Chief Officer Sports, Tourism and Social Services

Role Overview

This is a senior management appointment within a Kenyan public institution, where the holder is expected to turn national development priorities into workable programmes and day-to-day operational results. The role combines policy advisory work with hands-on coordination of staff, budgets and projects across an assigned portfolio, and it carries accountability for how public resources are used. It matters because the institution's ability to deliver on socio-economic commitments — including the goals set out in Vision 2030 — depends directly on the quality of leadership at this level.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise the accounting officer or governing body on policy, strategy and emerging issues affecting the assigned portfolio, and prepare the supporting briefs and papers.
• Lead the formulation, review and execution of strategic plans, annual work plans and performance targets that align institutional activities with Vision 2030 and other national development frameworks.
• Coordinate the implementation of programmes and projects, monitor milestones against agreed timelines, and institute corrective measures where delivery falls behind.
• Prepare, present and defend budget proposals, and oversee expenditure so that funds are applied lawfully, prudently and in line with approved procurement procedures.
• Supervise, appraise, coach and develop staff within the function, setting clear performance expectations and building technical capacity in the team.
• Build and sustain working relationships with relevant ministries, county governments, development partners, professional bodies, the private sector and civil society organisations.
• Uphold constitutional values and integrity standards in all operations, ensure compliance with statutory and audit requirements, and respond to audit and oversight queries.
• Produce regular progress and accountability reports, and represent the institution at technical committees, conferences and stakeholder forums.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must be a Kenyan citizen.
• A relevant first degree from a university recognised in Kenya. Possession of a master's degree will be an added advantage.
• At least five years of knowledge, experience and a distinguished professional career, demonstrating readiness for senior management responsibility.
• Thorough understanding of the socio-economic development objectives and plans of Vision 2030 and how they translate into institutional work.
• Registration with a relevant professional body is an added advantage, as is current membership of such a body.
• Having attended a senior management course from a recognised institution is an added advantage.
• Must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity.
• Demonstrated capacity in strategic planning, financial and human resource oversight, stakeholder engagement, report writing and sound decision-making.

Why Join

This position places the holder close to the decisions that shape national socio-economic outcomes, offering senior-level exposure across policy, planning and service delivery. It suits a professional who wants their experience to count toward measurable public results and who is ready to lead a team in a demanding, accountability-driven environment.