Duties and Responsibilities
Duties
and responsibilities will entail:
- Coordinating the development of the Youth
Affairs and Sports strategic plan and annual work and procurement plans,
budgets, and reports for the directorate;
- Formulating an annual budget for the
directorate;
- Providing leadership in the management of youth
groups;
- Developing, managing, implementing, and
monitoring youth affairs, sports, and recreational programs, activities,
and policies;
- Creating awareness on youth and sporting
programs and activities in the County and following up on implementation
of related programs and projects;
- Highlighting sports activities, reporting, and
organizing sports championships;
- Overseeing improvement and maintenance of sports
facilities in the County;
- Coordinating research and innovation in youth
affairs and sports;
- Liaising with relevant stakeholders in
mobilizing resources for sports and youth programs;
- Coordinating the establishment of youth sports
centers, selecting teams and individuals for national competitions;
- Partnering with public and private organizations
and individuals in developing sports in the County;
- Liaising with sports federations, clubs, and
teams in conducting clinics to promote sports standards;
- Recommending exceptionally talented individuals
for recognition and support;
- Conducting sports seminars, workshops, clinics,
retreats, and symposia for sports officials;
- Coordinating budget preparation, human resource
management, and development for the directorate;
- Coordinating acquisition, distribution, and
maintenance of sports equipment and implements;
- Addressing sports complaints, petitions, and
disciplinary matters from sports federations and field offices;
- Ensuring standards are maintained for sports
goods and equipment;
- Monitoring and evaluating sports programs and
activities in the County;
- Liaising with stakeholders in the development of
sports infrastructure;
- Coordinating cash awards and honours schemes for
sportspersons and veterans in the County.
Requirements for Appointment
For
appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- At least seven (7) years of relevant experience
in youth affairs and served in a comparable senior leadership position for
at least three (3) years in a large organization in the public or private
sector (Attach evidence);
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following
fields: Education, Sports Science/Management, Leisure and Recreation
Management, Social Sciences, Management and Administration, Psychology, or
Community Development from a recognized institution;
- Master’s Degree in any of the following:
Education, Sports Science/Management, Leisure and Recreation Management,
Social Sciences, Management and Administration, Psychology, or Community
Development from a recognized institution;
- Diploma in Physical Education will be an added
advantage;
- Demonstrated track record and achievement in the
management of youth and sporting activities;
- Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in
work performance and results;
- Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development
Programme (SLDP) lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Remuneration:
As per the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) Terms of Employment:
Three (3) Years Contract
THE SECRETARY
NYERI COUNTY PUBLIC
SERVICE BOARD OFFICES
P.O.
BOX 90-10100
NYERI
CELL PHONE: 0745342000
All
applications (hand delivered or through the post office) should be received on
or before 27th October, 2025, at 5.00 pm.
Note:
- Any communication from the County Public Service
Board SHALL be through the above-provided address and cellphone
- The County Public Service Board does not charge
for any of the recruitment exercises, including shortlisting and
appointment. Any request for payment or favor should therefore be reported
to the police for appropriate action.
- The County Government of Nyeri is an
equal-opportunity employer
- People with disability are encouraged to apply
- Only the short-listed candidates will be
contacted by the Board.
