County Government of Vihiga Principal Sports Officer Jobs

County Government of Vihiga Principal Sports Officer Jobs


Vihiga County Public Service Board is a Body corporate established under section 57 of the County Government Act 2012 pursuant to Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. Section 59 of the County Government Act 2012 outlines the functions of the Board.

Pursuant to Constitution and Legal provisions Vihiga County Public Service Board invites applications from qualified persons for the following position:

Principal Sports Officer

Reporting to the Assistant Director Sports

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be responsible to the head of sports for the effective leadership and
administration of the Department of sports.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

  • Formulating, implementing and reviewing sports policies, strategies and programmes;
  • This position is responsible for coordination, supervision and implementation of sporting
    activities, policies and development programmes regarding sports at the county level.
  • Overall coordination and management of sports activities in the county.
  • Supervise full and part-time sports officers, full responsibility for training, mentoring, and
    evaluating sports officers in the County.
  • Liaise with stakeholders such as sports federations, clubs and teams in conducting clinics in sports standards.
  • Act as strategic and policy advisor on sports matters to the chief officer in the department.
  • Work with other agencies, bodies, government to improve the sports and other recreational
    facilities and enhance the use of the facilities.
  • Collaborate with sports federations to monitor doping in sports and participate in organizing
    sports championship.
  • Oversee the monitoring and evaluating of sport programmes and projects in the county
  • Prepare quarterly and annual reports detailing challenges and successes of the section
  • Establish and maintain standards of dress, scholarship and conduct for team travel and training, and practice rules for all County Sports.
  • Develop and manage departmental, team, and special events sports budgets.
  • Preside over elections of sports association
    and supervision of sports association in the county
  • Oversee development and maintenance of sports grounds, stadia and recreational facilities.

    Requirements for Appointment

    For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

  • Be a Kenyan citizen
  • Served as Chief Sport Officer in public service or its equivalent;
  • A Bachelor’s degree Sports Management OR its equivalent from a university recognized in
    Kenya;
  • Attended a Senior Management Course in a recognized institution;
  • Demonstrated leadership, administrative and professional competence in work performance and
    exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate
    them to the sports function.
  • Proficiency in Computer


    How to Apply

  • Interested applicants should download the respective job application forms from the county’s
    official website
  • Fill and submit one hard copy for the best vacancy of interest in a sealed envelope to the office of the Secretary/CEO of the County Public Service Board.Remember to indicate the position
    applied on top of the envelope and drop it in the Governor’s Building,Ground Floor Room 03.
    Deadline for the applications is 31st January,2019 by 5.00pm.

    The Secretary/ceo,
    County Public Service Board,
    P.o. Box 880-50300,
    Maragoli.

  • County Government of Vihiga is an equal opportunity employer. Canvassing,giving or
    accepting bribes will lead to automatic disqualification and prosecution. Only shortlisted
    Candidates will be notified.

  • For more information and job application details, see; County Government of Vihiga Principal Sports Officer Jobs

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