Job Description

Background:
The Youth Employment Agency, as part of its restructuring exercise and repositioning to be a World Class Public Services Organisation, following the passage of the Youth Employment Agency Act 887 (2015). is looking for qualified, competent and highly motivated individuals for the following vacancy within its establishment.

Job Title: Director, Technical Services
Reports To: Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Operations
Supervises: Deputy Director, Technical Services

Job  Purpose:

• To provide technical and operational leadership in technical services activities for the achievement of the mandate of the Agency

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide inputs for the formulation of policies of the Agency.
• Exercise oversight responsibility for effective and efficient management of resources in the directorate.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of work plans of the directorate.     .
• Provide input in the development and implementation of strategies for resource mobilization from both private and public sectors.
• Coordinate the development, implementation and review of standards, guidelines, procedures and processes on youth employment programme and activities.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of capacity building programmes for the promotion of youth employment
• Coordinate the development, implementation and review of programmes and modules for the employment of youth.
• Coordinate the employment of youth within the public and private sectors.
• Coordinate the preparation of the budget of the directorate.
• Coordinate the preparation of annual and other periodic reports of the directorate.
• Ensure the implementation of performance management system in the directorate.
• Ensure close collaboration with relevant stakeholders for efficient and effective implementation of the programmes and activities of the Agency.
• Coordinate the development of manuals, documentaries, flyers and other materials on youth employment programmes.

Required Skills or Experience

Direct Entry

• A minimum of Master's Degree in Public/Business Administration, Management, Social sciences or any related field from an accredited tertiary institution.
• Membership of relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of ten (10) years post qualification relevant work experience, five (5) years of which must be in a management position in a reputable organisation.
• Must pass a competitive selection interview conducted by the Public Services Commission in consultation with the Governing Board.
• Must have valid driving license

Competencies:

• Good Leadership, Networking, Monitoring and Management Skills
• Good Communication, Interpersonal and Presentation Skills
• Negotiation, Diplomacy, Coordination, lobbying and Conflict Management Skills
• Capacity and Ability to Inspire and Motivate
• Extensive knowledge and experience in youth employment programmes development and management
• Knowledge of labour, Health, Safety and Environmental Laws and regulations
• Knowledge in Financial, Procurement, Budgeting, Auditing and Labour Regulations
• Extensive knowledge in Project Management
• Relevant IT Applications
• Good Qualitative, Quantitative and Analytical Skills
• Strong Ethical and Moral Values
• Report Writing Skills
• Good driving skills