Director General
Full time @National Industrial Training Authority posted 1 month ago in Accounting/Finance Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 4967
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Offered Salary 1000
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Career Level Others
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Experience 10 Years +
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Gender Both
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Industry Education/Training
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Qualifications Master’s Degree/PhD
Job Description
Director General
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
Method of Application
INTERESTED CANDINDATES SHOULD NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
- Applicants must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and submit valid and current copies of the following documents:
- National Identity Card
- Relevant academic and professional certificates together with transcripts
- Any other supporting documents and testimonials; and
- Current Clearance Certificates from the following bodies;
- Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority
- Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board
- Clearance Certificate from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
- Report from any of the registered Credit Reference Bureaus (CRB); and
- A Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI).
Letter of recognition of qualifications from the Commission for University Education (CUE) for any degree obtained from foreign universities; and Recommendations from the relevant professional bodies (where applicable).
The Director General shall be appointed on contract terms of up to five (5) years renewable once subject to performance.
Interested candidates should submit their applications which should include:
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae
- Certified Copies of Academic and Professional Certificates
- A cover letter demonstrating suitability for the position applied for
- Contacts of at least three professional referees
- Visit NITA website at www.nita.go.ke for detailed job description and specifications and download and duly fill the NITA APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT FORM REF. NO. NITA /HR & ADM/HRP/01
Applications should be addressed to:
The Chairman
National Industrial Training Authority
Commercial Street, Industrial Area
P.O Box 74494 – 00200
Nairobi.
Applications can also be submitted online in a single file in pdf format to recruitment25dg@nita.go.ke or physically delivered to NITA Headquarters Chairman’s Office, clearly marking the position applied for in the envelop.
Deadline: All applications should reach the Authority on or before 30th September 2025 latest 05:00pm (East African Time).
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted
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