VICTORIA, Seychelles — A government position advertisement has outlined responsibilities for a senior role coordinating national strategies and policy frameworks for the youth and sports sectors. The position involves preparing policy briefs for senior leadership and Cabinet, supporting entities in policy formulation, and implementing monitoring, evaluation, and reporting tools to align programmes with the Ministry’s strategic plan.
The role reflects the government’s commitment to strengthening institutional capacity in the youth and sports sectors, ensuring that policies are evidence-based, well-coordinated, and aligned with national development priorities. According to officials, the successful candidate will work closely with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the National Sports Council, the local sourcesal Youth Council, and other partner organisations to drive policy implementation.
According to the job description, the position requires a strong background in public policy, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. The successful applicant will be expected to lead consultations with youth groups, sports federations, and civil society organisations to ensure that policies reflect the aspirations and needs of young Seychellois. The role also involves representing the Ministry in regional and international forums.
The recruitment forms part of a broader public sector reform agenda aimed at professionalising policy functions across government. Officials said that strengthening policy capacity is essential to delivering on the government’s commitments to youth empowerment, sports development, and social inclusion. Applications for the position have been invited from qualified candidates with relevant experience and qualifications.
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