Republic of Kenya
National Industrial
Training Authority (NITA)
Vacancy: Director General
Vacancy: Director General
The National Industrial Training
Authority (NITA) is a State Corporation established under the Industrial
Training Act, Cap 237 of the Laws of Kenya and is headed by a management
Board.
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 direction 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 and
other stakeholders to ensure that the mandate of the Authority is
attained.
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 a copy of 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 Monday 15th July 2013.
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.
National Industrial Training Board (NITB),
Commercial Street opposite KEMSA, Industrial Area,
P.O Box 74494 - 00200,
Nairobi.
Email: chairman@nita.go.ke
Website: www.nita.go.ke
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