Manager Assessment and Certification Job at National Industrial Training Authority (NITA)

Manager Assessment and Certification (Grade 3) NITA/CS/8/09/2025
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The Manager Assessment and Certification will be reporting to the Director Industrial
Training & Skills Development.

Job Description
The Manager Assessment and Certification will be responsible for the following:
i. Administering assessment and certification issues;
ii. Setting and maintain industrial training assessment standards for formal,
informal and non-formal assessment including Recognition of Prior
Learning;
iii. Enhancing collaboration between the institution and the industry on
assessment;
iv. Formulating plans and development strategies on assessment and
certification;
v. Advising Authority on the industrial assessment needs of the industry;
vi. Confirming authenticity of certificates, equate certificates and harmonize
certificate of competence;
vii. Preparing industrial training assessment tools and instruments;
viii. Assessing industrial training, testing occupational skills and award
certificates including government trade tests;
ix. Initiating the development and review of policies, regulations and standards
on assessment and certification;
x. Monitoring and supervise assessment and certification activities;
xi. Establishing and maintain the Department’s Quality Management System.

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.