Director Youth, Talents & Sports at Machakos County Public Service Board

Job Reference No. - MCPSB/12/2022/002

Duties and Responsibilities

• coordinating design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of sports programmes and activities;
• liaising w relevant stakeholders in mobilizing resources for sports programme and activities;
• coordinating research and innovation in sports;
• ensuring annual work plans, procurement plans, and budgeting for the department is undertaken;
• coordinating Cash Awards and Honours Scheme for sports persons, sports persons and veterans;
• mainstreaming of sports affairs at local, national and international levels;
• liaising with stakeholders in the development of sports infrastructure; and
• ensuring efficient staff management, training and development.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• served in the grade of Deputy Director Youth, Talents & Sports or in a relevant and comparable position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Physical Education, Sports Science or Leisure and Recreation Management from a recognized institution;

OR

• Bachelors degree in Social Sciences with a Post-Graduate Diploma in Sports Administration and Management equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Masters degree 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;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) months from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Computer Application: and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.