ASSISTANT DIRECTOR YOUTH TRAINING

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

1. Served in the grade of Principal Youth Training Officer or in an equivalent and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
2. A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Education or Technology Education from a recognized institution;

OR

A Bachelor’s Degree in Science/Arts with a Post-Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized institution;

3. A Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Education or Technology Education from a recognized institution

OR

A Master’s Degree in Science/Arts from a recognized institution

4. Attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
5. Certificate in computer application from a recognized institution; and
6. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and responsibilities;

1. Coordinating equitable distribution of materials, tools and equipment to Youth Polytechnics;
2. Monitoring implementation of curricular and co-curricular activities to maintain standards;
3. Assessing upcoming Youth Polytechnics capacity for registration as training institutions and examination centers;
4. Managing disbursement of subsidized tuition grants and bursaries;
5. Supporting the identification, promotion and development of innovative initiatives in Youth Polytechnics,
6.  Promoting development of talent through creative arts (music, art and drama);
7.  Managing inter-Youth Polytechnics’ exchange programmes to enhance learning;
8.  Ensuring the development and maintenance of assets and skills inventories in Youth Polytechnics;
9. Popularizing Youth Polytechnics to target communities;
10. Monitoring the development and maintenance of assets and skills inventories in Youth Polytechnics;
11. Participating in administering examinations in Youth Polytechnics.