Vacancy title:
Chief Sports Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Sports, Fitness & Recreation, Civil & Government, Management]

Jobs at:
County Government of Kitui

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, February 4 2026

Duty Station:
Kitui | Kitui

Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, January 18 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Responsibilities or duties

Participating in articulating sports policy initiatives, programmes and activities;

Liaising with sub-branches of Sports Federations, clubs and teams in conducting clinics on the set sports standards;

Preparing and organizing teams for matches and championships;

Coordinating coaching of teams, clubs, coaches, trainers, and sports administrators

Identifying and developing sports talent;

Officiating in sports competitions;

Sensitizing teams and clubs on cross cutting issues such as HIV/AIDS;

Coordinating maintenance of inventory of sports tools, equipment and facilities;

Addressing staff welfare matters;

Participating in preparation of budget, work plans and sports highlights; and

Monitoring and evaluating sports programmes and activities.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

Be a Citizen of Kenya;

Served in the grade of Senior Sports Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years;

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following discipline: Physical Education, Sports Science or Leisure and Recreation Management from a recognized institution;

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences with a Post-Graduate Diploma in Sports Administration and Management equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution; and

Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Experience needed

3 years

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Please Note:

The KCPSB 2 Employment form is available in the County Government website.

Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offense to include incorrect information in the application. Details not obtained by closure of the advertisement will not be considered.

Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.

Short listed candidates shall be required to produce originals of their national identity card, academic certificates and transcripts.

It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Kitui County Government website: www.kitui.go.ke

Candidates should complete one KCPSB 2 Employment form. The completed KCPSB 2 Employment form, together with certified copies of applicant’s National Identity Card, professional certificates, academic certificates and transcripts, should be submitted to the Kitui County Public Service Board jobs portal on or before Wednesday 4th February, 2026.

Please Note:

The KCPSB 2 Employment form is available in the County Government website.

Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offense to include incorrect information in the application. Details not obtained by closure of the advertisement will not be considered.

Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.

Short listed candidates shall be required to produce originals of their national identity card, academic certificates and transcripts.

It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

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