Manager Industrial Training Standards & QA (Grade 3) Job NITA

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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.

How to Apply

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.