Vacancy title:
Senior Sports Officer

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

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)

The Kitui County Public Service Board is seeking to fill the position of Senior Sports Officer. This role is crucial for the development and promotion of sports within the county.

Responsibilities or duties

• Identifying and developing sports talent;
• Preparing teams for sports competitions;
• Advising on use and development of local sports facilities and equipment;
• Liaising with Sports Federations in organizing and officiating sports competitions;
• Preparing reports on sports programmes;
• Coordinate training for coaches, referees, trainers, umpires, team managers, team doctors and federation officials; and
• Coordinate maintenance of inventory of sports tools, equipment and facilities.

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

• Be a Citizen of Kenya;
• 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 lasting not less than two (2) years or 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

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

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

• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
• Salary Scale: Ksh. 44,400 x 1,920 – 46,320 x 2,000 – 48,320 x 2,290 – 50,610 x 2,350 – 52,960 x 2,550 – 55,510 x 2,850 – 58,360 x 2,750 – 61,110 p.m.
• 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: 24

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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