Manager Industrial Training Research & Curriculum Development (Grade 3) at National Industrial Training Authority (NITA)

• The Manager Industrial Training Research & Curriculum Development will be reporting to the Director Industrial Training & Skills Development.

• Overseeing enhancement of collaboration between the institution and the industry in liaison Sector Training Committees;
• Managing and coordinate the functions of Sector Training Committees;
• Overseeing formulation of plans and development strategies for the research and curriculum development function;
• Advising the Authority on the Industrial Training curriculum needs of the industry;
• Managing Industrial Training curricula development, dissemination, implementation and evaluation;
• Overseeing development of print and electronic curriculum support materials;
• Initiate and conduct curriculum based research;
• Organizing and conduct in-service and orientation programmes for curriculum implementers;
• Developing and harmonize Industrial Training Curricula;
• Integrating labour market information into skills development;
• Overseeing the development of and review of policies, regulations and standards on research and curriculum development and;
• Establishing and maintaining the Department’s Quality Management System.

• 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 beautytherapy, 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.

• 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).

• 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:

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