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Assistant Director-Youth, Sports & Talent Development

Laikipia County Government Deputy Director Administration (Sub County Administrator) Permanent Posted 2026-11-06
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Laikipia County Government is recruiting one Assistant Director to develop and oversee youth, sports, recreation, and talent-development programmes. The permanent role involves programme implementation, personnel supervision, sports-facility maintenance, athlete development, and coordination across county and national sports initiatives.

  • One vacancy with permanent and pensionable terms of service
  • Develops and implements county sports and talent-development policies
  • Supervises sports personnel and oversees sports facilities
Source MyJobMag Kenya Salary KSH 92,030x4,100–96,130x4,520–100,650x4,920–105,570x5,070–110,640x5,300–115,940x5,560–121,500x5,840–127,340x6,070–133,410 p.m.

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Laikipia County Government is recruiting one Assistant Director to develop and oversee youth, sports, recreation, and talent-development programmes. The permanent role involves programme implementation, personnel supervision, sports-facility maintenance, athlete development, and coordination across county and national sports initiatives.

  • One vacancy with permanent and pensionable terms of service
  • Develops and implements county sports and talent-development policies
  • Supervises sports personnel and oversees sports facilities
  • Coordinates programmes from ward to national level
  • Requires seven years of relevant experience, including three in a supervisory or managerial role
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Laikipia County is one of the 14 counties within the Rift Valley region and one of the 47 counties in the Republic of Kenya.

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Assistant Director-Youth, Sports & Talent Development

Job Type: Full Time

Qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

Experience

7 years

Location: Laikipia

Job Field: Project and Program Management

SALARY: KSH. 92,030x4,100–96,130x4,520–100,650x4,920–105,570x5,070– 110,640x5,300–115,940x5,560–121,500x5,840–127,340x6,070–133,410 p.m.

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: ONE (1)

TERMS OF SERVICE: PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE

Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Director will help in developing and implementing sports, recreational and talent development programmes and policies, and create awareness of sporting and talent development activities in the County, including following up on the implementation of related projects. The officer will supervise sports personnel, coordinate and regulate workers developing sports and talents, and oversee the improvement and maintenance of sports facilities in the county. Duties also include coordinating and promoting ward, sub-county, inter-county and national sports programmes, identifying local talent and recommending it to sports organizations, institutions or specialized groups for absorption or funding, and promoting and coordinating sports training and talent development. The Director will create platforms for athletes to showcase and market their talents, expand sports as an industry for sustainable livelihoods, arbitrate in sports disputes, and oversee the certification and registration of sports clubs.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than seven (7) years in the professional field in the Public Service or Private Sector, three (3) of which should be at supervisory or managerial level.

Be a holder of a Bachelor's degree in Sports Management/Physical Education, or a relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Demonstrate understanding of National Goals, Policies and Development Objectives, including the Kenya Vision 2030, County Integrated Development Plan and County Strategic Plan.

Have a thorough understanding of and respect for the diversity within the County.

Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya; and,

Certificate in computer applications skills

Possession of a relevant Master's degree will be an added advantage.

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