Manager Industrial Training Standards and Quality Assurance Job at National Industrial Training Authority (NITA)

Manager Industrial Training Standards and Quality Assurance (Grade
3) 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:
i. Securing and ensuring improvement in the quality and efficiency of the
training of persons engaged in industry;
ii. Compiling data for trend analysis and reporting and developing programs
or action plans for implementation by the Authority;
iii. Preparing annual Quality Improvement Plans for Management review;
iv. Partnering with all departments to ensure efficient work flow, quality
programs and compliance in line with ISO procedures;
v. Advising the Authority on all quality assurance matters;
vi. Promoting quality conscious culture and performance improvement in the
Authority and industrial training actors;
vii. Formulating and implementing quality assurance programmes, objectives,
activities, procedures, guidelines and systems;
viii. Conducting periodic quality assurance audits and report to the
Management, Board and other interested parties;
ix. Monitoring implementation quality management system in line with ISO
standards, procedures, policy and guidelines;
x. Conducting performance appraisal of staff in line with approved
departmental work plans and Performance Contracting targets;
xi. Reviewing changes and suggestions in the improvement of governing
policies and procedures;
xii. Benchmarking for emerging Quality Assurance principles and best
practices;
xiii. Developing and implementing departmental work plans, budget and
procurement plan;
xiv. Formulating and implementing the departmental risk management plan;
xv. 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: -
i. 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;
ii. 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;
iii. 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;
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.