The
Presidency
Ministry
of Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs.
State
Department of Public Service and Youth.
National
Youth Council
Vacancy
Announcement: The
National Youth Council is established under the National Youth Council Act,
2009 to give meaningful opportunities to young men and women to reach their
full potential both as individuals and as active members in the society.
The
Council wishes to fill the post of Secretary
/ Chief Executive Officer.
Job
Description: The
Secretary/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will be the accounting officer of the
National Youth Council.
The
CEO will report to the Council and will be in charge of the day to day
administration and management of the affairs of the Council.
Specific
duties and responsibilities will entail:
- Coordinating
the implementation of the Councils strategic plans and realization of its
objectives in promoting the youth agenda;
- Ensuring
prudent management of resources and assets of the Council;
- Convening
and ensuring proper conduct is upheld during Council meetings;
- Ensuring
Council’s decisions are implemented and reported on time;
- Liaising
with strategic development partners to support and fund youth programmes,
activities and other valuable
- Serving
as a link between the Council and Government and other policy making
organizations to further the youth Agenda;
- Promoting
research and development on youth issues;
- Promoting
effective communication, management and administrative policies and
systems;
- Ensuring
that regular financial audit is conducted and recommendations addressed
effectively;
- Developing
and implementing effective monitoring and evaluation mechanisms in the
Council;
- Performing
any other duty that may be assigned by the Council.
Job
Specifications
For
appointment to this post, a candidate must have:
- At
least three (3) years relevant and proven work experience in a reputable
organization;
- Proven
managerial experience of at least three (3) years;
- Experience
in youth development work;
- A
Bachelors degree from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency
in computer applications;
- A
Masters degree in any of the following disciplines:- Public
Administration, Gender/Development studies, Economics, Education, Business
Management, Finance or any other equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution; and
- Membership
in a professional body/association will be an added advantage.
- Candidates
must be below the age of 35 years.
Interested
candidates must attach clearance certificates from:-
- Kenya
Revenue Authority;
- Higher
Education Loans Board;
- Commission
for University Education for degrees obtained outside Kenya;
- Ethics
and Anti-corruption Commission;
- Directorate
of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good conduct); and
- An
Approved Credit Reference Bureau.
Applications
in a sealed envelope together with copies of detailed curriculum vitae, names
of and contacts of three referees, academic and professional certificates,
testimonials, national identification card or Kenyan passport and other
supporting documents should be sent to the undersigned on or before 14th
September, 2016.
Apply to:
The
Chairman, National Youth Council
8th Floor Bruce House
P.O Box 37899-00100,
Nairobi
8th Floor Bruce House
P.O Box 37899-00100,
Nairobi
The National Youth Council Is an equal opportunity employer and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Any
canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
