The Director, Technical Services shall be appointed on a contract of five (5) years renewable subject to performance. He/she will be answerable to the Chief Executive Officer for the overall management of the Curriculum Development, Assessment & Certification and Research, Advocacy and Material Development functions. Key Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities will entail: Formulation, implementation, and coordination of Curriculum Development, Assessment & Certification, and Research, Advocacy, and Material Development policies, strategies, and programmes. Providing advisory services to the Chief Executive Officer on all matters related to Curriculum Development, Assessment & Certification, and Research, Advocacy, and Material Development. Overseeing the development of CBET curricula assessment and certification. Creating and promoting an enabling environment for public-private partnerships to promote industry and training institutions collaborations. Defining and setting quality benchmarks in liaison with relevant Council’s organs. Spearheading the development of performance targets and work plans in the directorate. Coordinating the preparation of the departmental budgets in the Directorate. Supervising, guiding, and developing staff in the Directorate. Requirements for Appointment: For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: Served in the Grade of Deputy Director in Curriculum Development or Assessment & Certification or Curriculum Research, Advocacy & Material Development for a minimum period of three (3) years or in a public organization or any other reputable organization. At least twelve (12) years relevant experience, three (3) of which should be in a senior management position. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Engineering related courses, Information and Communication Technology, Textiles or Clothing Technology, Catering or Hospitality Management, Business Studies, Applied Sciences, Education with relevant specialization, Social Science with relevant specialization or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Engineering related courses, Information and Communication Technology, Textiles or Clothing Technology, Catering or Hospitality Management, Business Studies, Applied Sciences, Education with relevant specialization, Social Science with relevant specialization or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. Leadership Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution. Certificate in computer proficiency from a recognized institution. Meets the provision of chapter six of the Constitution.