National Industrial Training
Authority (NITA) is a State Corporation established under the Industrial
Training (Amendment) Act of 2011. 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 the industry.
The Authority wishes to recruit
results oriented Kenyan citizens with drive, vision and creativity to fill
various positions at its Headquarters based in Nairobi and other centers to
ensure delivery of its mandate.
Directorate of Finance and Levy
Administration
Chief Accountant
(Grade 11)
HRA/DFLA/01/2017
1 Post
Reporting to the Director Finance and
Levy Administration, the job holder will be responsible for overseeing the
implementation of sound financial management and control systems in the
Authority while ensuring compliance with the International Financial Rules and
Regulation.
The job holder will also be
responsible for:
a) Managing, updating and reviewing
subsidiary ledgers and reconciling them to the general ledger;
b) Ensuring supplier and customer accounts are reconciled on monthly basis;
c) Ensuring proper Management of cash through implementation of controls;
d) Reviewing bank reconciliations on weekly basis;
e) Ensuring tax compliance in all operations;
f) Preparing annual statutory accounts and manage statutory audits as well as implement the agreed upon internal audit recommendations;
g) Analyzing customer credit data and financial statements to determine the degree of risks involved;
h) Maintaining book of debtors, debt accounts and monitor payments and update records and periodically reconcile their accounts;
i) Reviewing individual or commercial customer files to identify and select delinquent accounts for collection and advising Management on creditors that need to be written off as bad debts and or deal with liquidators and collection agencies;
j) Evaluating customer records and recommend payment plans based on earnings, savings data, payment history and purchase activity
b) Ensuring supplier and customer accounts are reconciled on monthly basis;
c) Ensuring proper Management of cash through implementation of controls;
d) Reviewing bank reconciliations on weekly basis;
e) Ensuring tax compliance in all operations;
f) Preparing annual statutory accounts and manage statutory audits as well as implement the agreed upon internal audit recommendations;
g) Analyzing customer credit data and financial statements to determine the degree of risks involved;
h) Maintaining book of debtors, debt accounts and monitor payments and update records and periodically reconcile their accounts;
i) Reviewing individual or commercial customer files to identify and select delinquent accounts for collection and advising Management on creditors that need to be written off as bad debts and or deal with liquidators and collection agencies;
j) Evaluating customer records and recommend payment plans based on earnings, savings data, payment history and purchase activity
The successful candidate must:
a) Have a Master’s degree in either
MBA-Finance or Accounting option, MSc. Finance or Accounting option or any
other related field from a recognized institution;
b) Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, or Business Management specializing in Finance or Accounting or any other related field from a recognized institution;
c) Have attained full accounting qualifications (CPA (final),ACCA) or equivalent qualification;
d) Have at least seven (7) years’ relevant work experience;
e) Have attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
f) Have attended a Senior Financial Management course lasting at least four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
g) Be proficient in Financial management based computer application skills;
h) Be a registered member of ICPAK in good standing;
i) Have demonstrated a high degree in work ethics and competencies.
j) Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity
b) Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, or Business Management specializing in Finance or Accounting or any other related field from a recognized institution;
c) Have attained full accounting qualifications (CPA (final),ACCA) or equivalent qualification;
d) Have at least seven (7) years’ relevant work experience;
e) Have attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
f) Have attended a Senior Financial Management course lasting at least four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
g) Be proficient in Financial management based computer application skills;
h) Be a registered member of ICPAK in good standing;
i) Have demonstrated a high degree in work ethics and competencies.
j) Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity
Directorate of
Finance and Levy Administration
Accountant II
(Grade 8)
HRA/DFLA/05/2017
3 Posts
Reporting to
Senior Accountant, the job holder will be responsible for:
a) Day-to-day operation in the
accounting unit;
b) Dealing with all accounting procedures and routine matters effectively;
c) Performing basic range of Management accounting
d) Assisting in preparation of final accounts and statements;
e) Collecting and compiling data for budgeting purposes;
f) General supervision of accounts staff including their training and development.
b) Dealing with all accounting procedures and routine matters effectively;
c) Performing basic range of Management accounting
d) Assisting in preparation of final accounts and statements;
e) Collecting and compiling data for budgeting purposes;
f) General supervision of accounts staff including their training and development.
