Job Description:

About the Job

The County Government of Nyeri is looking for one Director Youth Affairs and Sports, who will report to the Chief Officer, Department of Gender, Youth, Sports and Social Services. This role involves coordinating strategic plans, managing youth groups, and developing sports and recreational programs.

Responsibilities

Coordinating the development of Youth affairs and sports strategic plan and annual work and procurement plans, budgets and reports for the directorate.
Formulating annual budget for the directorate.
Providing leadership in management of Youth groups.
Developing, managing and implementing and monitor Youth affairs, Sports and recreational programs, activities and policies.
Creating awareness on Youth and Sporting programs and activities in the County including following up on implementation of related programs and projects.
Highlighting Sports, reporting, 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 establishment of youth sports centers, selecting teams and individuals for national competition, partnering with public and private organizations and individuals in developing sports in the county, liaising with sports Federation clubs and teams in conducting clinics to promote sports standards, recommending exceptionally talented individuals to sports.
Conducting sports seminars, workshops, clinics, retreats and symposia for sports officials, coordinating budget preparation, human resource management and development.
Coordinating acquiring, distributing and maintaining of sports equipment and implements; participating in addressing sports complaints, petition and disciplinary matters from sports federations and field offices, ensuring maintenance of standards of sports goods and equipment, and participating in monitoring and evaluating sports programmes and activities in the County.
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.

Requirements

At least seven (7) years relevant experience in Sports Management or Youth Affairs or served in a relevant and comparable senior leadership position in a large organization for a minimum period of seven (7) years in the public or private sector (Attach evidence).
Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields; Physical Education, Sports science / management, Leisure and Recreation Management, Social Sciences and a post graduate Diploma in Sports, Psychology from a recognized institution.
Possession of a Master’s Degree in any of the following Physical Education, Recreation Management, Exercise and Sports Science, Social Sciences, Management and Administration from a recognized institution.
Attended a six (6) weeks strategic leadership development course from recognized institution is an added advantage.
Demonstrate track record and achievement in management of youth activities.
Demonstrate Merit and Ability as reflected in Work Performance and Results.