Chief youth development officer

Job Detail

Job ID 8645
Offered Salary 1000
Career Level Others
Experience 3 Years
Gender Both
Industry Government
Qualifications Diploma/Degree/Masters
State kitui
City kitui

Job Description

CHIEF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, JOB GROUP ‘M’ ONE (1) POST

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 Requirements for Appointment

i. Be a Citizen of Kenya;
ii. Served in the grade of Senior Youth Development Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years;
iii. Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from a recognized institution;
iv. Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution; and
v. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

i. Coordinating implementation of youth programmes and projects;
ii. Sensitizing youth on health, employment youth empowerment and participation, enterprise development, gender mainstreaming, drug abuse, crime, special needs, recreation/leisure and community service;
iii. 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;
iv. Participating in the establishment of youth empowerment centres; and
v. Coordinating and monitoring the preparation of annual work plans and reports on youth activities.

NOTE: Other benefits will be as advised by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Kitui County Government website: www.kitui.go.ke Candidates should complete one KCPSB 2 Employment form. The completed KCPSB 2 Employment form, together with certified copies of applicant’s National Identity Card, professional certificates, academic certificates and transcripts, should be submitted to the Kitui County Public Service Board jobs portal on or before Wednesday 4^th February, 2026. Please Note:

i. The KCPSB 2 Employment form is available in the County Government website.
ii. Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offense to include incorrect information in the application. Details not obtained by closure of the advertisement will not be considered.
iii. Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.
iv. Short listed candidates shall be required to produce originals of their national identity card, academic certificates and transcripts.
v. It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
vi. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

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