Vacancy title:
Senior Youth Development Officer - 2 Posts

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Social Services & Nonprofit, Civil & Government, Management Officer]

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)

This is a Senior Youth Development Officer position within the Kitui County Government.

Responsibilities or duties

• Coordinating implementation of youth programmes and projects;
• Sensitizing youth on health, employment youth empowerment and participation, enterprise development, gender mainstreaming, drug abuse, crime, special needs, recreation/leisure and community services;
• Liaising with stakeholders to undertake surveys and disseminate information on youth development issues concerning youth employment and participation, health, crime, drugs, entrepreneurship, internship and volunteerism, environmental conservation, leisure, recreation and community service;
• Participating in the establishment of youth empowerment centres; and
• Coordinating and monitoring the preparation of annual work plans and reports on youth activities.

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

• Be a Citizen of Kenya;
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Experience needed

• Served in the grade of Youth Development Officer 1 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
• 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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