Job Description
Requirements for Appointment
- Served in the grade of Senior Sports/Youth officer or in a relevant and comparable position in the Public Service for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years;
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Physical Education, Recreation Management, Social Sciences, Exercise and Sports Science from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
- Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in Computer Application; and
- Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Designing and coordinating sports and youth programmes;
- Coordinating, identification and establishment of sports and youth centers; acquisition, distribution and maintenance of sports equipment and implements; sensitizing the sports and youth fraternity on dangers of doping, drugs and substance abuse;
- Coordinating sports and youth programmes and activities for vulnerable groups;
- Participating in addressing sports and youth groups’ complaints, petitions and disciplinary matters from sports federation and field offices;
- Coordinating, marking and weighing standards in sports;
- Overseeing implementation of sports and youth development projects; and
- Monitoring implementation and evaluation of sports and youth programmes and activities