Director Youth at County Government of Kirinyaga

Job Ref: KCPSB/D/Y/03/17/10/22

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Chief Officer, Gender and Youth, the Director Youth will beresponsible for the following: -
• Coordinate the development of a strategic plan for the youth department;
• Formulate an annual budget for the youth department;
• Develop youth – friendly strategies;
• Formulate policies to guide on youth groups management;
• Oversee the management of youth programmes;
• Develop strategies on youth entrepreneurial programmes

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Entrepreneurship, Sociology, Social Work, Gender and Development, Culture and Development, Social Development or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• A Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Anthropology, Sociology, Social Work, Gender and Development, Culture and Development, Social
• Development or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Attended a six (6) weeks Strategic Leadership Development Course from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
• Certificate in Computer Applications.
• Demonstrated track record and achievements in management of youth;
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and
• Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the values and principles outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya