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By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Government Administration
Description:
The National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) is a state corporation established under the Industrial Training (Amendment) Act of 2011. The Authority has five industrial training centres spread across the country .NITA perpetuates industrial training in Kenya that dates back to 1925 when the native industrial training depots (NITDS) were introduced by the colonial Government. In 1959, Industrial training ordinance was enacted to regulate apprentice and indentured learners in industry. In 1963, the Industrial Training ordinance became the Industrial Training ACT, Cap 237 which was amended in 1971 to establish the training levy fund and the National Industrial Training council (NITC) which had Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT) as its secretariat. The DIT was in 2011 successfully transformed into The National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) a semi independent Government Agency with the National Industrial Training Board (NITB) replacing the National Industrial Training council. The National Industrial Training authority [NITA] is a newly established state corporation [former Directorate of Industrial Training]. It was established under the Industrial Training (Amendment) Act of 2011. Its mandate is to promote the highest standards in the quality and efficiency of Industrial Training in Kenya and ensure adequate supply of properly trained manpower at all levels in industry. The Authority is headquartered in Nairobi but has Industrial Training Centres [ITCs] at Kisumu [Kisumu Industrial Training Centre], Mombasa, [Mombasa Industrial Training Centre], Athi River [Technology Development Centre]. Two other centres are stationed at our headquarters the Kenya Textile Training Institute and National Industrial and Vocational Training Centre]. The ITCs host a number of industry oriented courses targeting workers in the formal and informal sectors. The courses include short and long programmes [proficiency courses, skill upgrading courses, artisan courses, and tailor made courses]. The Centres provide full board accommodation, training rooms, workshops and recreational facilities. Responsibilities of NITA Management and Supervisory training; Apprenticeship Training, Craft, Technician (Skill-Upgrading) Indentured learners, National Industrial Attachment Programmes, Curriculum development, Trade testing and certification, Inspection of training providers; Administration of Industrial Training Levy Fund Administration of the four Industrial Training Centres
Job Description
Job Specification
- This is the senior most position in the Authority. The Director General will be responsible to the Board for the day to day management and coordination of activities in the Authority.
The duties and responsibilities entail;
- Responsible for the overall day to day management of the Authority;
- Advise the Board and government on all matters relating to the implementation of the Industrial Training Act, Cap 237;
- Accounting Officer of the Authority;
- Develop and recommend to the Board the long term strategy, business plans and annual operating budgets; and establish proper internal monitoring & control systems and procedures;
- Coordinate and prepare business related proposals, reports and other submissions for consideration by the Board;
- Generates sufficient alternatives to inform Board decision making;
- Provide regular, thorough and prompt communication to the Board on key technical, financial and administrative matters;
- Be responsible for stakeholder management and enhancement of corporate image of the Board;
- Ensure that there is effective communication between the Management and the Board as well as between different levels of management;
- Provide leadership to the management;
- Ensure continuous improvement in the quality and value of services and products provided by the Authority;
- Ensure continuous achievement of the Authority’s financial and operating goals and objectives;
- Oversee and ensure implementation of corporate policies and programmes;
- Maintain a conducive work environment for attracting, retaining, and motivating employees;
- Foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship;
- Serves as the spokesperson of the Authority on operational matters;
- Ensure compliance with the laws of the country;
- Coordination of all regional offices; and
- Any other responsibilities as may be necessary to achieve the Authority’s objectives as set out in the Industrial Training Act, Cap 237.
Person Specification
- At least fifteen (15) years’ working experience in a related field, five (5) years of which must be in Senior Management;
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, administration, finance, technical or industrial education, from a recognized university;
- Master’s Degree in engineering, technology, administration, finance, technical or industrial education, from a recognized university;
- Professional qualification and membership to a professional body where applicable;
- Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Have knowledge and a clear understanding of the industrial training; and
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Key Competencies and skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Communication skills
- Strategic and innovative thinking
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to mobilize resources
- Negotiation skills
Applications should be addressed to:
The Chairman
National Industrial Training Authority
Commercial Street, Industrial Area
P.O Box 74494 - 00200
Nairobi.
Deadline: All applications should reach the Authority on or before 30th September 2025 latest 05:00pm (East African Time).
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
