For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

Served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Deputy Director, Youth Development CSG 6or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
A Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences from a university recognized in Kenya;
A Masters Degree in Social Sciences from a University recognized in Kenya; and
Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence on matters relating to management and development of youth in the country.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Director, Youth Development will be responsible to the Principal Secretary for coordinating and administering the Youth Development function in the Ministry. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

Overseeing the initiation, formulation and implementation of national youth development policies and programmes;
Providing necessary technical advice to stakeholders on matters pertaining to youth development;
Identifying and evaluating local, regional and global opportunities for youth information and empowerment;
Liaising with stakeholders to mobilize resources for youth programmes and projects;
Ensuring the establishment and operationalization of youth empowerment centers;
Disseminating information on youth development issues;
Coordinating staff performance, management, training and development;
Coordinating preparation of strategic plans, service charters, performance contracts and performance appraisal system;
Monitoring financial and assets administration and management;
Overseeing staff selection, recruitment, placement and discipline; and
Ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, human rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity in the department.