Chief Officer – Youth Affairs, Sports & Innovation

Nyandarua County Public Service Board (CPSB) is seeking a dynamic, visionary, and results-driven leader to fill the position of Chief Officer for Youth Affairs, Sports & Innovation. This is a senior public service leadership role responsible for providing strategic direction, policy oversight, and administrative leadership within the County's Youth Affairs, Sports, and Innovation docket.

The successful candidate will work closely with the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) responsible for the docket to drive youth empowerment programmes, sports development initiatives, and innovation ecosystems across Nyandarua County. This role demands a professional who is deeply committed to public service, accountable governance, and transformative development for young people in the county.

• Provide strategic leadership and policy direction for the Youth Affairs, Sports, and Innovation department in alignment with the County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP).
• Oversee the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all youth programmes, sports activities, and innovation projects within the county.
• Coordinate resource mobilisation efforts including grants, partnerships, and donor funding to support youth and sports development.
• Supervise departmental staff, ensuring high performance standards, accountability, and professional development.
• Liaise with national government agencies, NGOs, private sector partners, and development organisations to advance the county's youth and innovation agenda.
• Develop and manage the department's annual work plans and budgets in accordance with public finance management regulations.
• Champion the establishment and operationalisation of innovation hubs, sports facilities, and youth empowerment centres across the county.
• Prepare and present periodic performance reports to the CECM and County Executive Committee.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya in all departmental operations.
• Foster inter-county and cross-sector collaboration to promote best practices in youth affairs, sports management, and innovation development.

• Must demonstrate proven ability to lead and manage a public sector department, including staff supervision, budgeting, and programme delivery.
• Must be able to develop, implement, and evaluate policies and strategic plans within youth development, sports, or innovation-related fields.
• Must demonstrate experience engaging with diverse stakeholders including government agencies, youth groups, NGOs, and private sector players.
• Must be able to interpret and apply public finance management, procurement regulations, and governance frameworks in day-to-day departmental operations.
• Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills sufficient to prepare policy briefs, board presentations, and public reports.
• Must possess an undergraduate degree from a recognised university in a relevant field such as Youth Development, Sports Management, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Innovation & Technology, or a related discipline.
• Must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, including integrity, transparency, and accountability.
• Must NOT be a State or Public Officer at the time of application.

The Chief Officer position is a senior county government role graded within the Kenyan County Government salary structures. The estimated monthly gross salary for this position ranges between KES 250,000 and KES 400,000, inclusive of applicable county government allowances. The exact remuneration will be confirmed upon appointment and is subject to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) guidelines for county chief officers. Additional benefits typically applicable to this grade include a house allowance, commuter allowance, annual leave, and medical cover as per the county's human resource policies.

This role is ideal for a Kenyan citizen with a strong academic background and demonstrable leadership experience in public administration, youth development, sports management, or innovation. You are the right candidate if you are passionate about transforming the lives of young people, have a track record of managing teams and public resources responsibly, and can navigate the complex political and administrative landscape of county governance with integrity and professionalism.

You should NOT apply if you are currently serving as a State or Public Officer, if you cannot satisfy the Chapter Six requirements of the Constitution of Kenya (integrity, ethical conduct, anti-corruption clearance), or if you do not hold at least an undergraduate degree from a recognised university in a relevant field.

• Download and duly complete the Nyandarua County Public Service Board Application for Employment Form (NYA CPSB 1/2019) from the official Nyandarua County website or obtain it from the CPSB offices.
• Prepare a detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) clearly outlining your academic qualifications, work experience, and key achievements.
• Gather all required supporting documents: copy of National ID, academic certificates, professional certificates, testimonials, and any other relevant documents.
• If you are a person living with a disability, attach proof of registration with the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) where applicable.
• Submit your complete application package — comprising the completed form, CV, and all supporting documents — to the Nyandarua County Public Service Board through the stipulated submission channel (physical or online as indicated in the official advertisement).
• Note that shortlisted and successful candidates will be required to provide clearance documents from relevant bodies (KRA, EACC, HELB, DCI, Credit Reference Bureau) to meet Chapter Six of the Constitution requirements before appointment is confirmed.