Deputy Director, Facilities & Estates
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Sports Kenya is recruiting a Deputy Director, Facilities & Estates (Grade SK 3) to lead facilities operations, budgeting, property letting, refurbishment and long-term planning. The role requires 15 years' relevant experience including 3 years at management level, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, Exercise, Leisure and Recreation Management or equivalent, plus a leadership course certificate and professional membership where applicable.
- Senior management role at Grade SK 3 in a national sports institution
- Requires 15 years' experience including 3 years at management level
- Bachelor's and Master's degrees in sports, recreation or related fields required
- Deadline: applications on or before 6 October 2026
- Apply by email to hhrecruitment@sportskenya.org or by post to the Chairman, Board of Directors, Sports Kenya, Private Bag, Kasarani, Nairobi
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Original source description
Preparing and implementing of the divisional budget;
Managing of operations of the facilities in an effective and efficient manner;
coordinating, planning and managing of events;
Participating in letting of vacant properties and rent reviews;
Repairing and maintaining facilities,
Initiating the development and review of divisional guidelines
Coordinating the implementation of the divisional guidelines;
Developing long term and short-term Plans for various facilities programs
Initiating interventions for refurbishment and modernization of facilities
Ensuring optimal utilization of the facilities
Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have:-
Minimum of fifteen (15) years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) at management level or in a comparable position;
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Physical Education; Sports Science; Exercise, Leisure and Recreation Management or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized;
Master’s degree in any of the following: Physical Education; Sports Science; Exercise, Leisure and Recreation Management or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized;
Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than (4) four weeks from a recognized institution
Membership with a professional body in good standing, where applicable;
Proficiency in computer applications;
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
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Method of Application
Interested candidates should send their application letters enclosing a detailed CV, copies of academic, professional certificates and details of three referees. The candidates should also indicate their current and expected remuneration on their application letters with job reference quoted on the envelope on/before 6 th October 2026 Applications on email can be sent to
hhrecruitment@sportskenya.org.
Applications for positions in SK 3 to be addressed to the undersigned;
The Chairman
Board of Directors,
Sports Kenya
Private Bag
Kasarani, NAIROBI
Applications for positions in SK 6 and SK 8 to be addressed to the undersigned;
The Director General
Sports Kenya
Private Bag
Kasarani, NAIROBI.
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