Duties and Responsibilities:
- The Director will be responsible to the Chief Officer responsible for Youth and Sports in the administration and coordination of youth and sports programmes and activities in the County. Specific duties will entail: -
- Coordinating, designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating sports programmes and activities;
- Preparing annual work plans, procurement plans, and budgets for the Department;
- Liaising with stakeholders in the development of sports infrastructure;
- Liaising with relevant stakeholders in mobilizing resources for sports programmes and activities;
- Coordinating research and innovation in sports;
- Coordinating Cash Awards and Honours Scheme for sports persons and veterans of sports in the County; and
- Managing the Human Resources, training and development. Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
- Served in the grade of Deputy Director of Sports, Job Group CPSB 04/’Q’ for a period of three (3) years or Assistant Director, Sports Job Group CPSB 05/’P’ with a cummulative service of fifteen (15) years in the Public Service;
OR
- Served in a relevant and comparable senior leadership position in a large organization for a minimum period of three (3) years in the private sector;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Physical Education, Sports Science or Leisure and Recreation Management from a recognized institution;
OR
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences with a Post-Graduate Diploma in Sports Administration and Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Master’s degree in Social Sciences in any of the following disciplines: Physical Education, Recreation Management, Exercise and Sports Science, Social Sciences, Management and Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be added advantage;
- A certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme (SLDP) lasting not less than six (6) weeks or its equivalent from a recognized Institution as an added advantage; and
- Demonstrated merit and ability as a reflection in work performance and results.
PLEASE NOTE:
All the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the on-line form.
ALL Serving Officers in the County Public Service, MUST clearly indicate on the on-line form: - The Officer’s Payroll Number; KCPSB RE-ADVERTISEMENT AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR VARIOUS POSITIONS IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE
Date of first appointment;
Date of last promotion to the current grade; and Substantive designation and Job Group.
During interviews, shortlisted candidates will be required to produce the following original documents: - National Identity Card; Academic and Professional Certificates; current payslip and letter of
appointment/promotion to the current grade where applicable.
Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
The County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer and women, persons living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. 6. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
HOW TO APPLY
All applicants should click on the Job Offers Option on the County Website www.kakamega.go.ke, fill the ApplicationForm and submit it ONLINE on or before 13th March, 2023 at 11.59 P.M. N/B: No hard copy or emailed applications to the Board’s official email i.e. cpsb@kakamega.go.ke will be accepted. Applicants are advised to provide accurate information when making applications, those who give false information regarding their credentials and qualifications will be automatically disqualified.
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