Chief Youth Development Officer

Role Information

The Chief Youth Development Officer position is crucial for coordinating and implementing youth programs and projects within the County Government of Kitui. This is a permanent and pensionable role.

Salary and Terms of Service

Salary Scale: Ksh. 50,610 x 2,350 – 52,960 x 2,550 – 55,510 x 2,850 – 58,360 x 2,750 – 61,110 x 2,920 – 64,030 x 3,080 – 67,110 p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating implementation of youth programmes and projects.
• Sensitizing youth on health, employment youth empowerment and participation, enterprise development, gender mainstreaming, drug abuse, crime, special needs, recreation/leisure and community service.
• Liaising with stakeholders to undertake surveys and disseminate information on absorption of youth into employment, entrepreneurship, internship, volunteerism, environmental conservation, leisure, recreation and community service.
• Participating in the establishment of youth empowerment centres.
• Coordinating and monitoring the preparation of annual work plans and reports on youth activities.

Requirements for Appointment

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Be a Citizen of Kenya.
• Served in the grade of Senior Youth Development Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from a recognized institution.
• Possess a Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.
• Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.