Manager Assessment & Certification (Grade 3) Job NITA

  • Nairobi
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
  • Apply easily
The Manager Assessment and Certification will be reporting to the Director Industrial Training & Skills Development.Job DescriptionThe Manager Assessment and Certification will be responsible for the following:
  • Administering assessment and certification issues;
  • Setting and maintain industrial training assessment standards for formal, informal and non-formal assessment including Recognition of Prior Learning;
  • Enhancing collaboration between the institution and the industry on assessment;
  • Formulating plans and development strategies on assessment and certification;
  • Advising Authority on the industrial assessment needs of the industry;
  • Confirming authenticity of certificates, equate certificates and harmonize certificate of competence;
  • Preparing industrial training assessment tools and instruments;
  • Assessing industrial training, testing occupational skills and award certificates including government trade tests;
  • Initiating the development and review of policies, regulations and standards on assessment and certification;
  • Monitoring and supervise assessment and certification activities;
  • Establishing and maintain the Department's Quality Management System.
Job SpecificationsFor 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 communicationtechnology, 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.
How to ApplyINTERESTED 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 ApplyInterested 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 ChairmanNational Industrial Training AuthorityCommercial Street, Industrial AreaP.O Box 74494 – 00200Nairobi.Applications can also be submitted online in a single file in pdf format to 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.1.Tired of sending out CV's and hearing nothing back? Our recruitment and CV expert team will craft a professional, keyword-optimized CV that gets noticed by employers and A.I. screening tools. Land the Job you deserve. Consult Our Recruitment Team today. Get Interviews in 60 Days - Guarantee Offer.2. Get Hired by Top Employers in Kenya For Free.3.Advance your Skills By Learning A New Skill. Get Certified. Earn A Higher Salary.Related Jobs: ,How I Got a Job Through C.S.SGet A Job FasterProfessional CV Review & Writing ServiceIs Your CV Getting You Interviews? Stop Missing Interviews! Get Interviews in 60 Days - Guaranteed Offer from Our HR Team.

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