuse
• Support coordination of youth and sports programmes and activities for vulnerable groups and PWDs.
• Participating in addressing sports and youth groups' complaints, petitions and disciplinary matters from sports federation and field offices.
• Public education and awareness on the importance of participation in youth and sports artistic talent activities for mental, emotional, social and economic development
• Support on advisory, guidance and counseling services to youth, sportsmen and sports women to maintain fair play in all activities
• Supervise youth and sports personnel, coordinate and regulate workers in developing youth and sports activities
• Support the development, improvement and maintenance of youth related matters and sports facilities in the county
• Support coordination, promotion and development all forms of ward, sub-county, intercounty and national youth and sporting activities and programs in Taita Taveta County
• Identify, nurture the local and artistic youth and sports talents; plus, giving recommendation to youth and sports support organizations/institutions, business communities or specialized groups for absorption or funding.
• Support in management of Youth Enterprise Funds and AGPO desk; plus, promotion of Youth Agriculture and Environment Protection.
• Conduct advocacy for recognition of youth and sports as an industry which provides an avenue for sports persons to earn a living.
• Compliance with regulatory reports timely response and reporting structures as may be requested for time to time.
• Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on program progress and outcomes on all areas youth affairs and sports.
• Working closely with Sector Heads in charge of Youth Affairs and Sports and Director for support to deliver on work roles objectives.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.