Job Description
Assistant Manager Industrial Training Centre (Grade 4)
NITA/HR&A/02/07/2022- 2 post
Reporting to Manager Industrial Training Centre, The job holder will be responsible for
undertaking research and consultancy in areas of specialization; carry out training
needs assessment for the industry; co-ordinate seminars and workshops; co-ordinate
and supervise examinations; promote liaison with relevant industry; co-ordination and
implementation of the Centre’s policies and objectives; coordination of repair and
maintenance of tools, equipment and physical facilities; implementation of curriculum,
students’ affairs; and coordinating training activities to ensure maximum utilization of
available resources
Job Description
The Assistant Manager Industrial Training Centre is responsible for the following;
i. Integrating labour market information in skills development through
skills training;
ii. Implementing industrial training programmes of the institution;
iii. Assessing industrial training for the formal and informal sector;
iv. Charging course, hostel fees, trade test centre fees and for any other goods
and services offered by the centre to grow revenue through enterprise
functions;
v. Serving as regional promoters for all NITA products and services;
vi. Implementing Centre’s policies and objectives;
vii. Implementing the Authority’s strategic plan;
viii. Undertaking training development that supports the industry at the Centre;
ix. Initiating curriculum development and review with respect to emerging
industry development trends;
x. Providing machines and general infrastructure that support training and
industrial skills upgrading;
xi. Undertaking activities concerning trainee admissions, provision of supplies
and support of welfare services;
xii. Maintaining the schemes of work, work/lesson plans, and assessment
evidence according to the set standards using curriculum approved by the
Kenya National Qualification Framework;
xiii. Mobilizing resource mobilization through partnerships to support
development projects for the Authority;
xiv. Establishing MOUs with stake holders and maintain good relationships
stakeholders through direct prospecting and marketing to the industry;
xv. Implementing the decisions of the Authority as guided by the Chief
Executive Officer;
xvi. Implementing NITA’s policies and plans governing the Centres in liaison
with the Director Industrial Skills Development and Director Registration
and Compliance and other relevant stakeholders in the region;
xvii. Assessing, monitoring, evaluation and reporting on industrial training
programme;
xviii. Managing all available resources prudently;
xix. Promoting industrial training schemes and activities across all regions on
the country;
xx. Implement the departmental Quality Management System and;
xxi. Identify, document and implement the departmental risk management plan.
Person Specifications
For appointment at this position, a candidate must have: -
i. A minimum period of ten (10) years in relevant work experience and at least
three (3) years in supervisory role in a position in the Public Service or Private
Sector;
ii. 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;
iii. 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;
iv. Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution;
v. Professional qualification and membership where applicable;
vi. Proficiency in computer applications;
vii. Good Communication skills;
viii. Demonstrated results in work performance and;
ix. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.