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Director Of Youth And Sports ( Re - Advertisement)

Closing: Mar 13, 2023

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Published: Mar 8, 2023 (25 days ago)

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For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

  • 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.


Responsibilities

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

  • 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.


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


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