Republic of Kenya
National Industrial Training Authority (NITA)
(Formerly Directorate of Industrial Training)
Vacancy - Director General
Vacancy - Director General
The mandate of the Authority is to promote the highest standards
in the quality and efficiency of industrial training in Kenya and ensure an adequate
supply of properly trained manpower at all levels in industry.
In order for the Authority to accomplish its mandate the Board
is seeking to recruit a suitable and motivational individual to fill the
position of the Director General for the Authority.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Board, the Director General (DG) shall:
- Be
the Chief Executive of the Authority, and Secretary to the National
Industrial Training Board and its Committees.
- Subject
to the directions of the Board, be responsible for the day to day
management of the Authority.
- Foster
a corporate culture that promotes ethical values and practices, including
good corporate governance.
- Provide
leadership in the development of long term strategy, business plans,
annual budgets, establishing proper internal procedures as well as
monitoring and evaluation of systems.
- Ensure
effective internal and external communication between the Board,
management, staff and the Government.
- Ensure
timely preparation and submission of the Authority’s documents and reports
including budgets, financial statements and proposals among others.
- Establish
and maintain collaboration with social partners, training providers,
partners and other stakeholders to ensure that the mandate of the
Authority is attained.
- Ensure
proper management of human resources including proper placement of staff
in the organizational structure and effective succession planning.
Academic Qualifications, Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should posses the following:
- Holder
of a Degree in the field of Engineering, Technology, Administration,
Finance, Technical or Industrial Education, from a recognized university,
- Possession
of a masters degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage,
- Have
at least fifteen (15) years working experience in a related field, five of
which shall be in matters relating to industrial training,
- Good
understanding of Government policies and regulations in regard to
Industrial Training; and
- Be
a registered member of a professional body in relevant field, where
applicable;
- Must
demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of good Corporate Governance
principles;
- Must
demonstrate Strategic Planning skills and ability to design short term,
medium term and long-term plans;
- Must
demonstrate leadership abilities to manage physical, human, financial and
other resources;
- Must
demonstrate excellent communication and networking skills
- Must
be proficient in computer.
Interested applicants should forward their application letters
accompanied by copies of their academic and professional certificates,
testimonials, an up – to – date curriculum vitae and National Identification
Card to the email address (chairman@nita.go.ke) or send by registered mail to
the postal address given below or deposit such application to a marked box
located on the first floor at the headquarters of the Authority not later than
Tuesday 11th September 2012.
All applications should be addressed to;
The Chairman National Industrial Training Board (NITB),
Commercial Street opposite KEMSA, Industrial Area
P.O Box 74494 - 00200
Nairobi.
Commercial Street opposite KEMSA, Industrial Area
P.O Box 74494 - 00200
Nairobi.
Applicants should give full details of their address including
mobile telephone numbers as well as names and addresses of two referees.
An attractive remunerative package will be offered.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.