The successful
candidate must:
a. Have a Bachelor’s Degree in
Commerce, or Business Management specializing in Finance or Accounting or any
other related field from a recognized institution;
b. Have attained full accounting qualifications (CPA (final), ACCA) or equivalent qualification;
c. Have at least three (3) years’ relevant work experience;
d. Be proficient in Financial management based computer application skills;
e. Have demonstrated a high degree in work ethics and competencies.
b. Have attained full accounting qualifications (CPA (final), ACCA) or equivalent qualification;
c. Have at least three (3) years’ relevant work experience;
d. Be proficient in Financial management based computer application skills;
e. Have demonstrated a high degree in work ethics and competencies.
Directorate of
Industrial Training
Industrial
Training Officer III
(Grade 7)
HRA/DIT/06/2017
3 Posts
Reporting to
the Senior Industrial training Officer, the job holder will be responsible for:
a) Establishing capacity for
employers to train the apprentice/indentured learner
b) Developing of training plans
c) Implementing of the training plans
d) Preparing of assessment tools and materials
e) Setting and marking of examinations, guiding and assessing trainees in their course work;
f) Ensuring maintenance of proper records of apprentice/indentured learners attacheesand interns
g) Supervising apprentice/indentured learners both In-Centre and In-Plant training (in industry)
h) Carrying out inspections if gazetted as inspectors
i) Sensitizing employers on NITA functions
j) Preparing and organizing of training materials;
k) Preparing work plans and budgets;
l) Maintaining training equipment in desired conditions;
m) Researching and advising Industry on training matters.
b) Developing of training plans
c) Implementing of the training plans
d) Preparing of assessment tools and materials
e) Setting and marking of examinations, guiding and assessing trainees in their course work;
f) Ensuring maintenance of proper records of apprentice/indentured learners attacheesand interns
g) Supervising apprentice/indentured learners both In-Centre and In-Plant training (in industry)
h) Carrying out inspections if gazetted as inspectors
i) Sensitizing employers on NITA functions
j) Preparing and organizing of training materials;
k) Preparing work plans and budgets;
l) Maintaining training equipment in desired conditions;
m) Researching and advising Industry on training matters.
The successful
candidate must:
a) Be a holder of Diploma in
mechanical, electrical/electronics, computer science, information communication
technology, automotive, building and construction, refrigeration and air
conditioning, P.V. solar installation, textile, fashion & design from a
recognized institution;
b) Be in possession of a relevant
competence certificate;
c) Be in possession of instructor’s
training course of not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution;
d) Have experience of not less than
two (2) years in the industry;
Directorate of Human Resource and Administration
Chief Human
Resource Officer
(Grade 11)
HRA/DHRA/02/2017
1 Post
Reporting to the Director Human
Resource and Administration the job holder will be responsible for Coordination
of operations of the Human Resource Function.
The job holder will also be
responsible for:
a) Coordinating, and controlling of
the functions and operations in the Human Resource Division;
b) Implementing Human Resource
Policies, Rules, Standards and Procedures governing terms and conditions of
service;
c) Advising on administration of the
Career Progression Guidelines and Progressions;
d) Planning, coordination and
direction of Human resource services in the Authority in such areas as recruitment,
promotion, compliment control, placement, deployment and staff development;
e) Managing and updating of Personnel
data Systems including a Human Resource Information Management System
f) Employee relations, remuneration
and staff welfare;
g) Drafting Human Resource agenda for
the Board.
h) Ensuring cascading of the Board’s
target to all Human Resources Units
i) Coordinating of performance
appraisal and recommendations for rewards/sanctions.
The successful
candidate must:
a) Have a Master’s degree in Social
Sciences or any other related and equivalent qualification from a recognized
Institution;
b) Have a Bachelor’s Degree in any
Social Sciences.
c) Have CPS Final/CHRP/Post Graduate
Diploma in Human Resource Management;
d) Have at least seven (7) years’ relevant
work experience;
e) Have attended a Senior Management
Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
f) Be member of IHRM;
g) Be proficient in Human Resource
based computer application skills;
Directorate of
Human Resource and Administration
Chief
Administration Officer
(Grade 11)
HRA/DHRA/03/2017
Reporting to the Director HR &
Administration, the job holder will be responsible for assisting in the
development of policies, procedures and guidelines for administrative purposes.
