Manager Industrial Training Centre Job at National Industrial Training Authority (NITA)

Manager Industrial Training Centre (Grade 3) NITA/CS/3/09/2025 - 1
post
The Manager Industrial Training Center will be reporting to the Director General and will
be responsible for coordinating spearheading skills development, assess industrial skills,
assist in development of industrial training curricula, charge for goods and services
offered by the center and promote industrial training activities in the regions.

Job Description
The Manager Industrial Training Centre is responsible for the following:
i. Integrating labour market information in to 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 stakeholders and maintain good relationships through
direct prospecting and marketing to the industry;
xv. Implementing the decisions of the Authority as guided by the Director General;
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 and;
xix. Promoting industrial training schemes and activities across all regions and the
country.

Person Specifications
For appointment at this position, a candidate must have: -
i. 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;
ii. 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;
iii. 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;
iv. Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution;
v. Professional qualification and membership where applicable; and
vi. Proficiency in computer applications.