For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• cumulative service period of eighteen 18 years, three 3 of which must have been at the grade of Director, Youth Development CSG 5 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• a Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Entrepreneurship, ICT, Statistics, Public Policy and Administration, Business Management/Administration, or any other equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a Master's degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Entrepreneurship, ICT, Statistics, Public Policy and Administration, Business Management/Administration, or any other equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development programme from a recognized institution; and
• demonstrated technical and professional competence, managerial capability and thorough understanding of matters relating to management and development of youth and ability to relate them to the National Development Goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• overseeing the formulation, implementation and monitoring of national youth development policies, strategies and programmes;
• initiating and developing youth legislation;
• providing necessary technical advice to stakeholders on matters pertaining to youth development;
• identifying and evaluating local, regional and global opportunities for youth information and empowerment;
• liaising with stakeholders to mobilize resources for youth programmes and projects;
• ensuring the establishment and operationalization of youth empowerment centers;
• disseminating information on youth development issues;
• coordinating staff performance, management, training and development;
• coordinating preparation of strategic plans, service charters, performance contracts and performance appraisal system;
• monitoring financial and assets administration and management;
• overseeing staff selection, recruitment, placement and discipline; and
• ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, human rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity in the department.