Research/ Policy Officer
The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Education established under the TVET Act of 2013. The mandate of the Authority is to promote quality access, equity and relevance in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) by developing standards, inspecting, registering and licensing trainers, institutions and training programmes.
Responsibilities
Requirements
The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Education established under the TVET Act of 2013. The mandate of the Authority is to promote quality access, equity and relevance in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) by developing standards, inspecting, registering and licensing trainers, institutions and training programmes.
Grade TVETA 5
Vacancy No. TVETA/16/JUN.2018: Number of Posts: Two (2)
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 81,000 – 108,000 pm
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Senior Research/Policy Officer, the Research Officer
I will be responsible for the following:
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Conducting research to inform TVET policy direction;
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Compiling and analyzing information to identify priority areas in
TVET that require policy interventions;
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Participating in policy advocacy and collaborative partnerships
with relevant government agencies, regulators and other stakeholders to
influence TVET policies
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Gathering various research findings for the development of a
research data base for the Authority;
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Disseminating research findings to relevant stakeholders;
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Monitoring and documenting fundamental TVET emerging issues.
Requirements
For appointment to this grade, one must have: –
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Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of
Chief Technical Education Officer/Chief Youth Training Officer or in any other
comparable and relevant position in the Public Service/Private Sector;
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Bachelor’s degree in Education; OR
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Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:-
Engineering (Computer, Electrical, Telecommunications, Mechanical, Automotive,
Electronics, Construction Plant, Civil, Agricultural, Industrial Technology,
Production Technology, Instrumentation and Control); Human Resource Management;
Entrepreneurship; Agriculture; Livestock Production; Animal Health;
Agricultural Economics; Computer Science; Information Technology; Library and
Information Science; Commerce; Communication; Tourism; Hospitality/Hotel
Management; Food Technology; Home Economics; Business
Administration/Management; Sociology; Economics; Secretarial Studies; Supply
Chain Management; Educational Psychological Counseling; and Guidance and
Counseling or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Education or Diploma in Technical
Education from a recognized institution;
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Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Education;
Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Automotive, Electronics,
Telecommunication, Computer Science, Civil, Construction Plant, Agricultural,
Industrial Technology, Production Technology, Instrumentation and Control);
Information Systems; Information Technology; Library and Information Science;
Information Communication Technology; Disaster Management; Agriculture;
Livestock Production; Animal Health; Agricultural Economics; Project
Management; Entrepreneurship; Communication; Human Resource; Food Technology;
Education; Sociology; Economics; Business Administration; Business Management;
Tourism; Supply Chain Management; Guidance and Counseling or equivalent
qualifications from a recognized institution;
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Attended a Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
from a recognized institution; and
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Certificate in computer applications from a recognized
institution.
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Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and
administrative capability required for effective performance of duties at this
level;
How to Apply
Those fulfilling the requirements of the positions should submit
their applications clearly quoting the Vacancy/Position and Vacancy Number on
the envelope and application.
The application MUST be accompanied with a detailed C.V stating
the current position, work experience, postal address, telephone and email
contacts, and copies of all relevant academic and professional certificates
(only those stated in the job requirements) and, relevant work testimonials.
Further, interested applicants are required to fill the Applicant’s Personal
Profile Form. Those making online applications can access the Form via
link https://goo.gl/forms/Kg2HrkW50s0iVGk02
Applicants submitting hard copy applications can download and fill
the Applicant’s Personal Profile Form from our website. Applicants are also
expected to provide email, telephone and postal contacts of three referees. All
applications should reach the Director General on or before 29th June 2018 at
5.00 pm. Applications should be addressed to:
The Director General
TVETA
P.O Box 35625- 00100
NAIROBI.
OR
Forward the applications via email address: recruitment@tvetauthority.go.ke
Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority is an
equal opportunity employer and does not charge any fee on job applicants. Male
and female potential candidates living with a disability are encouraged to
apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Applicants who will be invited for interview will be expected to
produce valid copies of clearance certificates from the following organizations
when they appear for interview in fulfillment of the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Kenyan Constitution.
·
Valid tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority
(KRA)
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Valid Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) clearance certificate;
·
Valid self-declaration forms from Ethics and Anti-Corruption
Commission specific to this advertisement;
·
Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal
Investigations (DCI) issued not more than one year ago from the date of this
advert;
·
Valid Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) clearance.