The job holder will also be
responsible for:
a) Supporting management of
outsourced services on security and cleaning;
b) Ensuring proper maintenance of
grounds;
c) Controlling of utility usage;
d) Ensuring timely payment of all
utility bills;
e) Advising on deployment of
Administrative officers;
f) Coordinating of transport, motor
maintenance and cleanliness;
g) Maintenance of all meeting
schedules for appropriate allocation of board rooms and conference rooms.
h) Maintaining custody of all office
and vehicle keys.
i) Co-ordination of general
administrative duties, supervision and guidance of staff working under him/her.
j) Training and career development of
Administrative officers.
k) Preparing and submitting of budget
estimates for Administrative functions.
l) Liaising with the other
departments/units for all administrative matters.
The successful
candidate must:
a) Have a Master’s Degree in Social
Science or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
b) Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social
Science or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
c) Have CPS final or equivalent
qualifications from a recognized Institution;
d) Be Proficient in computer
applications;
e) Have attended a senior management
course of not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
f) Have at least Seven (7) years’
relevant work experience.
g) Be a member of either ICPS or KIM
professional body.
Directorate of
Human Resource and Administration
Security Officer I
(Grade 6)
HRA/DHRA/08/2017
1 Post
An Officer at this level will be
reporting to Senior Security Officer.
Duties and
responsibilities entail:
a) Assisting in the formulation and
implementation of security policies and procedures.
b) Ensuring the security for NITA
staff and assets;
c) Monitoring of security conditions
and conduct from both external and internal sources;
d) Identifying security risks and
advising on appropriate risk mitigation strategies;
e) Ensuring security compliance at
All NITA premises;
f) Ensuring screening of visitors to
Authority`s premises;
g) Preventing loss of Authority
property through theft, fire, or pilferages;
h) Coordinating security activities
on areas of deployment;
i) Liaising with other government
security organs on security matters affecting the Authority
j) Coordinating security drills in
the Authority;
k) Securing of evidence in the event
of any occurrence;
The successful
candidate must:
a) Have a diploma in Security
Management or equivalent;
b) Have at least served for five (5)
years of professional experience in Security Management;
c) Be in Possession of a current
Certificate of Good conduct;
d) Have attended a supervisory skills
course of not less than four (4) weeks:
f) Have clean record of discharge
from Kenya Disciplined Forces;
g) Be computer literate
Corporate
Communication Department
Corporate
Communication Officer II
(Grade 8)
HRA/CC/12/2017
1 post
Reporting to
the Senior Corporate Communications Officer, the job holder will be responsible
for:
a) Implementing the public
communication strategy for the Authority
b) Creating awareness to the public
through mass media on the Authority activities and programs;
c) Implementing programs for
promoting the Authority’s external image and promoting good public image;
d) Editing and dispatching the
information for dissemination to the public and the media;
e) Liaising with media in a proactive
manner to highlight the Authority’s roles in promotion of industrial training
and other related issues;
f) Gathering information on programmes
and significant events and the impact on customers;
g) Organizing events under the
guidance of the head of Corporate Communications.
The successful
candidate must:
a) Have a Degree in Communication /
Journalism / Public Relations / International Relations or its equivalent from
a recognized Institution; OR A Degree in Social Sciences and a Post Graduate
Diploma in Communication / Journalism / Public Relations / International
Relations or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
b) Have at least two (2) years
relevant work experience,
c) Have Advanced Computer Application
skills;
d) Have excellent written and oral
communication skills and good interpersonal Skills.
How to Apply
Interested persons are required to
download and duly fill our JOB APPLICATION FORM REF.
NO. NITA /HR & ADM/HRP/01 from the NITA website.
In addition, please attach copies of
professional/academic certificates, testimonials, copy of National Identity
Card or passport with envelopes clearly marked the position being applied for
and addressed to:
Director General
National Industrial Training
Authority
P.O. Box 74494- 00200
Nairobi.
Applications must also be submitted
by email to recruit@nita.go.ke to reach by Friday 19th January 2018 at 5.00p.m
Please note:
1. NITA is an equal opportunity employer.
2. Persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
3. Persons from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.
4. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
5. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
