Principal TVET) Job Umma University Kajiado, Kenya
Minimum Requirements
- Academic Qualifications: Master’s degree in a relevant technical, vocational, or education-related field from a recognized institution.
- Professional Experience: At least 8 years’ experience in TVET or higher education, including management experience.
- Skills and Competencies: Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills. Knowledge of TVETA policies and competency-based education and training (CBET). Excellent communication, interpersonal, and report-writing skills.
Job Responsibilities
- Academic and Institutional Leadership: Provide overall leadership and management of the TVET institution. Ensure development, review, and delivery of competency-based curricula. Promote a learner-centered and industry-responsive training environment.
- Quality Assurance and Compliance: Ensure compliance with TVETA standards and other relevant regulatory requirements. Coordinate accreditation, audits, and continuous quality improvement processes. Uphold training, assessment, and certification standards.
- Industry Linkages and Partnerships: Establish and strengthen partnerships with industry, government, and training institutions. Promote industrial attachment, apprenticeship, and employability programmes.
- Administration and Resource Management: Manage human, financial, and physical resources efficiently. Oversee budgeting, procurement, and utilization of TVET facilities and equipment. Ensure effective governance, risk management, and internal controls.
- Staff and Student Management: Supervise staff performance, training, and professional development. Ensure learner welfare, discipline, safety, and support services.
- Strategic Planning and Reporting: Implement the TVET strategic and operational plans. Prepare and submit periodic reports to Management and Council
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