The National
Industrial Training Authority (NITA) is a State Corporation established under
the Industrial Training Act, Cap 237 of the Laws of Kenya and is headed by a
management Board.
In order for the
Authority to accomplish its mandate, the Board is seeking to recruit a suitable
and motivational individual to fill the position of the Director General for the Authority.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the
Board, the Director General (DG) shall:
- Be the Chief
Executive of the Authority, and Secretary to the National Industrial
Training Board and its Committees.
- Subject to the
direction of the Board, be responsible for the day to day management of
the Authority.
- Foster a
corporate culture that promotes ethical values and practices, including
good corporate governance.
- Provide
leadership in the development of long term strategy, business plans,
annual budgets, establishing proper internal procedures as well as
monitoring and evaluation of systems.
- Ensure effective
internal and external communication between the Board, management, staff
and the Government.
- Ensure timely
preparation and submission of the Authority’s documents and reports
including budgets, financial statements and proposals among others.
- Establish and
maintain collaboration with social partners, training providers and other
stakeholders to ensure that the mandate of the Authority is attained.
Academic
Qualifications, Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate
should possess the following:
- Holder of a
Degree in the field of Engineering, Technology, Administration, Finance,
Technical or Industrial Education, from a recognized university,
- Possession of a
masters degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage,
- Have at least
fifteen (15) years working experience in a related field, five of which
shall be in matters relating to industrial training,
- Good
understanding of Government policies and regulations in regard to
Industrial Training; and
- Be a registered
member of a professional body in relevant field, where applicable;
- Must demonstrate
sound knowledge and understanding of good Corporate Governance principles;
- Must demonstrate
Strategic Planning skills and ability to design short term, medium term
and long-term plans;
- Must demonstrate
leadership abilities to manage physical, human, financial and other
resources;
- Must demonstrate
excellent communication and networking skills
- Must be
proficient in computer.
Interested applicants
should forward their application letters accompanied by copies of
The academic and
professional certificates, testimonials, an up-to-date curriculum vitae and a
copy of national identification card to the email address (chairman@nita.go.ke)
or send by registered mail to the postal address given below or deposit such
application to a marked box located on the first floor at the headquarters of
the Authority not later than Monday 15 July 2013.
All applications
should be addressed to;
The Chairman,
National Industrial Training Board (NITB),
Commercial Street opposite KEMSA, Industrial Area,
P.O Box 74494 - 00200,
Nairobi.
National Industrial Training Board (NITB),
Commercial Street opposite KEMSA, Industrial Area,
P.O Box 74494 - 00200,
Nairobi.
Email:
chairman@nita.go.ke
Website:
www.nita.go.ke
Applicants should give full details of their address including mobile telephone numbers as well as names and addresses of two referees.
Applicants should give full details of their address including mobile telephone numbers as well as names and addresses of two referees.
An attractive
remunerative package will be offered.
Any form of
canvassing will lead to automatic dis qualification
