Deputy Director Youth Development (1) Post at County Government of Busia

Advert No. CPSB/67/2023

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;
• Coordinating all aspects of human resource management and development and performance management systems of technical and support cadres in the Department. 

An officer at this level may be deployed as the administrative and technical head of a county HQS

• Initiating, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating youth development activities and programmes within the County;
• Preparing performance reports;
• Coordinating and supervising technical staff; and staff training and skills development;
• Disseminating information on youth employment, health, empowerment policy and environment;
• Monitoring and evaluating youth mainstreaming activities;
• Liaising with stakeholders on absorption of youth into employment, internship and volunteerism;
• Coordinating youth participation in environmental protection, preservation/conservation and improvement.

Requirements for appointment

• Served in the position of Assistant Director Youth Development, Job Group ‘P’ for a minimum period ofthree (3) years or in a comparable position in the wider Public Service;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any Social Sciences
• Master’s degree in any Social Science from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage;
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme course lasting not less than Six (6) weeks or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Shown initiative, merit, administrative competence and ability as reflected in work performance in the efficient management of youth development or related programmes.