Manager Industrial Training Standards and Quality Assurance (Grade 3)

Job Detail

Job ID 4976
Offered Salary 1000
Career Level Others
Experience 10 Years +
Gender Both
Industry Banking/Insurance
Qualifications Diploma/Degree/Masters
State Nairobi
City Nairobi

Job Description

Manager Industrial Training Standards and Quality Assurance (Grade 3)

NITA/CS/6/09/2025 – 1 post

The Manager Industrial Training Standards and Quality Assurance will be reporting to the Director Industrial Training & Skills Development.

Job Description

The Manager Industrial Training Standards and Quality Assurance will be responsible for the following:

Securing and ensuring improvement in the quality and efficiency of the training of persons engaged in industry;
Compiling data for trend analysis and reporting and developing programs or action plans for implementation by the Authority;
Preparing annual Quality Improvement Plans for Management review;
Partnering with all departments to ensure efficient work flow, quality programs and compliance in line with ISO procedures;
Advising the Authority on all quality assurance matters;
Promoting quality conscious culture and performance improvement in the Authority and industrial training actors;
Formulating and implementing quality assurance programmes, objectives, activities, procedures, guidelines and systems;
Conducting periodic quality assurance audits and report to the Management, Board and other interested parties;
Monitoring implementation quality management system in line with ISO standards, procedures, policy and guidelines;
Conducting performance appraisal of staff in line with approved departmental work plans and Performance Contracting targets;
Reviewing changes and suggestions in the improvement of governing policies and procedures;
Benchmarking for emerging Quality Assurance principles and best practices;
Developing and implementing departmental work plans, budget and procurement plan;
Formulating and implementing the departmental risk management plan;
Fostering collaboration with other qualification awarding bodies and Community of Practice (COP) nationally and regionally.

Job Specifications

For appointment at this position, a candidate must have: –

A minimum period of twelve (12) years in relevant work experience and at least four (4) years in management role in a position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: mechanical, electrical/electronics, computer science, information communication technology, automotive, building and construction, refrigeration and air conditioning, agri-business, P.V. solar installation, hair dressing and beauty therapy, textile, fashion & design, Human Resource, Mathematics, Business Administration, Physics, Chemistry, Finance any other occupational field or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
A Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: mechanical, electrical/electronics, computer science, information communication technology, automotive, building and construction, refrigeration and air conditioning, agri-business, P.V. solar installation, hair dressing and beauty therapy, textile, fashion & design, Human Resource, Mathematics, Business Administration, Physics, Chemistry, Finance any other occupational field or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Professional qualification and membership where applicable; and
Proficiency in computer applications.

Method of Application

INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

Shortlisted candidates must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and submit valid and current copies of the following documents during interviews:
- National Identity Card
- 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).
Officers in NITA Grade 2&3 shall be appointed on a contract of five (5) years renewable subject to performance.

HOW TO APPLY
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 recruitment25@nita.go.ke or physically delivered to NITA Headquarters Chairman’s office, clearly marking the position applied for on the envelope.
Deadline: All applications should reach the Authority on or before 22nd September 2025, 05:00PM (East African Time).
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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